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$1.5M Grant Funds Research on Wildfire Impact in First Nations

10/7/2025

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A $1.5 million grant funds research on the impact of wildfires and evacuations on First Nations and Métis communities in Canada.
Led by natawihowin First Nations Research Network and the University of Saskatchewan.
More than 40,000 residents were evacuated in Saskatchewan and Manitoba this summer, disrupting communities.
The study will provide timely data to policymakers to improve crisis support.

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A $1.5 million grant funds research on the impact of wildfires and evacuations on First Nations and Métis communities in Canada.
Led by natawihowin First Nations Research Network and the University of Saskatchewan.
More than 40,000 residents were evacuated in Saskatchewan and Manitoba this summer, disrupting communities.
The study will provide timely data to policymakers to improve crisis support.