Science & Medicine

Good Fire

Matthew Kristoff

In this podcast we explore the concept of fire as a tool for ecological health and cultural empowerment by indigenous people around the globe. Good Fire is a term used to describe fire that...

Episodes

20 of 68 episodes

Season 3 | Special Live Episode | Good Fire Podcast

This episode of Good Fire was recorded in front of a live audience of 300 people at the Fire and Ice Symposium during the 2025 Banff Centre...

01:34:36Jan 17, 2026

Reigniting Relationships: Indigenous Fire Stewardship and Community Resilience

🔥 Reigniting Relationships: Indigenous Fire Stewardship and Community Resilience with Amy Cardinal Christianson, Alvin First Rider and Jord...

Jan 16, 2026

Season 3 | Episode 9 | Good Fire Podcast

In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, hosts Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff sit down with Elizabeth Azzuz and Margo Robbi...

01:34:36May 2, 2025

Fire In Our DNA with Elizabeth Azzuz and Margo Robbins

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment,...

May 1, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 8 | Good Fire Podcast

In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, hosts Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff sit down with Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtore...

01:10:15Apr 25, 2025

The Power of Fire and Memory with Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtoreille

The Power of Fire and Memory with Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtoreille Episode highlight In this episode, Lisa Shepherd and Paul Courtoreille...

Apr 24, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 7 | Good Fire Podcast

In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, hosts Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff sit down with Ryan Reed to talk about how the...

01:15:05Apr 18, 2025

Survivorship into Thrivorship with Ryan Reed

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment...

Apr 17, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 6 | Good Fire Podcast

In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, hosts Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff sit down with Rachael Cavanagh and Melinda Ad...

01:14:11Apr 11, 2025

Indigenous Wisdom in Climate Care with Rachael Cavanagh and Melinda Adams

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment...

Apr 10, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 5 | Good Fire Podcast

S‍eason 3 | Episode 4 | Good Fire Podcast Title: Accomplices: Special Episode with Alex Zahara In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, hos...

01:19:55Apr 3, 2025

Accomplices: Special Episode with Alex Zahara

Accomplices: Special Episode with Alex Zahara Episode highlight In this episode, Alex Zahara talks about how a non-Indigenous person can be...

Apr 3, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 4 | Good Fire Podcast

S‍eason 3 | Episode 4 | Good Fire Podcast Title: Existence Is Resistance with Tiffany Joseph In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, hosts...

01:12:48Mar 27, 2025

Existence Is Resistance with Tiffany Joseph

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment...

Mar 27, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 3 | Good Fire Podcast

S‍eason 3 | Episode 3 | Good Fire Podcast Title: The Social Dynamics of Fire Management with Vanessa Luna-Celino In this episode of the Good...

01:04:47Mar 20, 2025

The Social Dynamics of Fire Management with Vanessa Luna-Celino

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment...

Mar 20, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 2 | Good Fire Podcast

S‍eason 3 | Episode 2 | Good Fire Podcast Title: We Are Fire People with Jessica Angel In this episode of the Good Fire Podcast, Jessica Ang...

01:22:01Mar 13, 2025

We Are Fire People with Jessica Angel

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment...

Mar 13, 2025

Season 3 | Episode 1 | Good Fire Podcast

S‍eason 3 | Episode 1 | Good Fire Podcast Title: Healing Trauma Through Burning with Vikki Preston and Monique Wynecoop In this podcast, Vik...

01:10:12Mar 6, 2025

Healing Trauma Through Burning with Vikki Preston and Monique Wynecoop

Good Fire Podcast by Amy Cardinal Christianson and Matthew Kristoff Stories of Indigenous fire stewardship, cultural and social empowerment...

Mar 6, 2025