2026 Indigenous Public Safety Pre-Conference Training Registration

October 24–25, 2026 | TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

The 2026 Indigenous Public Safety Conference begins with two day specialized pre-conference training courses designed to provide participants with immersive, skills-based learning experiences that directly support fire safety, emergency management, and community resilience in Indigenous communities.

These sessions are led by experienced professional instructors, and offer practical training that participants can take back and apply in their home communities.

Please note that this event is anticipated to sell out and pre-registration is recommended. Onsite registration may not be possible and interested parties are encouraged to join the waitlist.

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor: Kevin Oman & Matty Ballanytne - Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Course Outline:
Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to deliver effective public fire education. Topics include fire myths vs. realities, human behavior during fire emergencies, and strategies for engaging diverse audiences. Students will learn how to select educational materials, work with the media, and evaluate program success. This course meets NFPA 1030: 2024 Edition, Chapter 9 Fire and Life Safety Educator-I standards.
Requirements: Each student must have their own laptop.
Course textbook: Fire and Life Safety Educator, 4th Edition (provided on-site)
Note: This course includes 3 assignments to be completed virtually after the in-class portion. The virtual component requires approximately 20 hours of commitment.
Certificate: Students will receive a Pro Board accredited certificate.

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor - Kenzie Hartt & Aimeé Artigues - Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Course Outline: Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) are a common tool used to start building a fire adapted community. They help communities understand the risks associated with wildfire in their area and bring partners together to create a shared vision for how to reduce those risks.
This course will enable leaders from communities to facilitate and write their own clear and actionable CWPPs by demonstrating processes and tools for understanding wildfire risk, engaging with their communities, and identifying and prioritizing projects that reduce that risk.

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor: Steve Fraser, Ted Swan & Brett Pituka - Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Course Outline:
This course fosters psychological resilience among first responders. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to psychological stressors, injuries, and trauma, promoting a mentally healthy work culture. The curriculum has been adapted to be inclusive of Indigenous worldviews, fostering cultural relevance and accessibility.
NOTE: Class times are shortened to accommodate the emotional nature of the content.
Certificate: Students will receive a certificate in partnership with NIFSC and the Canadian Mental Health Association

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor: Arnold Lazare & Ashley O'Neil - Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
Course Outline:
Explore Indigenous cultural burning practices and their impact on modern fire management, ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity. The course establishes a foundation in traditional fire knowledge, encouraging sharing of current practices and experiences.
Note: Come prepared to participate and share your experiences, challenges, and goals.
Certificate: Students will receive a professional development certificate from NIFSC

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor: Blaine Wiggins & Fred Morrison - Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,
Course Outline: This course is based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition. The course identifies the requirements necessary to perform administrative duties in the fire service. This course introduces the student to fire service management and supervision context by including topics as Organizational Structure, Communication Skills, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Planning, Emergency Service Delivery, and Occupational Health & Safety.
Requirements: Student reference material will be provided; laptops & tablets are encouraged for group activities.

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor: Bill Gowans & Brian Boutain - Location: Saskatoon Fire Training Facility, Saskatchewan
Pre-requisite: ICS I-100
Course Outline:
ICS I-200 is a 2-day in-class intermediate-level course designed to build supervisory leadership capacity within the Incident Command System. The course focuses on managing single resources in emergency incident environments and will prepare participants to advance to higher levels of training within the ICS System.
The instructor development portion is a 4-hour online course commencing after the conference. It will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and instructional capacity to deliver ICS I-100 training within Indigenous communities under NIFSC’s AAHJ accreditation framework.
Requirements: Participants are required to show their ICS I-100 certificate
Certification: Students will receive an accredited I-200 certificate through Incident Command Systems Canada.

Info: October 24-25 - Instructor: Leon Smallboy - Location: Saskatoon Fire Training Facility, Saskatchewan,
Course Outline:
This course is designed as a foundational entrance into the wildfire services. S-100 covers wildfire suppression basics including fire behavior, safety, equipment uses, and initial attack strategies. Instruction includes classroom and field activities. S-185 builds on the foundation with a focus on fire behavior awareness, entrapment prevention, and safe decision-making during wildfires.
Requirements: Outdoor clothing and boots (if available)
Certificate: Students will receive an accredited certificate through the BC Wildfire Service.

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