Join the Center for the American West and The Pulitzer Center for a panel discussion on Native firefighting legacy, shared skills across tribal lines, and how it can aid as we Look ahead to a volatile 2026 fire season. 

Featuring: 

• Aaron Baldwin (Director, Office of Tribal Trust, United States Wildland Fire Service) 
• Darrell Cruz (Washoe; former Tribal Historic Preservation Officer) 
• Tamara Randall (BIA Pine Ridge Agency Fire Management Officer) 

Moderated by Ben Cathey (Pulitzer Center grantee & Scripp Fellow, Center for Environmental Journalism, CU Boulder)