First Nations traditional wisdom at the heart of FNHA approach to drought resilience – FNHA
June 5, 2025
A message from Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi, FNHA Medical Officer, Environmental Health, Office of the Chief Medical Officer; and Samson Wong, FNHA Senior Manager, Environmental Public Health Services & Public Health Response
Climate change and droughts are major environmental problems worldwide, including in British Columbia (BC). As of 2025, over 85 per cent of the lands in BC have experienced extreme drought.
World Environment Day, June 5, is a good time to talk about drought, and how First Nations communities in BC are taking the lead in tackling these challenges,
First Nations communities across BC are using strategies that blend traditional knowledge and Western approaches. These strategies are community-driven and Nation-based, providing First Nations with the tools they need to develop their own drought resilience planning.
