Full course description
PER-317: Risk Communication Techniques Within Tribal Nations
Hosted by Kaylynn Biely, Emergency Management Director of the Oneida Tribe.
- Date: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Central Time
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
How to obtain a certificate:
- Sign up for the course on this page.
- Take the pre-test.
- Attend the training on January 27th, 2026
- Take the post-test and evaluation.
Course Overview:
This performance-level, four-hour, virtual, instructor-led course will explore the nuances of effective risk communication within Tribal Nations. Participants will gain insights into culturally sensitive communication, community engagement, and trust-building strategies tailored to the diverse traditions of indigenous communities. The course will also address assessing information credibility, utilizing evidence-based resources, and employing various communication methods throughout all emergency management phases.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the impact of community engagement in risk reduction within Tribal Nations.
- Compare the various methods available to communicate during all emergency management phases.
This project is supported by Cooperative Agreements EMW-2021-CA-00092, EMW-2021-CA-00093, EMW-2023-GG019446, and EMW-2024-CA-05117 administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.