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2026 CRHNet Symposium 
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Discussion: Community-Powered Resilience
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
PIC 122 - Split Conference Hall
During the discussions, participants and speakers gather in small groups to explore the provocative questions raised in each theme, including:

  • What changes when we treat culture and local knowledge as critical infrastructure for resilience?
  • What if every First Nation had access to AI tools that could help save lives, strengthen safety, create jobs, and empower communities while protecting culture and human connection?
  • How can communities experiencing overlapping crises (e.g., opiooid overdoeses, mental health, housing, etc.) plan for recovery?
Speakers
avatar for Chaka Zinyemba

Chaka Zinyemba

Senior Policy Advisor, Public Safety Canada & Canadian Centre for Recovery and Resilience
Chaka Zinyemba's strengths lie in relationship building, creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and action, and supporting communities navigate uncertain environments. He specializes in recovery planning and currently works as a Senior Policy Advisor with Public Safety Canada where... Read More →
avatar for Amber Rushton

Amber Rushton

CEO and Founder, Traverse Analytics Incorporated
Amber has 20 years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, and risk management, leading emergency operations centre activations, coordinating tactical operations centre activations, and responding at the Incident Command Post as the Incident Commander, Hazmat Unit... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Sobierajski

Amanda Sobierajski

Amanda Sobierajski is a member of Alberta Emergency Management Agency’s Be Prepared team, having joined in the fall of 2024. Amanda comes to this work naturally, having held various preparedness, operations and operations management roles on the Canadian Red Cross’ national team... Read More →
avatar for Tim Conrad
avatar for Sherry Greene

Sherry Greene

Founder & CEO, Askiy Eco Distribution Ltd.
Sherry Greene is an Indigenous entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and emerging voice in Indigenous economic development. She is the Founder & CEO of Askiy Eco Distribution Ltd., an Indigenous woman-owned company providing eco-friendly procurement and supply solutions across C... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
PIC 122 - Split Conference Hall NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre
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