Métis approaches to response, recovery, and resiliency

Join us for this Sharing Circle with Bryan Fayant to learn about Métis approaches to disaster response, recovery, and long-term resilience building through community development following the Fort McMurray fire and recent flood events.

Bryan Fayant, Disaster & Recovery Strategist

Bryan is originally from the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement. He was raised Métis by his Mushoom/grandfather John McLean. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, through Blue Quills College and University of Alberta. He spent years in the alcohol and drug field, social services, economic development, the political arena, community development and environmental policymaking.

Today he works as the Wildfire Disaster Strategist, with strong emphasis focusing on Recovery and Emergency Preparedness. Lately he has been called upon by his family and the community to begin taking a more active role as an Elder in training.