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Statement on Closure of CRHNet EP Discord Server

CRHNet Admin May 28, 2025

The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) has made the decision to close the Emerging Professionals (EP) Discord Server, effective April 30, 2025. Thank you for your engagement over the past three years. We are actively exploring possible options to create a CRHNet community space that will prioritize the accessibility,

Event Partnership Announcement: DisasterForum 2025

CRHNet Admin April 15, 2025

The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is pleased to announce a new partnership with DisasterForum 2025 for their upcoming event. DisasterForum is taking place on October 28-30, 2025, in Kananaskis Village, Alberta. Over two and a half days, attendees will network and learn through speakers, workshops and more – with the

Event Partnership Announcement: Building Linkages

CRHNet Admin April 15, 2025

The Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) is pleased to support Building Linkages 2025 for their upcoming event. The Building Linkages in Emergency Management Symposium is taking place on June 3-4, 2025, in Niagara, Ontario. Building Linkages in Emergency Management is an event that brings together emergency management professionals, first responders &

2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Jodi Manz-Henezi March 13, 2025

[Image Description: A maple leaf with dark red, and coral coloured sections, representing the thirteen provinces and territories. Text reads CRHNet Canadian Risk & Hazards Network Le reseau canadien des risques et dangers] 2026 CRHNet Annual General Meeting Mission: To bring together the disaster risk management community to increase resiliency

Emergency Management Exemplary Service Awards – Congratulations to Nathan and Sarah!

CRHNet Admin February 27, 2025

Congratulations to Nathan and Sarah on receiving this year’s Emergency Management Exemplary Service Awards. Thank you both for your outstanding contributions and commitment to the CRHNet board and the field of Emergency Management!

Expression of Interest – 2026 CRHNet Symposium Planning Committee

CRHNet Admin January 20, 2025

Following a recent hiatus, CRHNet is proud to bring back its Symposium event to connect emergency management and disaster risk reduction professionals nationwide. The 2026 CRHNet Symposium Committee is an ad hoc committee composed of volunteer CRHNet Members in good standing. This committee provides leadership in developing, planning, and implementing

Event Partnership Announcement: CRHNet and CatIQ

CRHNet Admin January 16, 2025

[Image Description: Red and Grey background with a faint outline of a map of Canada. On the top half there is the CRHNet maple leaf logo and the CatIQ Connect logo. Text on graphic is included into the caption] Event Partnership Announcement: CRHNet and CatIQ The Canadian Risk and Hazards

Partnership Announcement: Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS)

CRHNet Admin January 13, 2025

[Image Description: Red and white background with a gold banner reading Partnership. CMOS and CRHNet logo are in the top area. Text reads: The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society envisions a sustainable and equitable future supported by scientific progress, its application in governance and communication to the general public. Announcement:

How to Use the New CRHNet Award Nomination Forms

CRHNet Admin December 13, 2024

The CRHNet website continues to undergo a number of improvements to make our website more accessible and user friendly for our members. One of these improvements is the ability for members to submit their award nominations directly on the website through an online form! This post will walk you through step-by-step how to access

Emerging Professional Spotlight: Zach Smith

CRHNet Admin December 10, 2024

The Emerging Professional Spotlight is a series designed to highlight and uplift the incredible people that are emerging in the field of disaster and emergency management (D&EM), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and related fields. The Emerging Professional Spotlight features current CRHNet EP members, or students and recent graduates (<3 years)

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