Informational webinar for Métis community members about extreme heat preparedness and response in British Columbia, Canada.
The webinar is part of an ongoing Disaster Mangement series and was originally recorded May 2024. These webinars were organized in partnership with BC’s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR).
The Elder Prayer is not included in this recording due to technical difficulties. Maarsii to Marlene Beattie for providing a prayer for each webinar.
The cultural activity is not included in the recording for privacy reasons.
Timestamps for Video
Introduction: 00:00- 01:20
Agenda & Housekeeping: 1:121-2:40
Upcoming Webinars: 2:41 - 3:12
Information about MNBC’s Website Banner during Emergencies: 3:13 - 5:14
First Speaker Amy Lubik, Climate Change and Planetary Health Lead for Fraser Health Population and Public Health: 5:15 - 27:03
Q&A with Amy & Community: 27:04 - 37:33
Second Speaker Magdalena (Magda) Szpala, Director of Sustainability and Resilience, BC Housing: 37:34 - 53:23
Q&A with Magda & Community: 53:24 - 56:40
Third Speaker, Lisa Slager, Senior Policy Analyst at EMCR, Disaster Risk Management Division: 56:41 - 1:06:12
Closing, including MNBC Resources & upcoming webinars: 1:06:13 - 1:07:43