IAP2 Canada

🌟 We are thrilled to announce The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard as a keynote speaker at the 2024 IAP2 North American Conference! 🌟 Appointed in November 2016 as the first African Nova Scotian woman in the Senate of Canada, Senator Bernard represents Nova Scotia (East Preston). With a distinguished career in social work and a steadfast champion for social and racial justice, she brings invaluable insights to our conference stage. Her contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors including the Order of Canada and Order of Nova Scotia. Join us as Senator Bernard shares her expertise and vision at 2024 #IAP2NAC. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a leader who inspires positive change in our communities. Find out more about our upcoming conference: https://lnkd.in/eebuHypF #KeynoteSpeaker #CommunityEngagement #PublicEngagement #PublicParticipation #CommunityLeadership #IAP2Canada #PublicParticipation #IAP2NAC

🎇Congratulations to our new CP3s - Iwokiri Aprioku, CP3 and Precious Ile, MA, PMP, CEC, CP3! 🎇 Are you ready to elevate your career in public participation with the IAP2 Canada Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) designation? Achieving the CP3 designation is more than a career milestone—it's a commitment to advancing global public participation practices. Apply by July 12 for the November 2024 Assessment Centre. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4Xpy-fb #PublicParticipation #PublicEngagement #CommunityEngagement #Leadership

Join us for the premier event in community engagement! We're thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, we've extended the Early Bird deadline for the 2024 IAP2 North American Conference until August 16. This is your chance to secure your spot at the best possible price. Member Rates ⭐Until Aug 16: $700 plus taxes ⭐After Aug 16: $800 plus taxes Non-Member Rates ⭐Until Aug 16: $850 plus taxes ⭐After Aug 16: $950 plus taxes Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePnTt8DC #PublicParticipation #PublicEngagement #CommunityEngagement #conference #IAP2NAC

Democracy isn't just upheld during elections—it's a daily commitment across all levels of government. This insightful article by Neil Saravanamuttoo and Catherine McKenney underscores the critical role of local governments in safeguarding our democratic values. At City Hall, where most Canadians interact directly with government, ensuring accountability and meaningful engagement is paramount. It's here that community trust in democracy is built—or eroded. Municipal leaders play a pivotal role in upholding these norms, influencing how our democracy thrives. As we navigate challenges to democratic values, let's recognize the importance of robust public engagement and accountability at the local level. It's not just about services; it's about fostering a resilient democracy that serves all citizens. 🔗 Read more about how City Halls are on the front line of saving democracy. https://lnkd.in/duQbxnxJ #Democracy #LocalGovernment #PublicEngagement #PublicParticipation #CommunityLeadership #CommunityEngagement #IAP2Canada

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day #NIPD2024, we celebrate the rich cultures and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada. This day also serves as a reminder of the ongoing reciprocal efforts to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages—an essential part of cultural heritage and identity. Many Indigenous communities are actively engaged in language revitalization processes, tailored to their specific needs and desires. Focusing on language plays a crucial role in fostering meaningful engagement and supporting ongoing learning processes and revitalization projects within these communities. To support Indigenous language revitalization, the IAP2 Canada Indigenous Engagement Community of Practice has sourced some informative resources to help promote mutual understanding: 📚 The usage of Indigenous languages as a tool for meaningful engagement with northern Indigenous governments and communities (University of Calgary) 📚 Indigenous languages: Gateways to the world's cultural diversity (UNESCO) 📚 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation language resources (Government of Canada) 📚 How to learn an Indigenous language" (SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement) These resources can be accessed via the IAP2 Canada Indigenous Engagement Community of Practice webpage: https://lnkd.in/ezxEEb-3 🌍 Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge, from coast to coast to coast, the Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) of all the lands that we are on today. While IAP2 Canada is a virtual organization, it is important to acknowledge the lands which we each call home. This acknowledgment reaffirms our commitment and responsibility to improving relationships, understanding Indigenous peoples and cultures, acknowledging the impact of residential schools and colonialism on Indigenous families and communities, and moving forward in a spirit of reconciliation.

Join Susanna Haas Lyons for our upcoming Digital Discovery Workshop on Decoding Open-Ended Input: Analysis Tools. Participant input is crucial, and so is your time. Explore digital tools designed to streamline the understanding and reporting of qualitative data. 🔍 Gain valuable insights from seasoned public participation and engagement practitioners as they share lessons learned and showcase examples for seamless implementation. 📅 Date: June 26 🕒 Time: 3-3:30 pm Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your data analysis game! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8de3z4r #DigitalDiscovery #QualitativeData #EngagementTools #DataAnalysis #Workshop

Secure your spot at the 2024 IAP2 North American Conference in Ottawa by registering before July 1, 2024, and enjoy discounted rates! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to save on your conference registration. Act now and reserve your spot today! #IAP2NAC #PublicParticipation #CommunityEngagement #PublicEngagement #IAP2NAC2024 #EarlyBirdDeadline 🎉 https://lnkd.in/e5sT4FU8

Curious about how the Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) designation can transform your career? 🚀 Take it from those who know best - our CP3s! Real Testimonials, Real Impact - discover how this designation has propelled their careers, expanded their networks, and deepened their impact in communities. The application deadline for the November 2024 Assessment Centre is July 12, 2024! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-5-RH3p Join the conversation and see how becoming a CP3 can change your professional journey and help you make a real difference in the world. #CP3 #PublicParticipation #CommunityEngagement #PublicEngagement #RealStories #CareerTransformation #MakeADifference

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Join IAP2 Canada for the Indigenous Awareness Learning Program and transform the way you engage with Indigenous communities across Canada. Enroll now for the next cohort starting on June 12 and become a catalyst for positive change! Did you know there are select free spots available for those in need? Act fast as these opportunities are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details, contact us at info@iap2canada.ca. Don't miss this chance to be part of a movement that's not just about learning but taking tangible steps towards reconciliation, delivering results that resonate, and creating lasting, transformative change. Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/eDViRNWb #IndigenousAwarenessLearningProgram #IAP2Canada #InclusiveCommunities #PublicParticipation #PublicEngagement

🎉We are thrilled to introduce Kim Alison Fraser, MBA, MLP, MA (Alison) as the new Executive Director of IAP2 Canada! 🎉 Alison has over 20 years of marketing communications experience with organizations such as Rogers, Entertainment One, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Telefilm Canada. She is a graduate of the Beedie School of Business Executive MBA program at Simon Fraser University, and she also holds a Master's Degree in Journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. She has served on the boards of the Eastside Culture Crawl, Community Arts Council of Vancouver, the International Association for Public Participation and three Vancouver civic agencies. Her management consulting work focuses on developing corporate strategies with an ESG lens and supporting organizations in identifying their purpose while ensuring their business decisions, supply chain, culture, governance and operations align with their values. Please join us in warmly welcoming Alison to the IAP2 Canada team!