A 'Crisis Communication Gap’ Threatens Indigenous Peoples

As disasters worsen, Indigenous peoples threatened by a ‘crisis communication gap’

This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance.

A 'crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples

This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In April, when an out-of-control wildfire threatened the remote Xeni Gwet’in First Nation in western Canada, local governments issued evacuation alerts. The blaze quickly spread to 618 acres before being extinguished a few days later, and people were allowed to return home.  Although the nearly 500 residents of Xeni Gwet’in were relieved, the crisis provided a reminder of what many In…

As disasters worsen, a ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples

Illustration by Carrie Johnson/Grist, photos courtesy Dionne Phillips and Getty Images This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In April, after an out-of-control wildfire threatened the remote Xeni Gwet’in First Nation in “B.C.,” local governments issued evacuation alerts.  The fire quickly spread to 250 hectares, before being extinguished a few days later, and the evacuation alert was rescinded.  Although Xeni Gwet’in’s nea…

A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens Indigenous peoples

This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. In April, when an out-of-control wildfire threatened the remote Xeni Gwet'in First Nation in western Canada, local governments issued evacuation alerts. The blaze quickly spread to 618 acres before being extinguished a few days later, and people were allowed to return home. Although the nearly 500 residents of Xeni Gwet'in were relieved, the crisis provided a reminder of what many Ind…