Response Ready: Developing an Emergency Plan for Heritage Institutions

Activity type           Online workshop

Facilitator                Irene Karsten

Language                 French

Dates and times
Session 1: September 22, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)
Session 2: October 6, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)
Session 3: October 20, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)
Session 4: November 3, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)
Session 5: November 17, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)
Session 6: December 1, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)
Session 7: December 15, 2026, from 1:30 pm (ET) to 3:30 pm (ET)

Description
Through the seven sessions of this online workshop, you will explore the objectives of an emergency response and the key components for creating a plan tailored to heritage institutions. The workshop provides an engaging and interactive learning experience that helps you prepare or update your emergency plan. You will receive a template to guide your plan development and, with the support of experts and peers, create a plan suited to your institution’s needs. Additionally, you will also learn how to test your plan using simple tabletop exercises.

Registration information
Anyone can apply to attend this online workshop. However, priority will be given to members of the heritage community based in Canada who are responsible for writing and implementing an emergency plan.

Applicants will be notified of whether they have been accepted for the workshop by August 21, 2026. A waiting list will be established once the maximum number of participants has been reached.

Applicants can apply as a team of up to three people from the same institution.

Privacy Notice

The collection of personal information is authorized by paragraph 4(2)(k) of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act and is required to process your registration. Collection and use of this personal information are in accordance with the *Privacy Act. This information will be used to determine registration priority, as the learning activities have a limited capacity. The personal information collected is described in the personal information bank PSU 938 – Outreach Activities and will be retained for two years. Failure to provide relevant information may result in the rejection of your request. Under the [Privacy Act*](https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/ENG/ACTS/P-21/index.html), you have the right of access to, and correction of, your personal information. To exercise either of these rights, contact Canadian Heritage’s Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Coordinator by email at aiprp-atip@pch.gc.ca. If you are not satisfied with Canadian Heritage’s response to your privacy concern, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada by telephone at 1-800-282-1376.