Fire: An Interfaith Exchange (Elemental Climate Conversations)

Responding to the climate crisis requires new forms of imagination, particularly in a time of increased drought and wildfires, especially in Southern California. In this third event in a series featuring the four elements (Water, Air, Fire, and Earth), please join us for an interfaith exploration of fire with a focus on Indigenous approaches to fire stewardship. Learn about wildfire prevention and recovery. Join together in collective learning and healing, and find out what you can do to make a difference.

Program will include:

Interfaith Candle Lighting
Rabbi-Cantor Marcia Tilchin, Founder, Jewish Collaborative of Orange County

Cultural Burning and Tribal Fire Management
Henry Najera, Cultural Outreach Coordinator, La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians

Wildfire Prevention and Land Conservation
Madison Killebrew, Fire Prevention & Management Program Manager, Irvine Ranch Conservancy

Native Stewardship and Plant Recovery after Wildfire
Karagan Smith, PhD Student, Cleland Lab at UC San Diego

Musical Interlude: “Who By Fire?”
Musician Jason Feddy performs a song by Leonard Cohen

Interfaith Fire Memorial Service
A memorial service for all affected by the fires around Los Angeles

Refreshments to follow.