emergency management training

Keeping our People Safe/Helping them Recover

Edmonton, Alberta November 17 - 21, 2025

$1,099 +gst

Course Description

Wildfires, flooding, and other emergency situations have a major impact on community members’ physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being, and on a Nation’s sovereignty and cultural integrity. The Keeping Our People Safe, Helping Them Recover course is designed specifically to give those interested in Emergency Management roles in First Nations. It will give participants the skills and knowledge needed to plan for an emergency, keep people safe during a crisis, and help them recover after one.

Location and Dates

10215 178 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1M3

Edmonton, Alberta

November 17 – 21, 2025

Delivery and Length

Number of days allocated to the course: 4.5

Morning Breaks: 9:30am – 9:45am

Lunch Breaks: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Afternoon Breaks: 2:30pm – 2:45pm

Activity to close session: Class discussion

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Define and apply core emergency management terminology, roles, and career paths.

2. Develop a comprehensive, community‑focused emergency plan.

3. Leverage local knowledge, cultural traditions, and Indigenous practices to shape the planning process and response procedures.

4. Identify and engage key partners to foster sustained collaboration.

5. Analyze the full spectrum of emergency impacts, design mitigation and recovery approaches that address all these dimensions.

6. Serve as an Emergency Management coach for the community, delivering education and mentorship.

Prerequisites

None

Required Texts and Materials:

Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide, PowerPoint Presentation

Other Resource Materials and Reference Texts:

Hazardscape Resource Hub

Course Details:

Module Outline:

Module 1: What is Emergency Management?

• Emergency Management cycle

• Important tasks

• Key Vocabulary

Module 2: Emergency Management – Past, Present, and Future

• History of Emergency Management in Canada

• Current Emergency Management systems

• Community-focused improvements

Module 3: Emergency Management Partners

• Working with external partners and agencies in the planning, response, and recovery phases

Module 4: Vulnerabilities and Exposure

• Identifying and assessing potential problems

Module 5: Prevention and Mitigation

• Preventing emergency situations

• Lessening the damage of emergencies

Module 6: Preparedness

• Preparing for emergency situations

Module 7: Response

• Responding effectively to emergencies

• Prioritizing the interests of all community members, especially the most vulnerable

Module 8: Recovery

• Managing the recovery process

• Strengthening, unifying, and enhancing resiliency in community

Module 9: EMAP Funding

• Understanding Indigenous Services Canada’s Emergency Management Assistance Program

• Applying for funding

Assessments:

There is a brief, formative written assessment at the end of each module.

There is an open-book summative assessment at the end of the course.

Policies:

Attendance: Participants must attend a minimum of 90% of instructional time.

Respect: All interactions among participants and between participants and the instructor must be marked by respect for individual and collective knowledge, wisdom, and experience.