Full course description
PER-317: Risk Communication Techniques Within Tribal Nations
Courtesy of Tulalip Tribes Emergency Management and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University.
- Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time
- Location: Zoom
- Cost: Free
How to obtain a certificate:
- Sign up for the course on this page.
- Take the pre-test.
- Attend the trainings on June 4th, 2025.
- Take the post-test and evaluation.
This course is in the pilot phase. As such, course end time is approximate and certificates may take a few months to reach you. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you soon!
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.
Hosted by the Tulalip Tribes.
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.