Chowéthel First Nation – Emergency Preparedness

Credit: StoloMeansBusiness

In this video, Chief Norman Florence of Chowéthel First Nation shares his perspective on the importance of emergency preparedness from a leadership and community-focused lens. Chief Florence speaks to the need for proactive planning, communication, and community-wide awareness in the face of increasing environmental risks such as floods and wildfires.

Stó:lō Community Futures (SCF) proudly supports Indigenous entrepreneurship by sharing real stories from real business owners making a difference.

A special thank you to Dianne Garner who was SCF’s Emergency Business Advisor and to Bear Image Productions for producing this video and helping us bring these important stories to life.

This video was made possible thanks to funding from Province of British Columbia-Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation; as well as Indigenous Business Development Services.