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Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table
2021 Virtual Conference
Photo Credit: Google
January 18 to 22, 2021
Conference Program
For Technical Assistance with Zoom, call or text Charlene Everson at 250-650-5218
or e-mail charleneeverson@icloud.com
Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table Conference 2021
Table of Contents
Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table ......................................................... 3
Conference Themes................................................................................................................ 4
Zoom Information and Recording ........................................................................................... 5
Agenda.................................................................................................................................. 6
Workshop Descriptions ........................................................................................................ 12
Regional Break Out Sessions ................................................................................................ 14
Networking and Elder Room......................................................................................................... 15
Cultural Supports ......................................................................................................................... 16
Speaker Biographies ............................................................................................................ 17
Participating Indigenous Communities and Organizations .................................................... 24
Participating Governments and Organizations ..................................................................... 27
EMBC Regions ..................................................................................................................... 28
Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................. 29
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Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table Conference 2021
Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table
The Partnership Tables are a forum to support
the unique and diverse challenges experienced
by Indigenous Peoples, to build emergency
management capacity in communities, as well
as promote resilience, relationships, and
preparedness for disasters
PURPOSE
The Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Tables were created with Indigenous
Peoples as a forum to enhance services in ways that acknowledge Indigenous Ways of
Knowing, the need for meaningful engagement and open dialogue, the unique and diverse
challenges experienced by Indigenous people, and the benefit of working together towards
resiliency and preparedness for disasters.
At the Indigenous Emergency Management Regional Partnership Tables we hope to work
together with every Indigenous community to identify ways in which we can build support for
long-term resilience in emergency management.
These meetings began in 2018 with the intention for there to be in-person or virtual
Partnership Tables held at least twice per year. Indigenous support organizations and
community representatives are encouraged to continue local and regional dialogues around
emergency management topics between Partnership Tables. This ongoing dialogue can also
be supported through the EMBC Regional Offices
Who Is Invited Principles and Values
Every Indigenous community is invited to • Inclusive – all Indigenous people are invited
participate along with support and have a voice.
organizations including First Nations • Consensus-building Approach – true
Emergency Services Society (FNESS), partnership means a collective vision for long-
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First term solutions.
Nations Health Authority (FNHA), BC • Respect for each other and for culture –
Wildfire Service (BCWS), the Canadian Red finding points of connection between the
Cross (CRC), and many other non- parallel ways in which we see the world starts
governmental, provincial, or federal with respect for diverse perspectives.
partners as determined by Nation • Equity and Fairness – meaningful engagement
partners. means taking extra care to create
opportunities for participation and sharing
Nation partners are reimbursed for information with those who are typically
incremental travel and accommodation underrepresented.
costs to attend in-person Partnership Table • Accountability – how we implement solutions
meetings. is as important as what we do.
For more information, contact: Emergency Management BC Office Contacts
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Conference Themes
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year we have shifted our Partnership Tables from face-to face
Regional Emergency Management Partnership Table model to a virtual provincial gathering of
Indigenous Emergency management champions and agency representatives, supported by
regional breakout sessions.
This format was co-developed with community perspectives and the sessions include Indigenous
keynote speakers, regional engagement partnership sessions, and short training sessions, based
on topics requested by Nation representatives.
This year, we conducted a survey in advance to identify the themes, training, and platforms for
the week. At this event, we hope to work together with emergency management champions in
every First Nation community to identify ways in which we can build support for long-term
resilience.
The platforms for dialogue are largely focused on the following themes:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
January 18 January 19 January 20 January 21 January 22
Building Health Wise Practices in Lifeline Wildfire and
relationships & Emergency Indigenous Volunteers and Finance
understanding our Management Emergency Cultural Safety Training
Planning Management
shared Emergency
Management
Perspectives
Keynote Speakers
January 18, 2021 January 19, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, Dave Peterson, Catherine Lappe Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Dr. Danièle Behn
UBCIC Assistant Regional Director Wieman Smith, Aboriginal
Neskonlith Deputy General, ISC A/Deputy Chief Medical Health Physician
Minister, EMBC Officer, FNHA Advisor, MoH
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Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table Conference 2021
Zoom Information and Recording
• For Technical Assistance with Zoom, call or text Charlene Everson at 250-
650-5218 or e-mail charleneeverson@icloud.com
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RECORDING: A friendly reminder that sections of each day will be video recorded.
If you wish not to be recorded, you will need to turn off your audio and video
features. The sections that will be recorded are: Keynotes (9:00 – 10:00 a.m.) and
Workshops (10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.). The Regional Breakout Sessions will not be
audio or video recorded. If you have any questions about the recording, please
contact Kayla.Pepper@gov.bc.ca or Marcia at marcia@daxgedim-haanak.ca or by
chat in Zoom during the conference.
