Will Garrett-Petts (he/him)

Wildfires shape our landscapes, our stories, and our communities. Join us for HOT TOPIC OPEN HOUSE at the Kamloops Museum and Archives on Friday, September 5, from 4:30 to 6 PM for an evening of conversation, connection, and cultural. KamloopsMuseum.ca

We are preparing the exhibition and mapping lab space now, looking forward to welcoming visitors starting on Tuesday, July 8th, at 10am, 3rd floor, Kamloops Museum & Archives. Drop in, draw a map, and learn about the FireSmart program.

Opening next week at the Kamloops Museum & Archives: An Exhibition and Community Mapping Lab (with support from the Wawanesa Insurance Wildfire Community Resilience Fund)

On June 5th, artists Keith Langergraber and Donald Lawrence came together at the KAG to talk about their similar interest in the natural world and artistic journeys to make ambitious site-specific projects. Jonathon Fulton recorded the conversation. youtu.be/VDlvN1lYn8Y?si…

Knowledge Network series just released. Available to watch here free: knowledge.ca/program/wildfi…

Student research begins with good mentoring.

Keep up with News & Events from the Community & Cultural Mapping Research Group (a research collective based at TRU, but with national and international partners) culturalmapping.trubox.ca/news-events/

Trump = “Realpolitik (/reɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ ray-AHL-po-lih-teek); to be well practiced in conducting business [or political policies] based primarily on considerations of circumstances, rather than strictly following ideological, moral, or ethical premises.” newsweek.com/1600-trumps-ha…

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We are excited to welcome back Dr. Airini to TRU as our next president and vice-chancellor. She returns to campus on July 1, taking the helm from Brett Fairbairn. Airini is known for her work on student success and equity. She was dean of TRU’s Faculty of Education and Social Work from 2014 to 2021. We look forward to her guiding the university's vision in the years to come. We are excited to welcome back Dr. Airini to TRU as the university’s next president and vice-chancellor. She returns to campus on July 1, when she takes the helm from Brett Fairbairn.

TRU is pleased to announce another boost to the growing breadth of work underway with TRU Wildfire. Dr. Will Garrett-Petts and Dr. Cheryl Gladu will lead new research on community resilience to wildfire thanks to a generous donation from Wawanesa Insurance. inside.tru.ca/2025/04/15/waw…

Rick Mercer’s Report (from an earlier time) is merciless in its treatment of Pierre Poilievre, branding him as a career politician. Always fun to look back. Helps provide context for the present moment? youtu.be/gnmgL5CZqfs?si…

Pleased to share news of our recently-funded research project on the impact of wildfires on community preparedness and resilience. We are working with an outstanding university team and Kamloops-based community research partners. inside.tru.ca/2025/04/15/waw…