Out of the ashes: how California is learning lessons from the past on controlling wildfires

The Fowler Museum's planned opening of the Fire Kinship exhibition was abruptly delayed due to the Palisades fire. This exhibition, aimed at promoting Indigenous fire management practices for ecosystem restoration, ironically coincided with a wildfire that threatened the university. Additionally, community leaders in Los Angeles are advocating for integrating traditional ecological knowledge in fire prevention and recovery strategies in response to devastating fires, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with Indigenous communities to manage fire risks more effectively.

The irony of the Fowler exhibition, which advocates for planned burns, is highlighted by the rapid spread of the Palisades fire that delayed its opening.

After the Palisades and Eaton fires, cultural leaders in LA are amplifying Indigenous voices, urging policymakers to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into fire recovery plans.

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