Join wildfire researchers, fire agencies and community partners from across Canada virtually for the inaugural gathering of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC). The program is packed with lightning talks, workshops and networking designed to deepen knowledge and build connections.
Event: Building Foundational Knowledge Gathering
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Thursday, Oct. 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Virtual (in-person participation is full)
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This conference brings together participants who are advancing wildfire science, communications and resilience planning for presentations, workshops and networking sessions designed to highlight current research projects.
Research project leads will deliver rapid‑fire presentations on topics such as climate‑adaptive forestry, LiDAR‑based fuels mapping, collaborative living labs, Indigenous guardianship initiatives and tools for cloud‑based wildfire risk assessment. Later talks will examine post‑fire analysis frameworks, proactive risk‑mitigation strategies and ways to weave Indigenous values with modern technologies. Other presentations will highlight wildfire risk governance in fragmented landscapes, northern community resilience and fire safety in Indigenous communities, illustrating how research is being mobilized across disciplines and regions.
Facilitated workshops will explore themes — human dimensions, policy and practice, Indigenous fire stewardship, biodiversity and ecosystem health, adaptive forest management and training and capacity building.
Virtual participation is unlimited, making it possible for anyone in Canada with an interest in wildfire resilience to join.
The WRCC operates as a national virtual network, and TRU Wildfire, in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), is a founding partner and one of five board members. Hosting the inaugural gathering reinforces the university’s growing role in wildfire research and resilience work. TRU also sees the event as an opportunity to showcase its expertise and position Kamloops as a hub for wildfire knowledge and collaboration.
For more information on the WRCC and the Building Foundational Knowledge Gathering, visit wrcc-crffc.com.
