Catherine Rockandel and School District 38 (Richmond) accepted the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) 2017 Core Values Award for Respect for Diversity, Inclusion and Culture at the National Conference in Denver Colorado. The public engagement process "Our Schools, Our Students, Our Future - Lets Talk SD 38" included in person and online engagement.

Catherine shared creative tips and techniques for inspiring tenant engagement with over 35 non-profit housing providers.

Catherine Rockandel, BC Chapter President, International Association for Public Public Participation is co-presenting a workshop "Shake Up Your Thinking" with Anthea Brown, an IAP2 Director and Engagement Manager at Bang the Table.

Catherine Rockandel is presenting a workshop on Sustainable Community Planning Partnership Basics Thursday, February 9th, 2012 from 2:15pm to 3:45pm at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2012 Sustainable Communities Conference in Ottawa, Ontario.

Catherine Rockandel presents the workshop "What does it take to organize and facilitate effective community engagement" at the BC School Trustees Association Conference in Kelowna. The session focuses on what works and why, highlighting key learning from a recent BC School District case study. 

Building Constituency: The Museum as an Essential Service. This interactive workshop shares case studies, tools and techniques for museums to enhance their public value.

In the July/August Edition of the Canadian Museums Association Magazine "Muse" article on "Building Meaningful Long-Term Partnerships" outlines why a cooperative versus competitive mindset and approach to relationships contributes to successful partnerships. See copy in Resource Library.

Catherine Rockandel co-presents with Phil Aldrich and Ian McLennan at the Canadian Museums Association National Conference, May 12th at 2:30pm on collaborative methods for engaging community stakeholders.

Catherine Rockandel, Phil Aldrich, Ian McLennan and Alan Nursall, Science North will be presenting a session at the 2009 Canadian Museums Association Conference in Toronto, Ontario, March 25-28, 2009

The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), BC Chapter announced that Catherine Rockandel, was re-elected as the President for 2014-2015. She previously served as President from 2011-2013.

Catherine Rockandel and John Falk, Sea Grant Professor in Free-Choice Learning, Department of Science & Mathematics Education, Oregon State University and Judy Koke, Deputy Director of Education, Art Gallery of Ontario and Jim Covel, Director Interpretative Programs, Monterey Bay Aquarium will be a presenting a session at the 2009 American Association of Museums Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, April 30-May 1, 2009.