Knowledge Exchange
We look forward to growing this section of the website with valuable information that may be helpful to you and facilitate knowledge sharing. We will be bringing over some of the content from the previous site from the library in the months to come. In the meantime, here are some links you may find useful
These 14 videos provide Canadian Indigenous disaster evacuees with an opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge with a broad, international audience. Every year hundreds of Indigenous people are evacuated from their homes and some remain displaced for months or even years. Indigenous evacuees have important stories to share about this largely invisible situation. Through the videos, participants explain in their own words the short and long-term impacts from evacuations, highlight how pre-existing strengths and challenges influenced their capacities to cope with the evacuation, and outline their thoughts on important insights and lessons gained. These videos capture perspectives from four communities: Lytton First Nation/Kanaka Bar Band, BC; Cormorant Island, BC; Long Plain First Nation, MB; and Eskasoni First Nation, NS.
Acknowledgements:
Thank you to the community members who generously shared their stories and wisdom and made this project possible.
Cormorant Island, BC: Shannon Alfred
Lytton First Nation/Kanaka Bar Band, BC: Christine Brown, Jennifer Brown, Jim Brown, Trevor Robinson and Merika Sam
Long Plain First Nation, MB: Eunice and Clemance Assiniboine, Linda Bunn, Trudy Hobson, Liz Merrick and Kathryn Myran
Eskasoni First Nation, NS: Irene Knockwood, Darlene Marshall and Peter Stevenson
We also encourage you to review the following PDFs:
From Displacement to Hope A Guide Final Version March 2017
Please note: We will be updating this content in the coming days with additional content for each video. Please check back soon.
Thematic Videos
- Preparedness,
- Evacuations,
- Traditional Food,
- Children and Families,
- Knowledge and Healing and
- Strength and Resilience.
Check out the latest opportunities in Emergency and Disaster Management and more!
Created in 2003 to ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians.
Our mandate is to keep Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime and terrorism.
Our mission is to build a safe and resilient Canada.
Our vision is to, through outstanding leadership, achieve a safe and secure Canada and strong and resilient communities.
UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring and sharing what works in reducing existing risk and preventing the creation of new risk.
Provincial and territorial emergency management organizations (EMOs) are a good source of information about how to prepare for emergencies in your region. EMO’s activities include planning and research, training, response operations and the administration and delivery of disaster financial assistance programs. EMOs are most familiar with the natural hazards and other risks of your region. Learn more from the EMO in your province or territory.
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There's still time to apply to join the 2024-25 Emerging Professionals Committee! If you're a student or recent graduate/emerging professional in emergency management or a related field and interested in connecting with like-minded individuals and working on some pretty cool projects, this opportunity is for you.
This year committee members have organized professional development events, published a newsletter, developed and delivered an employment survey, and worked on communications and social media. And that's just to name a few things!
Interested folks can apply via our Google form at: forms.gle/PJc4E3vMcGedCXaD6.
Interviews will take place in July and the 2024-25 committee term will start in August.
Don't miss out - recruitment runs until June 30, 2024!
🪶🌈 Happy Pride & Indigenous History Month! 🌈🪶
First Nations Emergency Services Society of BC (FNESS) is hosting a special webinar on on June 10, 2024, at 2 P.M. PST. Make sure to add "2-Spirit & Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Webinar: A Path Forward in Emergency Management & Response" to your calendar!
Featuring speakers:
Jessica Angel: Empowering Indigenous women and trans people in cultural fire practices.
Attila Nelson: Bringing Indigenous perspectives to wildfire management.
Everyone is welcome! Please visit our events page at crhnet.ca/events for the the zoom link and login details.
Applications are now open for the 2024-25 Emerging Professionals Committee! If you're a student or recent graduate/emerging professional in emergency management or a related field and interested in connecting with like-minded individuals and working on some pretty cool projects, this opportunity is for you. This year committee members have organized professional development events, published a newsletter, developed and delivered an employment survey, and worked on communications and social media, just to name a few things!
Interested folks can apply via our Google form at: forms.gle/PJc4E3vMcGedCXaD6. Interviews will take place in July and the 2024-25 committee term will start in August.
Don't miss out - recruitment runs until June 30, 2024!
We've got exciting news - the registration deadline for the EP Committee's upcoming ASL workshop series has been extended to Monday, June 3, 2024! You really don't want to miss out on this one, presented in collaboration 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 three-part course 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. Everyone who completes the course will receive a certificate of participation.
Please visit our events page at crhnet.ca/events for more information, an#crhnetg#crhnetemergingprofessionalsn#demf#emergencymanagementg#ASLM#professionaldevelopmentonalDevelopment
There's still time to sign up for our EP Committee's upcoming professional development series - Communicating with the Deaf in Emergency Situations! This 9-hour (3 session) course is being offered in partnership with Humber College Continuous Professional Learning. Registration is open until the end of the day tomorrow, May 28, 2024!
Wednesdays, June 5, 12, and 19
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Classes take place via Zoom
This 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.
