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In this episode of Northern Latitudes, host Bill Ault engages in a compelling conversation with Trina Moyles, an award-winning author, journalist, and creative producer whose work delves into rural communities and their connections to land, wildlife, food security, and climate change. Trina shares insights from her experiences as a wildfire lookout in Canada’s boreal forests and discusses her acclaimed books, including “Lookout: Love, Solitude, and Searching for Wildfire in the Boreal Forest” and “Women Who Dig: Farming, Feminism, and the Fight to Feed the World.”
About Trina Moyles: Trina Moyles is a Yukon-based author and journalist whose work explores the intricate relationships between rural communities and their environments. Her writing has been featured in publications such as The Globe and Mail, Alberta Views, and Canadian Geographic. In 2022, she was honored with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards’ Emerging Artist Award. Her forthcoming memoir, “Black Bear,” is slated for publication by Knopf Canada in 2025.
Featured Articles by Trina Moyles:
- “Grey Ghosts in the Smoke: How does a wildfire crisis threaten an already fragile species?” This article examines the impact of wildfires on woodland caribou populations and the challenges of conservation amidst increasing wildfire activity. The Narwhal
- “The King of Wapusk: Unpacking the Mystery of Grizzly Bears in the Hudson Bay Lowlands” Trina explores the presence of grizzly bears in the Hudson Bay Lowlands, shedding light on their behaviors and the ecological significance of their habitat. Trina Moyles
- “Bats of the Midnight Sun: Solving the Mystery of Myotis Lucifugus in Alaska” This piece delves into the study of little brown bats in Alaska, highlighting research efforts to understand their ecology and the challenges they face. Trina Moyles
Connect with Trina Moyles: To learn more about Trina’s work, visit her official website:
Join us for an enlightening discussion as Trina Moyles shares her perspectives on her life as a fire lookout, the politics of wildfires and how her life had changed since leaving the lookout world.