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Agenda
Our Week At A Glance
Indigenous Emergency Management Partnership Table
Virtual Conference 2021
January 18 – 22, 2021
8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
January 18 January 19 January 20 January 21 January 22
8:15 a.m. Zoom Opens each day at 8:15 for Log In
8:30 a.m. Daily Morning Blessing & Cultural Protocol
8:40 a.m. Daily Movement Activity led by FitNation I•SPARC
8:45 a.m. Opening Comments, House Keeping
Tuesday to Friday: Recap, House Keeping, Announcements
9:00 a.m. Keynote Keynote Community to Seasonal Tŝilhqot’in
Speakers: Speakers: Community Wise outdoor safety National
First Nations Practices Government
Leadership First Nations Rangers
Search and
Council Health Authority Presentation
Emergency Indigenous Rescue (SAR)
Management Office of the Services Canada
BC Provincial Health AdventureSmart Next Generation
Indigenous Officer 911 (NG911)
Emergency
Services Research Project
Management BC
Canada
10:00 a.m. 3-5 Minutes of Movement Activity led by FitNation, I•SPARC
Total time for Wellness Break 15 minutes
10:15 a.m. Leadership Emergency Understanding Foundations in Finance and
Workshops and Management: Emergency Emergency Funding in
Emergency Roles & Operating Centres Support Emergency
Management Responsibilities (EOC) Services
Management
Panel with Q&A (ESS)
12:00 p.m. FitNation & FitNation FitNation & FitNation & FitNation &
Give Away & Give Away Give Away Give Away Give Away
12:15 p.m. Lunch Break 45-minutes Each Day & Optional Virtual Networking Rooms
1:00 p.m. Daily Regional Break Out Sessions in Zoom Rooms (see daily schedule)
3:45 p.m. report out report out report out report out 3:30 report out
4:00 p.m. Closing Comments and Closing Prayer Each Day
Please refer to the next page for more detailed information about the speakers and sessions.
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Daily Agenda
MONDAY January 18, 2021
8:15 a.m. Zoom Opens
8:30 a.m. Morning Blessing and Cultural Protocol
8:40 a.m. Movement Activity Led by Daniel Young-Mercer, I•SPARC
8:45 a.m. Opening Comments, Housekeeping led by Marcia Turner
9:00 a.m. Keynote Speakers:
• First Nations Leadership Council:
Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, Union of BC Indian Chiefs,
Neskonlith First Nation
• Emergency Management BC
Dave Peterson, Assistant Deputy Minister
• Indigenous Services Canada
Catherine Lappe, Regional Director General
BC Region
10:00 a.m. Wellness Break (15 minutes) 3-5 minutes of Movement
Activity led by Daniel Young-Mercer, Indigenous Sport
Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC)
10:15 a.m.
Workshop Leadership and Emergency Management
12:00 noon Movement Break and Give Away: 3-5 minutes of activities
led by Daniel Young-Mercer / Give Away led by Charlotte
Etzerza
12:15 p.m. Lunch Break: (45 minutes) Please stay logged into Zoom
and please return by 1 p.m. to be placed into Zoom Rooms
1:00 p.m. Regional Breakout Sessions in Zoom Rooms
1:05 p.m. South East North East South West Networking &
Zoom Region (SEA) Region (NEA) Region Elders Room
Rooms (SWE)
3:45 p.m. Regional Report Outs (5 mins each)
4:00 p.m. Closing Comments and Closing Prayer
For Technical Support with Zoom call or text Charlene at 250-650-5218
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Daily Agenda
TUESDAY January 19, 2021
8:15 a.m. Zoom Opens
8:30 a.m. Morning Blessing and Cultural Protocol
8:40 a.m. Movement Activity Led by Daniel Young-Mercer, I•SPARC
8:45 a.m. Opening Comments, Housekeeping led by Marcia Turner
9:00 a.m. Keynote Speakers:
• First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman, A/Deputy Chief Medical
Officer
• Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Dr. Danièle Behn-Smith, Aboriginal Health Physician
Advisor
10:00 a.m. Wellness Break (15 minutes) 3-5 minutes of Movement
Activity led by Daniel Young-Mercer, Indigenous Sport
Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC)
10:15 a.m.
Workshop Emergency Management: Roles & Responsibilities Panel
with Q&A
12:00 noon 3-5 minutes of movement activities led by Daniel Young-
Mercer followed by Give Away led by Charlotte Etzerza and
Marcia
12:15 p.m. Lunch Break: (45 minutes) Please stay logged into Zoom
and please return by 1 p.m. to be placed into Zoom Rooms
1:00 p.m. Regional Breakout Sessions in Zoom Rooms
1:05 p.m. Vancouver North West Central Networking &
Island Region Region Region (CTL) Elders Room
(VIR) (NWE)
3:45 p.m. Regional Report Outs (5 mins each)
4:00 p.m. Closing Comments and Closing Prayer
For Technical Support with Zoom call or text Charlene at 250-650-5218
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Daily Agenda
WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021
8:15 a.m. Zoom Opens
8:30 a.m. Morning Blessing and Cultural Protocol
8:40 a.m. Movement Activity Led by Daniel Young-Mercer, I•SPARC
8:45 a.m. Opening Comments, Housekeeping led by Marcia Turner
9:00 a.m. Community to Community Wise Practices:
Community Representatives supported by
• Indigenous Services Canada
Jaimi Gardner, A/Regional Manager, Emergency
Management
• Emergency Management BC
Stephanie Papik, Director, Strategic Integration of
Indigenous Knowledge, Cultural Safety and Humility
10:00 a.m. Wellness Break (15 minutes) 3-5 minutes of Movement
Activity led by Daniel Young-Mercer, Indigenous Sport
Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC)
10:15 a.m.
