The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 Interior Salish women are reclaiming fire — and protecting their homelands https://thenarwhal.ca/salish-women-reclaiming-fire/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:23:20 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=158240 In Canada’s hotspot for wildfires, First Nations women are challenging colonialism and patriarchy by leading wildfire projects and gatherings Santana Dreaver and Aaron Hemens On the ground B.C. climate adaptation Indigenous Rights solutions Wildfire Photo: Aaron Hemens / IndigiNews A woman wearing a work vest looks off into the distance in front of trees.