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The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley

The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley

FromThe Multi-Hazards Podcast


The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley

FromThe Multi-Hazards Podcast

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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Saving the lives of First Nations and settlers alike, protecting communities at the top of his list, Fire Chief Wilbert Wesley works tirelessly in Mattagami First Nation and throughout Ontario, Canada and beyond in Disaster Management.  Check out this inspiring new Multi-Hazards podcast episode now out: The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E02). With Study Guide! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/the-cutting-edge-first-nations-emergency-management-interview-with-wilbert-wesley Wilbert Wesley Bio He is the Fire Chief at Mattagami First Nation. He has invested 17 years in the Emergency Management field, along with 20 years in the Fire Services and the last 14 years as a Disaster Management Educator. He is very passionate when it comes to education and training, as well as improving the well-being of the community members he works with. He is committed to the safety of these communities when it comes to Emergency Services / Management / Fire Services. Fire Chief Wilbert Wesley states on his LinkedIn that "it's been and honour and privilege to serve and to be of service."
Released:
Jul 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (92)

Multi-Hazards . . . all about protecting communities. Climate change, extreme weather, (un)natural disasters, pandemics, systemic racism, neocolonialism, neoliberalism, poisonous political trends, etc. These pose a threat to human societies and the natural world. This is a podcast about disasters suffered or averted, with issues facing experts in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, anti-racism and many other important topics. It's for anyone interested in protecting your communities, families, your livelihoods or businesses, especially those suffering from this global system that makes many people even more vulnerable. Tune in as we seek solutions to potential risks and also the domino or cascading effects when they overlap and slam into each other. With many, many wonderful, knowledgeable guests and host, Vin Nelsen . . .