Workshop Understanding Emergency Operating Centres (EOC)
12:00 noon 3-5 minutes of movement activities led by Daniel Young-
Mercer. followed by Give Away led by Charlotte Etzerza and
Marcia
12:15 p.m. Lunch Break: (45 minutes) Please stay logged into Zoom
and please return by 1 p.m. to be placed into Zoom Rooms
1:00 p.m. Regional Breakout Sessions in Zoom Rooms
1:05 p.m. South East North East South West Networking &
Region (SEA) Region (NEA) Region Elders Room
(SWE)
3:45 p.m. Regional Report Outs (5 mins each)
4:00 p.m. Closing Comments and Closing Prayer
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Daily Agenda
THURSDAY January 21, 2021
8:15 a.m. Zoom Opens
8:30 a.m. Morning Blessing and Cultural Protocol
8:40 a.m. Movement Activity Led by Daniel Young-Mercer, I•SPARC
8:45 a.m. Opening Comments, Housekeeping led by Marcia Turner
9:00 a.m. Seasonal Outdoor Safety:
• BC AdventureSmart
Sandra Riches, Executive Director
• Emergency Management BC
Ian Foss, Director, Search and Rescue
10:00 a.m. Wellness Break (15 minutes) 3-5 minutes of Movement
Activity led by Daniel Young-Mercer, Indigenous Sport
Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC)
10:15 a.m.
Workshop Foundations in Emergency Support Services (ESS)
12:00 noon 3-5 minutes of movement activities led by Daniel Young-
Mercer. followed by Give Away led by Charlotte Etzerza and
Marcia
12:15 p.m. Lunch Break: (45 minutes) Please stay logged into Zoom
and please return by 1 p.m. to be placed into Zoom Rooms
1:00 p.m. Regional Breakout Sessions in Zoom Rooms
1:05 p.m. Vancouver North West Central Networking &
Island Region Region Region Elders Room
(VIR) (NWE) (CTL)
3:45 p.m. Regional Report Outs (5 mins each)
4:00 p.m. Closing Comments and Closing Prayer
For Technical Support with Zoom call or text Charlene at 250-650-5218
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Daily Agenda
FRIDAY January 22, 2021
8:15 a.m. Zoom Opens
8:30 a.m. Morning Blessing and Cultural Protocol
8:40 a.m. Movement Activity Led by Daniel Young-Mercer, I•SPARC
8:45 a.m. Opening Comments, Housekeeping led by Marcia Turner
9:00 a.m. Tŝilhqot’in National Government Rangers (TNG)
Dan Heaton, Emergency Management Coordinator and TNG
Presentation Rangers
E-Comm 9-1-1
Mike Webb, Chief Innovation Officer, Next Generation 911
(NG911) Research Project
10:00 a.m. Wellness Break (15 minutes) 3-5 minutes of Movement
Activity led by Daniel Young-Mercer, Indigenous Sport
Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC)
10:15 a.m.
Workshop Finance and Funding in Emergency Management
12:00 noon 3-5 minutes of movement activities led by Daniel Young-
Mercer. followed by Give Away led by Charlotte Etzerza and
Marcia
12:15 p.m. Lunch Break: (45 minutes) Please stay logged into Zoom
and please return by 1 p.m.
1:00 pm. Opening Comments: Wildfire Preparedness and Response
First Nations Emergency Services Society
Wayne Schnitzler, Executive Director
BC Wildfire Service
Ian Meier, Executive Director
1:30 p.m. Regional Breakout Sessions in Zoom Rooms
Vancouver North Central North South East South
Island (VIR) West (CTL) East (SEA) West
(NWE) (NEA) (SWE)
3:30 p.m. Regional Report Outs (5 mins each)
4:00 p.m. Closing Comments and Closing Prayer
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Workshop Descriptions
PLENARY SESSIONS: All workshops, training sessions, and panels are in the Main
Zoom room. You do not need to sign up for a workshop.
MONDAY
January 18 10:15 – 12:00 Leadership & Emergency Management
This course illuminates principles of shared leadership and recognizes the unique experiences
and expertise of First Nations in Emergency Management. This session will provide a focused
discussion around the roles of Chief and Council support of the Emergency Operations Centre
including policy decisions and strategic direction. This course will also identify how the
decisions that the Chief and Council make differ from the decisions that the Emergency
Operations Centre staff make during response activations and approaches to reconciling the
two.
