Eagle Flight Network

08/17/2026

“Advancing Canadian Wildfire Technology Through Onboard Processing and On-the-Ground Collaboration”

Proud to have contributed to a new research paper focused on advancing Canadian wildfire technology through the integration of artificial intelligence, satellite systems, and Indigenous collaboration.

The research examines how machine learning can be deployed directly onboard satellites to detect wildfire activity sooner—reducing the time between observation, detection, and actionable intelligence.

By combining space-based technology, operational wildfire expertise, and meaningful Indigenous community engagement, this work aims to strengthen early-warning capabilities and support better decisions for communities, emergency managers, and wildfire agencies.

Eagle Flight Network’s contribution focused on helping ensure that technology development remains grounded in real community needs, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, stewardship, data sovereignty, and Indigenous participation throughout the innovation process.

As wildfire seasons continue to intensify across Canada and around the world, the most effective solutions will be those that connect advanced technologies in space with the knowledge, infrastructure, and people on the ground.

I’m proud to see EFN contributing to that connection—and helping shape a more responsive, inclusive, and sovereign approach to wildfire intelligence.

Thank you Mission Control for this opportunity!

08/04/2026

Let’s build some satellites! Let’s own the full stack. The full operation from Satellites to the Ground Segment! Send me a message if you’re interested!

08/04/2026

Exciting times for the Canadian Space Industry and for EFN!

Mission Control posted a video on LinkedIn

08/04/2026

Lunar opportunities!

Canada is stepping up to play an important role in the goal to return humans to the moon. In fact, Canadian tech is already there.

07/21/2026

Ewan Reid, Mission Control. Gives a shout out to Eagle Flight Network for our participation in the Lunar Utility Vehicle mission! Artemis moon landings development/missions. I am extremely grateful for this historic opportunity! (Around the 11 min mark)

Ewan is the Founder & CEO of Mission Control. Prior to founding Mis...

07/18/2026

Imagery from satellites. 🛰️
This is the first step in detection!

07/18/2026

WildfireSat. Definitely needed!

WildFireSat is planned for launch in 2029 as a five-year Canadian mission dedicated to monitoring active wildfires from orbit.

The federal government has committed $169.9 million to the project through Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Space Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Its distinction lies in being a purpose-built, government-owned satellite system designed around the operational needs of wildfire managers.

WildFireSat is expected to scan active fires across Canada daily and measure their energy output, helping agencies judge which fires are growing most aggressively.

The same observations could strengthen smoke forecasts, air-quality warnings and situational awareness in remote regions where ground monitoring is sparse.

A satellite cannot extinguish a fire.

Its value comes from helping people decide where scarce crews, aircraft and evacuation resources should go first.



(Source: Canadian Space Agency, Natural Resources Canada)

07/18/2026

Wildfire update:

More than 50 First Nations communities have been affected or threatened during Canada’s 2026 wildfire season as thousands of Indigenous residents continue to face evacuations.

According to Indigenous Services Canada, 16 First Nations are currently directly affected by active wildland fires. Since the 2026 wildfire season intensified, more than 52 First Nations communities have been affected or threatened by wildfires. The latest operational update also reports that 13 First Nations remain under evacuation orders, with 2,182 residents still displaced. Since April, 56 eligible First Nations have been affected by 58 wildfires, resulting in more than 5,300 evacuations.

The impacts stretch across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, where numerous First Nations continue to face mandatory evacuations, emergency alerts, and hazardous wildfire smoke. Communities including Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, Whitesand First Nation, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Gull Bay First Nation, and Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation are among those affected, while Indigenous communities in the Great Lakes region continue to experience dangerous air quality from wildfire smoke.

The broader wildfire emergency continues to intensify. Federal officials have warned that wildfire danger remains elevated across much of northern Canada, while Ontario has requested federal assistance as fires continue to spread through remote regions. Reuters has reported that more than 850 wildfires remain active across Canada, with many burning out of control.

Indigenous communities continue to be disproportionately affected. Although First Nations people represent approximately 5% of Canada’s population, According to federal reporting and emergency management data, First Nations communities account for an estimated 42% of wildfire-related evacuations , in largely because many communities are located in remote, heavily forested areas with limited transportation routes and emergency infrastructure.

In response, the Government of Canada is expanding support for Indigenous-led wildfire preparedness, including investments in wildfire training, emergency planning, and local response capacity with Indigenous partners such as the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and Chipewyan Prairie First Nation.

As communities continue to recover, many families remain away from their homes while leaders work to protect lives, rebuild infrastructure, and strengthen resilience for future wildfire seasons.

What long-term solutions could help better protect First Nations from future wildfires? 🪶



Sources:
• Indigenous Services Canada — Emergency Management Updates
• Public Safety Canada — 2026 Wildfire Season: July Update
• Government of Canada — Wildfire Preparedness and Outlook
• Reuters — Ontario asks for federal support for wildfire evacuations as smoke spreads
Reuters — Wildfires give North American cities the worst air quality on Earth

07/17/2026

Wildfire devastation. If there’s anything EFN can do please let us know. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.

07/06/2026

TKMS-Germany 🇩🇪 to build the submarine’s for Canada 🇨🇦!