CRHNet Objectives
The primary objectives of the CRHNet are to:
- Initiate the development of a Canadian inter-disciplinary and cross-sectoral network of researchers, academics and practitioners to enhance understanding of emergency management in all dimensions and help build Canadian capacity to deal effectively with threats and consequences from all hazards.
- Create a Canadian annual forum for dialogue focusing on disaster risk reduction and facilitate policy formulation and adoption of best practices in Canada.
- Provide a Canadian venue to learn from the experiences of other countries by inviting internationally reputed scholars, practitioners, and participants to the Symposium and to share Canadian experience and efforts in disaster reduction.
Vision
CRHNet envisions a disaster and climate resilient Canada.
Mission
CRHNet brings together the disaster risk management community to increase resiliency through the transfer of knowledge, the building of relationships, and the exchange of best practices.
Values
Collaboration, Innovation, Inspiration, Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Transparency
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The Emerging Professionals (EP) Committee is very excited to announce an upcoming Workshop, Communicating with the Deaf in Emergency Situations! This 9-hour (3 session) course is being offered in partnership with Humber College Continuous Professional Learning.
Wednesdays, June 5, 12, and 19
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Classes take place via Zoom
This 9-hour (3 evenings) Workshop will introduce participants to strategies and techniques for effective communication with the Deaf in emergency situations. Participants will learn the ASL alphabet, basic sign language and communication strategies to be able to calm, reassure, assess and obtain contact and other necessary information. You will also learn about Deaf Culture in order to have a better understanding of how to communicate with individuals in the Deaf community.
Please visit our events page at crhnet.ca/events for more information, and to sign up.
The next event in the NAIT Disaster and Emergency Management Speaker Series is coming up this Wednesday, April 10! NAIT's own Randy Smith will be on hand to discuss all things crisis communications as well as answer questions.
Send our EP Committee an email at EP@crhnet.ca to sign up!
Our graphics aren't available this morning, but we wanted to remind you that the next event in our EP Committee's mental wellness series is tonight! Guest speaker John Bignell will join us to talk about mental health and resilience for those exposed to frequent , negative stress.
Please visit crhnet.ca/events to sign up!
Our EP Committee's event "Introduction to the Intersection of Emergency Management and Healthcare" is taking place this afternoon at 3pm ET, and there's still time to sign up!
Please visit crhnet.ca/events for more information on this and other upcoming professional development opportunities.
We hope to see you there!Our EP Committee's next professional development opportunity is coming up next Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 pm ET. Guest speaker Andrew Moull will join us on Zoom for an "Introduction to the Intersection of Emergency Management and Healthcare."
Andrew is an Emergency and Disaster Manager at Hamilton Health Sciences and Professor at York University, and we're very excited to have him on hand to present this event introducing attendees to the intersection of DEM and the healthcare industry in Canada.
Please visit crhnet.ca/events for more details and to sign up.
We hope to see you there!
Our EP Committee's next professional development opportunity is coming up next Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 pm ET. Guest speaker Andrew Moull will join us on Zoom for an "Introduction to the Intersection of Emergency Management and Healthcare."
Andrew is an Emergency and Disaster Manager at Hamilton Health Sciences and Professor at York University, and we're very excited to have him on hand to present this event introducing attendees to the intersection of DEM and the healthcare industry in Canada.
Please visit crhnet.ca/events for more details and to sign up.
We hope to see you there!