TUESDAY
January 19 10:15 – 12:00 Roles and Responsibilities Panel
Join our interactive interagency presentation and discussion panel which will include the First
Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations Emergency
Services Society (FNESS), Emergency Management BC (EMBC), BC Wildfire Service (BCWS),
FLNRORD River Forecast Centre & Flood Safety, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change,
and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
There will be a brief overview of each organization including the role they play in supporting
Indigenous communities before, during or after emergency events. Participants will have a
chance to ask questions.
WEDNESDAY
January 20 10:15 – 12:00 Understanding Emergency Operations Centres
This course introduces the functions of an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and how
community members can access the site and Region for support. Structural concepts for an
EOC and their design from small to large will be explained. Opportunities for participants to
share their community experiences during activation, successes, challenges and lessons
learned will be provided.
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(Workshop Descriptions Continued)
THURSDAY
January 21 10:15 – 12:00 Foundations in Emergency Support Services (ESS)
Emergency support services (ESS) is a provincial emergency response volunteer program
designed to meet the basic needs of British Columbians impacted by disasters with the
intention to provide short-term support in a compassionate manner. ESS is designed to
provide support for disasters ranging from a single house fire, provincial level events involving
large evacuations and pandemics. These supports enable people to re-establish themselves as
quickly as possible after an emergency or disaster.
You are invited to join us to learn more about the evolving ESS program, including key shifts in
policy and practice from recent events and lessons learned, and acknowledgment of the
experiences of Indigenous evacuees. Learn more about the supports and resources the
Province offers to communities in creating a local ESS team, both locally and regionally. Gain a
basic understanding of building, planning, training and sustaining a local ESS team with the
capacity to deliver this important safety-net service and supports in community and regionally.
FRIDAY
January 22 10:15 – 12:00 Finance and Funding
In this session, Emergency Management BC and partner agencies will provide an orientation to
the sources of funding available for First Nations emergency management programs.
Participants will gain an overview of current and relevant sources and the application
processes and timelines for funding their community emergency programs and projects.
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Regional Break Out Sessions
Region: North East EMBC Region Community Co-facilitator: Graphic
Lead Facilitator: Danielle Mitchell Recorder:
Kaylee Tower Kaylee Tower Patricia
McDougal
Elder:
Session 1 Session 2
• Roundtable updates from each of the communities
• Learn about last year through sharing stories Nation to Nation discussion,
• Learnings, successes and struggles from 2020 No external organizations
• Community facilitator will ask what they want to
talk about day two
• Discuss how to move forward
Region: South West EMBC Region Community Co-facilitator: Graphic Recorder:
Lead Facilitator: Susanne Thiessen Kelly Poirier
Julianna Williams Monday: Jeff Owens
Wednesday: Craig
Bland
Elder:
Session 1 Session 2
• Report Back to Communities (presentation on action • Nation to Nation discussion, no
items addressed since last met) EMBC staff present, later invited
• Q & A after presentation in.
• Presentation about Training in the SW • Organic conversation led by
• Open floor for feedback about training participants need talking points to
open
CF– Jeff Owens
Presenters: Jaimi Gardner (ISC) and Carol McClintock (EMBC) CF: Craig Bland
Region: South East EMBC Region Lead Community Co-facilitator: Graphic Recorder:
Trevor Pratt Facilitator: Amanda Engen Morrie Dawson
Elder:
Session 1 Session 2
• Day 1: Youth in Emergency Management • Day 2: Developing Emergency Support
Services (ESS) subtopics / framework to
facilitate dialogue
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Region: Central EMBC Region Community Co-facilitator: Graphic Recorder:
Lead Facilitator: Amanda Engen Morrie Dawson
Trevor Pratt
Session 1 Session 2
• Day 1: Youth in Emergency Management • Day 2: Developing Emergency Support
Services (ESS) subtopics / framework to
facilitate dialogue
Region: North West EMBC Region Lead Community Co-facilitator: Graphic Recorder:
Charlotte Etzerza Facilitator: Danielle Mitchell Patricia McDougal
Session 1 Session 2
• Day 1: Roundtable updates from Communities • Day 2: Search and Rescue: Elder Safety
• Framework for roundtable will be developed: e.g. What (presentation and discussion /safety plan)
worked, What didn’t work
Region: Vancouver Island EMBC Region Lead Community Co-facilitator: Graphic Recorder:
Corey Anderson Facilitator: Susanne Thiessen Kelly Poirier
Session 1 Session 2
• Day 1 – round table updates • Day 2 – Panel: Indigenization of
Emergency Management Practice
followed by Q & A
Panel Presenters: Erik Blaney, Curtis Dick,
Shannon Alfred
Networking and Elder Room
Participants who are not in the Regional Breakout Sessions will be automatically
placed in the Networking and Elder Room. This room is a casual space for
conversation and there will be no facilitator.
