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AZWI Tribal liaison: Stories from the field

AZWI Tribal liaison: Stories from the field

azwildfireusrMay 14, 20243 min read

In this week’s update on our work with Tribes on wildfire, climate, and forestry, we share some of our Tribal Liaison’s recent engagement work.  A major aspect of our Tribal Liaison’s role is to build genuine, long-term relationships with Indigenous students, professionals, organizations, and Nations. This has led them to travel to many conferences, workshops, federal agency offices and high schools. They have made connections in California, Arizona, and New…

Job and Internship Opportunities: AZWI’s Bi-weekly Roundup!

Job and Internship Opportunities: AZWI’s Bi-weekly Roundup!

azwildfireusrMay 14, 20242 min read

There are a lot of exciting opportunities for folks who are interested in jobs in forestry and wildland fire. Don’t wait—the jobs highlighted today have application deadlines coming soon! The Forest Stewards Guild is hiring a Fireshed Coordinator Based out…

AZWI Work on Indigenous Forestry, Fire, and Climate

AZWI Work on Indigenous Forestry, Fire, and Climate

azwildfireusrMay 7, 20242 min read

The Arizona Wildfire Initiative welcomed our Forestry, Fire and Climate Tribal Liaison Community Program Coordinator, Senior (Tribal Liaison), Callum Cintron (They/Them), in October 2023. Their role is to support Indigenous students, organizations, professionals and Nations in Arizona as well as…

Job and Internship Opportunities: AZWI’s Bi-weekly Roundup!

Job and Internship Opportunities: AZWI’s Bi-weekly Roundup!

azwildfireusrApr 30, 20243 min read

There are a lot of exciting opportunities for folks who are interested in jobs in forestry and wildland fire. Don’t wait—the jobs highlighted today have application deadlines coming soon! USFS is hiring three Fire Ecology Positions: A technician, a field…

Field Day for Women in Wildland Fire!

Field Day for Women in Wildland Fire!

azwildfireusrApr 23, 20242 min read

On Saturday our Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Manager, Lauren Orme, headed out to the forest to join the Coconino County Forest Service district office as they hosted a field training for Women in Wildland Fire.   The cohort consisted of women…