When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 12 – 1 pm
Where: Forest Sciences Centre 4001
Dr. William Nikolakis will share the legal and policy context for bringing good fire – or low intensity fire – back to landscapes in British Columbia. Low intensity fires that are deliberately lit in cooler months, can reduce fuels on landscapes in the summer months – potentially mitigating the intensity and severity of summer wildfires.  The focus of this seminar will be on Indigenous fire stewardship (IFS), a form of good fire, which is being revitalized in places across the province. The goal of this seminar is to bring insight to how the legal and policy context interacts with IFS –  and to illustrate the consequences from different arrangements. Nikolakis is an assistant professor of Indigenous Land and Natural Resources Governance. This event is open to all and will be held in person only.