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Friday – BC Wildfire Session
1:00 Opening Opening remarks (5-10 minutes) by:
Comments Ian Meier: Executive Director, BC Wildfire Service
Wayne Schnitzler: Executive Director, First Nations Emergency Services Society
1:30 Breakout North West North East Central South West South East Vancouver
Regional Regional Regional Regional Regional Island
Office Office Office Office Office Regional
(Terrace) (Prince (Kamloops) (Surrey) (Nelson) Office
George)
Opening Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous
Remarks Facilitator Facilitator Facilitator Facilitator Facilitator Facilitator
Presentation BC Wildfire BC Wildfire BC Wildfire BC Wildfire BC Wildfire BC Wildfire
Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff Staff
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Cultural Supports
If you feel like you require support during the conference, please use the Zoom CHAT feature to
contact Stephanie Papik for more information.
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Speaker Biographies
January 18 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. “Women are very connected to our Mother Earth
because they’re life givers. Women of all nations
Kukpi7 Judy Wilson need to stand together and hold up that
Skat'sin te Secwépemc responsibility. That awakening is happening.”
Neskonlith
Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC)
Kukpi7 Judy Wilson has served as Chief of Neskonlith, one of the seventeen member
communities of the Secwépemc Nation in the interior of British Columbia for over ten years
and previously as a Council member for eight. Central to Kukpi7 Wilson’s work is the shared
Indigenous principle focused on caring for the land through collective processes.
Fundamentally Kukpi7 Wilson understands that caring for the land goes beyond stewardship,
it includes the inherent title and rights to territorial lands, and the well-being of the animals,
plants, eco-systems, people, and a spiritual connection with all living things. Necessary to
ensure the survival of our lands and people, Kukpi7 Wilson calls for a shift to clean energy
from fossil fuels, a shift from consumerism to local foods, lifestyles and traditional food
systems. We must actively work towards diminishing our footprint on the land and actively
work towards its restoration. Our Indigenous laws set out in our language, speak about the
use, access and responsibilities for “Caring for the Land” through a family based governance
system, kinship ties and historical accords for sharing with other nations.
Kukpi7 Wilson's education includes: public administration with focus on governance, public
relations & media (audio-visual production, book publishing, broadcast journalism and web
planning). Skills and knowledge includes; data technician, communications officer, project
developer, news reporter, broadcast manager and marketing coordinator. She is nearing
completion of the second year of a First Nations Public Administration program leading to a
Master's Degree in Public Relations.
Current Boards & Committees: Union of BC Indian Chiefs Executive (Secretary-Treasurer), First
Nations Leadership Council, Assembly of First Nations Comprehensive Claims Policy
Committee & BC Specific Claims Planning Committee, Small Business Roundtable, Secwepemc
Chiefs Health Caucus, Rural BC/Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition and several other
community-based committees. Formerly served on BC All Chiefs Task Force, First Nations Child
& Family Wellness Council, First Nations Technology Council, Secwepemc Cultural Education
Society.
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January 18 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Dave Peterson
Assistant Deputy Minister- Recovery,
Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction
Emergency Management BC (EMBC)
In February 2019, Dave Peterson was appointed as the Assistant Deputy Minister of Recovery,
Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction for Emergency Management BC (EMBC) in the Ministry of
Public Safety and Solicitor General.
This new position enabled EMBC to assume the lead for disaster recovery across the provincial
government, and is part of a greater emphasis within EMBC on disaster recovery, mitigation
and preparedness, and the advancement of a number of initiatives, including the
modernization of the Emergency Program Act and Emergency Support Services, and
implementing initiatives consistent with the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The Recovery, Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction Division is comprised of three areas of
responsibility including: 1) Disaster Risk Reduction, 2) Strategic Partnerships which includes
extensive work with First Nations partners, and 3) Disaster Mitigation and Community
Recovery.
More recently, Dave has been actively engaged with ministries, agencies and First Nations
leaders as part of EMBC’s leadership role in the province’s response and recovery actions as
the result of COVID-19.
Before coming to EMBC, Dave was the Assistant Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Lands
and Innovation within the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural
Development (FLNRORD), where he held various Assistant Deputy Minister positions since
2005 as well as two significant additional roles. In May 2012, he was appointed to the position
of Provincial Chief Forester until December 2014. He was also temporarily appointed as the
Deputy Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in 2013.
Dave was raised on Vancouver Island, and then moved to the interior of British Columbia. He
currently resides in Vernon and travels frequently to Victoria and throughout the province
during the course of his work. He has two children and loves to spend his winter days skiing
with them.
January 18 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Catherine Lappe
Regional Director General
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
BC Region
Catherine Lappe is the Regional Director General for Indigenous Services Canada, British
Columbia Region, having joined the Department in July 2016.
As of January 2019, Catherine currently serves as Vice-Chair of the British Columbia Federal
Council.
