Learn how to build a purifier to improve indoor air quality during episodes of forest fire smoke.

Learn more about clean air sites open to people during episodes of forest fire smoke.

After wildfires, be cautious when checking damaged camps and cabins due to risks from unstable structures, sharp debris, and ash inhalation. 

Community immunity is when enough people are vaccinated so they indirectly shield and protect others.

There are many things to consider when you go home after a forest fire evacuation 

Influenza (flu) is a contagious lung disease caused by the influenza virus. This is a different virus than the one that causes COVID-19.

The flu (influenza) and COVID-19 are both contagious lung infections and lead to similar symptoms, but are caused by different viruses.

You can protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated.

A yearly flu vaccine (flu shot) is your best protection against the flu

Respecting our elders is the best way to learn about our Cree traditions. And show we care.

Switching to lead-free ammunition helps keep our families, environment, and meechum healthy.

Measles is a serious and highly contagious disease caused by a virus.

Damp, wet areas in the house can cause mould to grow inside your home which can cause health problems for your family.

Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that can enter your home. It is found naturally in some environments and communities in Eeyou Istchee.

Tips to prevent the spread of respiratory infections 

During an evacuation due to wildfires, ash, soot or smoke residue may have gotten inside of homes and buildings.

As wildfire burns through forests and grasslands, it produces dense smoke that can be a major source of toxic air pollutants.

Sage is one of our sacred medicines growing in Eeyou Istchee and other regions

Boil water advisories advise home users that they should bring their tap water to a rolling boil (big bubbles) for at least 1 minute.

Too often, big, dangerous wildfires are started because people are careless with cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials.