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COMMUNITY | Ǫgwa:na:daˀ
SAFETY & EMERGENCY SERVICES

Goal: Enhance community SAFETY & EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Positive Change Impacts

Climate Change (page 24) Culture & Tradition (page 28)
Being prepared for emergency Caring in times of need and keeping
situations will help us adapt as each other safe is a reflection of our
the climate changes around us culture

Justice & Community Education (page 72)
Standards (page 44) A holistic approach to safety
If standards reflect our values, can increase access to
local police forces mandated to experiential and land-based
uphold them will have greater learning (i.e., by mitigating
community trust liability barriers)

Wellbeing (page 88) Local Economy (page 84)
As the community heals, there Local businesses will
will be less need for reactive experience less business
safety /emergency response and delays when we are more
more proactive wellness resilient to local emergencies

Strong Families (page 58) Built Environment (page 60)
Increased police, fire and All building projects can
ambulance services can keep be planned to put safety
families safe and together in considerations at the forefront
times of crisis

Community Member Responsibilities

• Take safety and first aid training
• Develop family emergency plans including checking on elderly/vulnerable neighbours and family members
• Teach the importance of safety in our culture to children, based on love, peace and respect
• Create a community safety watch based on love, peace and respect
• Manage pets responsibly

Measuring Progress

• An emergency management plan is in place, community is • As healing and cultural connection increase, crime, violence
aware of it and roles are understood and accidents decrease putting less demand on
emergency services
• In emergency situations, community members and property
are kept safe and long-term trauma is mitigated • Safe and controlled relationship with animals
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