From 2014 until July 2016, Catherine held the position of Director General, Citizen Services
and Program Delivery for the Western Canada and Territories Region of Service Canada. In this
position, Catherine was responsible for in-person Citizen Service’s delivery on a wide array of
Government of Canada service offerings in British Columbia, the Service Canada Centers and
11 Passport offices across the West and Territories. She was also responsible for program
delivery to community organizations through grants and contribution agreements for BC for
seniors, Aboriginals, homelessness and youth organizations.
Prior to that, she was the Senior Executive Director, Processing and Payment Services for the
Western Canada and Territories Region of Service Canada.
Before joining Service Canada in September 2012, Catherine was the BC Regional Director
General at Health Canada (2005 to 2012) with responsibilities for a broad range of public
health and regulatory programs.
From 2001 to 2005, Catherine held several executive positions in the BC Region of Indian and
Northern Affairs Canada.
Catherine started her career in Ottawa where she had worked in senior positions in different
departments and Ministers’ offices from 1991 to 2001 including Health Canada, Privy Council
Office (PCO), Foreign Affairs and Western Diversification.
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from the University of Toronto and a
Master’s Degree (Political Science) from the University of Ottawa. In 2016, Catherine obtained
the Certificate in Pubic Leadership and Governance at the University of Ottawa.
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January 18 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman
Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman, is Anishnawbe (Little Grand Rapids First Nation, Manitoba).
Dr. Wieman completed her medical degree and psychiatry specialty training at McMaster
University. Canada's first female Indigenous psychiatrist, Dr. Wieman has more than 20 years'
clinical experience, working with Indigenous people in both rural/reserve and urban settings.
Her previous activities include co-directing an Indigenous health research program in the Dalla
Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and the National Network for
Indigenous Mental Health Research, being Deputy Chair of Health Canada's Research Ethics
Board, and serving on CIHR's Governing Council. She has also worked and taught in many
academic settings, has chaired national advisory groups within First Nations Inuit Health
Branch - Health Canada, and has served on many boards and committees, including the
Indspire Foundation's Board of Directors.
Dr. Wieman is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser
University and an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. She was recently re-
elected to a second three-year term as President of the Indigenous Physicians Association in
Canada.
Specializations: Mental Health and Wellness / Addictions, Trauma-Informed Practice,
Cannabis, Communications and Wellness Initiatives.
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January 18 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Danièle Behn Smith
Aboriginal Health Physician Advisor
Office of the Provincial Health Officer
Ministry of Health
Effective October 13, 2015, Dr. Danièle Behn Smith has been appointed as the province’s
aboriginal health physician advisor.
Dr. Behn Smith works alongside, Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer. Dr. Behn Smith
provides independent advice and support to the Ministry of Health on First Nations and
Aboriginal health issues. In support of the Ministry’s strategic agenda, Dr. Behn Smith focuses
on closing the gap in health outcomes between First Nations and other British Columbians.
Dr. Behn Smith is Eh Cho Dene (Big Animal People) of the Fort Nelson First Nation in B.C. with
French Canadian/Métis roots in the Red River Valley. Since getting her Doctor of Medicine
from McMaster University and completing residencies at the universities of Ottawa and
Manitoba, Dr. Behn Smith’s career has spanned the country and the globe.
She has practiced rural medicine in remote communities across Canada and is currently a
family physician at Tse’wulhtun Health Center in the Cowichan Valley. She was a board
director for the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada, the director of education for the
University of Alberta’s Indigenous Health Initiatives Program and the site director of the
University of British Columbia’s Aboriginal Family practice residency.
Dr. Behn-Smith was also the host of “Medicine Woman”, a 13-episode television series which
explored traditional healing practices in ten countries on six continents.
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January 20 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Stephanie Papik,
EMBC Director for Strategic Integration,
Cultural Safety and Humility
Stephanie Papik is an award-winning public servant, small business owner, artist, and parent.
She was born and raised in Akaitcho Territory in the Northwest Territories and grew up in
Lekwungen Territory and is of Inuit and European ancestry. She is the mother of two children,
now in their twenties. At the age of 24, Stephanie moved to Yellowknife, NWT, to learn more
about her culture and strengthen family relations. She returned to Vancouver Island at the age
of 32 and took an Executive Director position with the Saanich Native Support Program,
providing one-on-one support for aboriginal families and youth in Tsartlip, Tseycum, Tsawout
and Pauquachin. For the last 15 years, Stephanie has been in the BC public service, including
six years at the helm of the Indigenous Youth Internship Program, which won the 2017 Public
Sector BC Workplace Inclusion Award for Diverse and Inclusive Culture Champion while under
her guidance. In 2017, Stephanie was appointed to the Priorities and Accountability Office in
the Office of the Premier of British Columbia. She then moved on to and has been with
Emergency Management BC since October 2018 where she is the Director for Strategic
Integration, Cultural Safety and Humility.
