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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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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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.](https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/470175729_932076542354216_6920457125520258743_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=kP0S0foVFh0Q7kNvgGA0Px5&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=AkOfqHGyS5-XqkvkEU5RggG&oh=00_AYD2Qj6XR5lXaC__Csc83mxyLa835h-K3iOZKVy_VzEs-A&oe=67618B9A)
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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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🎄 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: https://crhnet.ca/donations/crhnet-donation-form/
Share this post to inspire others
Together, we can make a lasting impact and continue supporting the excellence and community that define our network.
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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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