IAP2 Wild Rose Chapter

Unveiling the Impact of Disinformation: Insights from the 2023 IPR-Leger Study A Summary for Public Engagement Professionals The Institute for Public Relations and Leger have unveiled their 4th annual Disinformation in Society Report, providing an insightful exploration into American perceptions of disinformation and its ramifications. The study surveyed 2,002 Americans, shedding light on the growing concerns over disinformation and misinformation in the socio-political landscape, seen as overshadowing traditional concerns such as border security, climate change, and terrorism. Read the entire blog at https://lnkd.in/gHbZcHet

Democracy in Action Webinar Nov. 6, 2024 at 12 p.m. Tired of only seeing the same faces at every event or questioning whether your public engagement efforts are making a true impact? Learn about strategies to boost participation and build more meaningful connections in your work. Join Dawn Green, MA in Community Engagement and seasoned IAP2 professional, for a deep dive into her research: "Democracy in Action: Public Engagement in Strathcona County." She will discuss her thesis findings that will deepen your understanding on the connection between public engagement and democracy. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of what motivates your fellow citizens to participate in public engagement events and how you can harness these insights to foster a more engaged and democratic community. Sign up to elevate your public engagement approach! Register at https://lnkd.in/g_9jyGmx Register at https://lnkd.in/g_9jyGmx

It's a wrap! The 2024 P2 Palooza reunited over 40 Alberta public engagement practitioners and reignited their passion in our post-pandemic world. A huge shout out to the volunteers, presenters and corporate sponsors who made the learnings and discussions possible! Following the blessing by Art Cunningham, P2 Palooza presentations were: ▪ The Power of Story with Lisa Gerber ▪ The Power of GenAI with Rebecca Bultsma ▪ The Power of Inclusion with Leonka Kaluha ▪ The Power of Meditation with Steven Gignac ▪ The Three Eras of Indigenous Engagement with Arthur Cunningham, Anne Harding, and Thalia Aspeslet ▪ Weaving our learning together with our network: the warp and weft of P2 facilitated by Lara Tierney Check out some P2 Palooza Pictures at https://lnkd.in/gNV_j6yr Thank you to our sponsors!

We're grateful for the support of our P2 Palooza 2024 Gold Sponsor, ISL Engineering. Thank you, Amanda Kaiser, for speaking to us today about ISL's commitment to P2 and dedication to delivering innovative and cost-effective projects.

Thanks to Jambo™ - SRM software , our Platinum Sponsor, for their support in making P2 Palooza 2024 a success! Our appreciation goes out to Sarah Hope for sharing valuable information about their Stakeholder Relationship Management software with us today.

Thanks to everyone who came out to connect and enjoy some yummy food and drinks while knocking down pins at the P2 Palooza Social tonight! Looking forward to a great day of learning tomorrow. #iap2wildrose #iap2wildrosep2palooza #nationalon10

We're excited to announce @dialogue-partners-inc as a Bronze Sponsor for the P2 Palooza. Welcome aboard! As trailblazers in public engagement, Dialogue Partners supports organizations and groups involved in high stakes, high impact situations. Don’t miss out on their in-person training this fall in these Canadian cities: Ottawa: Oct 24, 2024, at the IAP2 North America Conference Course: Understanding People & Communities Register at https://lnkd.in/gvVA4q_b Regina: Oct 16-18 and Nov 26-27, 2024 Winnipeg: Nov 13-15 and 18-19, 2024 Course: Certificate in P2 Register at https://lnkd.in/gRwCDVcG Connect with Dialogue Partners at https://lnkd.in/g_h-C4tw, https://lnkd.in/g35FjjDS, or www.dialoguepartners.ca/. #P2Palooza #PublicEngagement #CommunityBuilding #IAP2 #ProfessionalDevelopment #HighImpact #DialoguePartners #Ottawa #Regina #Winnipeg #Training

We're excited to announce @ForumCommunityRelations as a Bronze Sponsor for the P2 Palooza. Welcome aboard! Forum Community Relations, is a Calgary based consulting company dedicated to catalyzing better communities through Indigenous relations and community engagement. Connect with them at https://lnkd.in/gSSSN7kb, https://lnkd.in/gJEjbZdQ, or www.forumrelations.com.

We're excited to announce @tiliaconsulting as a Bronze Sponsor for the P2 Palooza. Welcome aboard! Tilia Consulting's mission is to nurture belonging, inspire connection and spark imagination — one conversation at a time. Connect with Tilia at https://lnkd.in/gNxpgMaH, https://lnkd.in/gei8RBN2, or https://tiliaconsulting.ca.

We're excited to announce @WSP as our Silver Sponsor for the P2 Palooza. Welcome aboard! Looking at complex problems from different angles, WSP plans, designs, manages, and engineer our communities to thrive, delivering innovative and Future Ready® solutions to our clients. Connect with WSP at https://lnkd.in/gf9YPuCi, www.facebook.com/WSPglobal, https://lnkd.in/g4GPQMXw, and www.wsp.com.