January 21 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Sandra Riches, Executive Director – BC Adventure Smart
Sandra Riches has been involved in outdoor recreation management, provincial and national
incident prevention, curriculum development and community outreach since 1992. Sandra’s
fueled by the outdoors and finds solace in the elements skiing or mountain biking. Her eventful
career began with the Outdoor Recreation Management Program at Capilano University. She
quickly, and fortunately, kicked off her vocation with BC Parks as a Park Ranger, then as a Senior
Ranger, involving front and backcountry field work, avalanche assessment, public safety, trail
building and partnership creation. For 17 years she’s been working with BC AdventureSmart,
currently as the Executive Director, managing and directing the BC outreach crews, all media,
and supporting 500+ volunteer outdoor educators. Sandra closely collaborates with BC’s 79
Search and Rescue groups, consisting of 2500 volunteers, helping to reduce the number and
severity of incidents in British Columbia and across Canada.
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January 21 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Ian Foss, EMBC Director of Search and Rescue (SAR)
Prior to his current role, Ian was an EMBC as a Regional Manager on Vancouver Island for 3.5
years as well as working in most of the regions in a PREOC during activations. Ian’s current
leadership position that was launched as a Search and Rescue volunteer over 20 years ago. 10
years ago Ian was still an active member of Golden SAR when moved to the Victoria area and
began his career with EMBC in the Emergency coordination centre. During his time with Golden
SAR, he was a team leader, both in the field as a SAR Manager & administratively as president of
the organization. Ian helped BCSARA with the development of the GSAR Field Handbook and
participated in several high-profile rescues as a team member or the media liaison. Also, during
this time as a volunteer, Ian instructed Swiftwater Rescue, Advanced First Aid, was a BC
Adventure Smart Hug-a-Tree presenter and Managed hundreds of tasks.
January 22 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Mike Webb, Chief Innovation Officer at E-Comm 9-11
Mike Webb is Chief Innovation Officer at E-Comm 9-1-1 in Vancouver. In this role, he is
responsible for leading E-Comm’s initiatives related to Next Generation 9-1-1 and other future
emergency communications services. Mike is an Electrical Engineer with over 35 years’
experience in the planning, design, procurement, implementation and operation of
telecommunications and information technology systems. This includes more than 20 years in
the field of public safety communications focused on 9-1-1, dispatch and mission-critical radio
systems.
From 2011 until 2020, Mike led the Technology Services organization at E-Comm 9-1-1 in
Vancouver. During this time, he was responsible for the implementation of the Lower
Mainland’s interoperable P25 public safety radio network and the development of a new,
consolidated Police communications centre on Vancouver Island. Previously, with Emergency
Management BC, he was responsible for provincial initiatives related to emergency
communications, including coordination and governance of radio interoperability and
development of emergency management information systems in the lead-up to the 2010
Olympics.
Mike has consulted for a variety of public safety clients in BC and Alberta and has worked in
multiple start-ups in Silicon Valley developing broadband wireless technologies. His current
areas of focus are new and emerging technologies and applications in public safety
communications, including Next Generation 9-1-1 and Public Safety Broadband Networks
(PSBN). He is a member of EGBC, IEEE and CACP.
For technical support with Zoom, call or text Charlene at 250-650-5218
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Participating Indigenous Communities and Organizations
(generated from the conference registrations, our apologies if any were missed)
?Esdilagh
Ahousaht Emergency Response Team
Ahousaht
Amanda Engen Consulting Services
Amberlight Ventures Ltd.
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
BC Climate Action Secretariat
Bonaparte Indian Band
Cayoose Creek Indian Band
Centre of Excellence in Emergency Management/ Nadleh Whut'en Band
Chawathil
Cheslatta carrier nation
Daxgedim Haanak Nation Building
Daylu Dena Council
Dena Kayeh Institute/ Daylu Dena Council
Ditidaht First Nation
Doig River First Nation
Esk’etemc
First Nations Emergency Planning Secretariat
First Nations Emergency Services Society of BC
First Nations Health Authority
Fort Nelson First Nation
Heiltsuk Tribal Council
Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC)
Iskut Band Council
Ka:yu:'k't'h' / Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations
Katzie First Nation
Kelly Lake Indigenous Community
KNC
Ktunaxa Nation
Kwadacha
Kwantlen First Nation
Kyuquot first nation
L’heidli T’enneh
Lhtako dene nation
Lhtako Dene Nation
Lil'wat Health & Healing
Lillooet Tribal Council
Lil’wat
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Little Shuswap Lake Band
Lower Similkameen Band
Lower Stl'atl'imx Tribal Council
McLeod Lake Indian band
Nadleh Whut'en First Nation
Naut'samawt Tribal Council
New Ways Consulting
Nicomen Indian Band
Niislaa Naay Healing House Society
Nisga'a Lisims Government
Nlaka'pamux Health Services
Nuchatlaht
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Organization
Nuxalk Administration
Okanagan Indian Band
Old Masset Village Council
Osoyoos Indian Band
Pacheedaht First Nation
Quatsino
Rezdawgs
Saanich first nations 4
Saik'uz first Nation fire department
Saulteau First Nations
Seabird Island Band
Secwepemc Health Caucus
Semiahmoo First Nation
Shuswap Indian Band
