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2026 CRHNet Symposium 
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
During the discussions, participants and speakers gather in small groups to explore the provocative questions raised in each theme, including:

  • If 50 evacuees arrived at your Reception Centre in the next 10 minutes, what would go well - and where would your team struggle in the first 30 minutes?
  • If community-led recovery is best practice, what does it actually take to make it happen?
  • What are some positive recovery outcomes that would be almost impossible to achieve without pre-disaster recovery planning?

Speakers
avatar for Sophie Guilbault

Sophie Guilbault


Sophie is the Director of Partnerships at the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), a multi-disciplinary disaster risk reduction research institute affiliated with Western University.

She is also co-leading the Canadian Centre for Recovery and Resilience, a joint initiative between ICLR and Public Safety Canada and ICLR. Since joining ICLR in 2013, she has developed strong expertise in municipal adaptation, advancing practical strategies to reduce risk at the c... Read More →
avatar for Jackie Kloosterboer

Jackie Kloosterboer

Founder & ESS Training Specialist, Survive It
I’m a disaster preparedness and ESS practitioner with 30+ years supporting communities through real emergencies in BC and training teams across Canada. I specialize in Reception Centres, the evacuee experience, and designing realistic, hands-on exercises that build confidence under... Read More →
avatar for James Wheeler-Hebert

James Wheeler-Hebert

Master's student, Research Assistant, York University
Former history student, studying Disaster & Emergency Management at York University. Working on a project with Professor Aaida Mamuji to identify gaps and improve coordination for the handling of pets and livestock during an emergency.
avatar for Rachael Oliver

Rachael Oliver

Senior Manager, Recovery, Canadian Red Cross
Rachael Oliver is a leading practitioner in community-centered disaster recovery and currently serves as Senior Manager, Recovery at the Canadian Red Cross. She has extensive experience supporting municipalities, First Nations, and Métis communities through Canada’s largest disasters... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm MDT
PIC 120 - Split Conference Hall NAIT Producitivity and Innovation Centre

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