Welcome to the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network
We continue to make improvements to our website and are happy to announce that members can now build out profiles for their student, professional and organizational memberships. We hope this will aid in networking with your peers and colleagues.
We have also included an events calendar that is open to all members to populate with their events.
We have update our membership benefits as well! We encourage you to take a look around and let us know what you think!
Special Announcements
Membership Relief Program
To support our emergency management professionals we have introduced our Membership Relief Fund. The Membership Relief fund is designed to assist emergency managers in Canada who are facing financial hardship by covering part or all of their individual, annual membership fee. This program is only possible through donations to CRHNet, to make a donation to support this program please click here. To inquire about Membership Relief please contact info@crhnet.ca. Applications will be reviewed by CRHNet and distributed on a rolling basis as funding is available.
Complimentary Membership
As of October 1, 2024, the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is proud to share that we will be offering complimentary memberships to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit emergency managers. Current members of CRHNet who would like to renew your membership under this new initiative, please send an email to info@crhnet.ca. We do not require ID. Please note that complimentary membership must still be renewed annually.
Events
Latest News
CRHNet AGM Announcement
The CRHNet Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been confirmed for March 13th, 2025 at 5:30 pm MST over Zoom. Please keep an eye on the CRHNet calendar and website for
International Day of People with Disabilities
International Day of People with Disabilities “2024 Theme: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”. (United Nations, 2024, December 3). Many individuals
Update on Strategic Priorities for CRHNet
November 1, 2024 In the late spring of 2024, the CRHNet board came together to develop a new strategic plan for the organization. We want to thank Carly Benson for
Disability Employment Month
Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed every October to celebrate the inclusion and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities pursuing and securing employment or a career path. Jen McEachen, CHRNet’s Diversity,
Earthquake Preparedness Week
Drop! Cover! Hold On! In British Columbia, October 11 – 18 is “ShakeOut Week BC”! BUT, earthquakes can occur anywhere in Canada, big or small. Individuals with disabilities have an
Donate to CRHNet
Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2003 to promote and strengthen disaster risk reduction and emergency management in Canada. By donating to support CRHNet you are supporting our mission to create an environment for hazards research, education and emergency management practitioner communities to effectively share knowledge and innovative approaches that reduce disaster vulnerability.
Thank you for your support!
CRHNet is a non-profit organization; as such we do not have charitable organization status.
HazNet
In 2015, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2015-2030, set out four priority areas for action to reduce the impacts of disasters on mortality, communities, and the economy, and to strengthen disaster risk reduction:
- Understanding disaster risk
- Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
- Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
- Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
As we mark the halfway point of the Sendai Framework in 2023, this issue takes stock of the progress we have made so far. In truth, we found it hard to pull together an issue that would reflect the true current state. Perhaps it was due to burnout or the ongoing disruptions we are all facing post-pandemic, or perhaps it was due to the extremely complex topic of disaster risk, but one thing was not clear: no one seems to agree. With that in mind, we narrowed our focus to the first priority, to help create a common baseline – to understand disaster risk.
Our hope is that from this baseline, we can carry on the conversation to examine the other priorities. Just as David passed on the torch to the next generation, we need to carry on the conversation and address all priorities of the Sendai Framework.
So, let’s first understand disaster risk.
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This month’s Emerging Professional Spotlight is Zach Smith. Zach is a graduate student in the Master of Disaster and Emergency Management (MDEM) program at York University. He began his academic studies with an undergraduate degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership at Mount Royal University. During this time he discovered CRHNet while searching for future professional development opportunities. After completing his undergraduate degree, he spent two seasons as a wildland firefighter in Alberta.
Zach is the outgoing President of the Disaster & Emergency Management Student Association (DEMSA) at York. A highlight of Zach’s time as President was working directly with students, developing a functional exercise and promoting further experiential education on disaster management to fellow students. He has spent the past summer working for CAN-TF2 | Canada Task Force 2 and is now completing a practicum with the Calgary Emergency Management Agency focusing on community preparedness. He is also planning to conduct research on the whole-of-society approach to disaster management in Alberta before completing his studies.