Shxwhay Village
Simpcw First Nation
Siska Indian Band
Skeetchestn Indian Band
Skwah First Nation
Snuneymuxw First Nation
Southern Stl'atl'imx Health Society
Squamish Nation
Squiala First Nation
Stk'emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation
Stsailes
Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation
Sumas First Nation
T'Sou-ke First Nation
Tahltan Band Council
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Takla Nation
Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc
Tla'amin Fire Department
TNG Emergency Services
Tobacco Plains Indian Band
Tsawwassen First Nation
Tsay Keh Dene Band
Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG)
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
T’Sou-ke Nation
Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society Healing House
Union of BC Indian Chiefs
Uchucklesaht Tribe Government
Upper Similkameen Indian Band
West Moberly First Nations
White Raven Consulting - In collaboration w Daxgedim Haanak Nation Building
Witset First Nation
Wuikinuxv EOC
Wuikinuxv Nation
Xaxli'p
Yaqit ?a-knuqlt'it (Tobacco Plains)
Yunesit’in Government
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Participating Governments and Organizations
BC Ministry of Environment
BC Wildfire Service
BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre
BCWS - Southeast Fire Centre
Canadian Red Cross
CSRD
Disaster Mitigation & Community Recovery
EMBC ESS Branch HQ
EMBC Northwest
EMBC SWE
Emergency Management BC
Emergency Services
Indigenous Services Canada
IPREM
Kelowna Fire Department
Mid-Island Fire Zone
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Ministry Of Transportation & Infrastructure
Office of Indigenous Health
Regional District of Central Kootenay
SFN/ OGC/FLNRO
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Strategic Partnerships
SWE EMBC
Thompson-Nicola Regional District
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EMBC Regions
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Acknowledgements
Our sincere appreciation to our partner agencies who supported the conference:
(listed alphabetically, apologies if we missed any)
AdventureSmart
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
E-Comm 9-1-1 Next Generation 911 (NG911) Research Project
EMBC Planning Team in collaboration with EMBC Regions and Indigenous Communities
First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS)
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Indigenous Sport Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I•SPARC)
Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Ministry of Health (MoH)
Tŝilhqot’in National Government Rangers (TNG)
Tsow Tun Le- Lum Society
Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC)
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About the Conference Organizer and Facilitator
Marcia Turner, ‘Naa-mehl
Daxgedim Haanak’ Nation Building
www.daxgedim-haanak.ca
Marcia is Gitxsan from the Lax Gibuu (wolf) clan and Wilp Haisimsque (house of Chief
Haisimsque), her ancestral name is ‘Naa-mehl which means “to tell” as in “messenger. Marcia
has extensive experience in Indigenous governance, community development, and Indigenous
community engagement. She is a progressive leader working with a diverse range of public
agencies, non-profit organizations, governments, and post-secondary institutions in BC,
Canada, and Internationally.
Drawing from over twenty years of experience working with Indigenous communities as well
as with non-Indigenous organizations, Marcia works to advance Indigenous policy, amplify
Indigenous voices, address equity for Indigenous people, and privilege Indigenous knowledge
systems. She has the political and cultural acumen to navigate and respect the diversity of
Indigenous people, histories, cultures, and communities. Marcia has extensive experience in
Indigenous engagement, bridging Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships.
Marcia holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor's
Degree in Political Science from the University of Victoria. Marcia led the development of the
Diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance for the University of
Victoria, as well as the Certificate in Aboriginal Leadership for North Island College.
In 2012, Marcia was seconded by the BC Government to create the Provincial Aboriginal
Strategy for Domestic Violence, in 2016, she had the honour of being invited by the BC
Government and Indigenous leadership to organize the Provincial Gathering for the Families of
the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls and has was invited by EMBC in 2017
to review EMBC’s response to the 2017 wild fires, in 2019 - 2020 to facilitate dialogue
regarding the Emergency Program Act.
Marcia teaches at Royal Roads University and University of Victoria and has taught at North
Island College and UBC in Indigenous governance and leadership courses. Marcia’s work is
innovative, strengths-based, action-oriented, and solutions-focused. She is a highly sought-
after speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Marcia lives in unceded Lekwungen territory with her
four grown sons.
Marcia works with an Indigenous team of Associates to complement her work to support
Organizational and community goals and priorities.
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Marcia’s team of Indigenous Associates
• Dr. Susanne Thiessen, Haida
• Charlene Everson, Kwakwaka’wakw
• Amanda Engen, Dene Tha, MADR, Amanda Engen Consulting
• Danielle Mitchell, Cree Métis, MAL
• Kelly Poirier, Tseshaht, White Raven Consulting
• Patricia McDougall, Klahoose , New Ways Consulting Services
• Morrie Dawson, Kwakwaka’wakw / Gitxsan
For more information about Marcia and her team, visit www.daxgedim-haanak.ca
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