Extreme Temperature Project

The Haisla Nation and District of Kitimat are partnering on a project to better understand and plan for extreme heat and extreme cold weather events.

This Project is a collaboration between the District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation, to continue increase preparedness and ability to manage emergency events in the region, as well as the impacts of a changing climate. The Project will create plans to help address and reduce the potential impacts on the communities.

Project Outcomes

• Extreme Temperature Response Plan – A detailed plan so relevant partners and organizations can better respond if/when extreme temperature weather happens.

• Public awareness/education materials – Materials will be created and shared with the communities so everyone knows how to prepare for extreme temperature weather events.

Project Timeline

• The Project began in November 2023 and is due to finish in June 2024

How you can help

The Haisla Nation and District of Kitimat are hosting an Open House to gather knowledge and insights from the community, and we would love you to attend.

What to expect at the event:

• Learn about the Extreme Temperature Project.
• Connect with Subject Matter Experts for Project-related queries.
• Participate in community mapping activities to identify important assets and potential areas of risk.

How your knowledge and insights will shape the Project:

• Providing valuable information that may not be available from other sources.
• Increase accuracy and relevance to the outcomes of the Project.
• Ensuring any response plans or awareness information are tailored and culturally appropriate to both communities.

Your input is crucial in making the Project truly representative and effective.

So please come along!

Location: Kitamaat Village Council Administrative Building, 500 Gitksan Ave, Kitamaat Village, BC V8C 1X2

Date: 27 February 2024

Time: 4:30PM – 6:30PM

Light refreshments will be provided.

We hope to see you there!