After completing his Master’s degree, Zach plans to stay in Alberta to focus on interoperability and community engagement in disaster management. He looks forward to working with the various partners and phases of comprehensive emergency management in order to create a more resilient life for all Canadians.
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🎄 Spread the Spirit of Giving with CRHNET 🎄
As the holidays approach, we are reminded of the joy that comes from giving. This year, we invite you to share that spirit by supporting our Student Awards and Membership Relief Program.
Your donation—big or small—helps ensure continued access for our members who need it most and provides students with the recognition they deserve.
👉 How You Can Help:
Donate today: crhnet.ca/donations/crhnet-donation-form/
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Together, we can make a lasting impact and continue supporting the excellence and community that define our network.
Wishing you all a joyful and generous holiday season!
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Today, on Remembrance Day, The CRHNet takes a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by veterans who served with bravery and dedication. We honor those who defended our freedoms and acknowledge the legacy of courage and resilience they leave behind. Let us remember the profound impact of their service on our communities and commit to preserving their memory.
The video starts with Last Post at the 1 minute 20 second marker there is a 2 minute moment of silence. This is then followed by Reveille to close out the post.
The use of Last Post and Reveille is used to draw the symbolic association between the soldier's last duty of "sitting sentry" (death) and his "rising" above his mortal duties (reveille). You can read more about this music here. www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/remembran...
You can visit the books of Remembrance where over 118,00 Canadian lives have been commemorated in the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill here: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/books
A list of recent fallen Canadians can be found here: www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/recent-fallen-canadians.html
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial where you can search death records of servicemen who gave their lives in military service is here: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial
Merchant Navy War Dead Registry where you can search by name and/or vessel for seamen who died while serving in Canada's Merchant Marine is here: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/merchant-navy-war-dead-registry
Second World War death records are found here: www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/second-world-war/second-world-war-dead-1939-1947...
First World War Circumstances of Death Registerers: www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/mass-digitized-archives/circumstances-death-registers/Pages/circum...
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The Core Competency Working Group is thrilled to be able to offer this second survey, based on the themes from the first survey which was deployed earlier this year. The results from this survey, and subsequent planned focus groups, will help the project team refine their recommendations around a competency profile for Canadian practitioners. This survey will be open until December 31, 2024, at 23:59 MT. The results from this survey will be shared on the project page at www.crhnet.ca
Here is the link to the survey: forms.gle/QGNmacz9Lrf7J3y59
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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November 8th marks the 30th annual National Indigenous Veterans Day in Canada. CRHNet would like to honor and remember the significant contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans throughout Canada’s wartime history.
According to Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., more than 12,000 Indigenous veterans served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. Yet, when many Status Indigenous veterans returned home after the Second World War, they faced disenfranchisement and loss of status, with some losing their homes as a result.
Indigenous Veterans Day was first recognized in Manitoba in 1994. This recognition came in part because Indigenous veterans were only permitted to lay wreaths at the National War Memorial in 1995—fifty years after the Second World War.
As we thank all Indigenous veterans for their service to Canada, these historical truths are important to remember.
We would like to thank Walter MacDonald White Bear for granting permission to use his music in our post today. You can listen to his entire Walk Among The Stars album here: open.spotify.com/album/62Y4E7N1gASTFTMfglmOyN?si=M3FCc_yxRhKpGiFhPgHt_g
Learn more about contributions of Indigenous Veterans here, written by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. www.ictinc.ca/blog/14-facts-you-may-not-know-about-contributions-of-indigenous-veterans
They have an excellent article about Enfranchisement of Indigenous Peoples here: www.ictinc.ca/blog/indian-act-and-enfranchisement-of-indigenous-peoples
A snapshot of Indigenous Veterans by the Government of Canada can be found here: www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/history/historical-sheets/indigenous-veterans
Complimentary Membership:
As of October 1, 2024, the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is proud to share that we will be offering complimentary memberships to all First Nations, Métis and Inuit emergency managers.
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