NEWS: A Little Girl's Wisdom The wisdom this little girl shares with her mother after the parents had an argument is amazing. Native cultures often conceptualize children and elders as closest to the spirit world. This girl shares the perspective… as she tries to make peace in her home life… https://youtu.be/y62veCinCvc Special thanks to Judge
NEWS: Advice to Western Civil Societies, from a Long-term First Nations Ally Canadian Attorney and Friend of IPI David G. Newman, Q.C., of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is featured in the recently published Supreme Advocacy article “Advice, and Urging, from a 50-year Lawyer in the Middle of Canada.” Newman’s call to action includes the admonition that
NEWS: The Little Book of Restorative Teaching Tools - A Virtual Book Launch At this link, you can find a free webinar on the Little Book of Restorative Teaching Tools, sponsored by the Zehr Institute and presented by the authors, Lindsey Pointer and Kathleen McGoey of the Longmont (Colorado) Community Justice Partners program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=emb_logo&time_continue=11&v=scRaXcnP9qM Includes
NEWS: Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia is Offering Peacemaking Courses The Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia is offering a series of classes related to peace and circle processes in a non-tribal context. These courses include: Transforming Community Spaces through Equitable CollaborationFrank Dukes and Leanne Nurse Live online course dates and times: May 13, 20, 27:
NEWS: Peacemaking at Home During Quarantine SOME TIMELY ADVICE to help keep peace while living in quarantine! Featured below are links to some helpful articles, initially compiled by the Conflict Resolution Institute at the University of Denver, "How to Not Completely Hate the People You’re Quarantined With" Take it from experts who study isolation: It’s
NEWS: Timely Ledger Art Shared by Artist George Levi Cheyenne and Arapaho artist George Levi created this ledger art drawing to support efforts to act responsibly and protect each other. Thank you and please share this message! Click here to download:Download
NEWS: Native American Peacemaking Court Offers a Model for Reform Excellent 2017 article by Rebecca Clarren that features groundbreaking Tribal Court Judge Abbi Abinanti, and application of peacemaking principles in a domestic violence case. The article also discusses the court of IPI Advisoryc Committee member and Michigan state court judge Timothy Connors (along with a
NEWS: Donate to the Flicker Fund! Please consider donating now to the Flicker Fund, which is raising and mobilizing funds to direct critical resources to the most vulnerable in our already challenged communities. The Flicker Fund provides direct grant support to stressed Indigenous communities on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, where some are already facing
EVENT: Cyber-Conference on Dispute Resolution The 10th Annual International Cyber-Conference on Dispute Resolution is being held at California State University, Dominguez Hills in the Extended Education Auditorium on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Online attendance options are also available. The Cyber-Conference will deal with negotiations, conflict resolution, and peacemaking methods. Please download the promotional flyer for
EVENT: MIDWEST PEACEMAKING TRAINING AGENDA RELEASED ICWA as the Gold Standard FlyerDownload The title of this year's workshop is "ICWA as the Gold Standard for All Children - Reunification in Courts and Schools, Peacemaking as a Path to Get There." This year’s training will feature a State ICWA training and an example of School Peacemaking
NEWS: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribe's Peacemaking Center Update The sign at the new Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Court in Dowagiac, MI brings the prominence of peacemaking to all who pass by. Construction for the Peacemaking Center started in 2018 and took over 15 months to complete. The Pokagon Band of Powatomini Court &
NEWS: Grant Opportunities for Supporting Native Youth and Culture Available For those interested, there are two grant opportunities available for supporting Native Youth and Culture. The Native Youth and Culture Fund Grant Opportunity offered by the First Nations Development Instituted which is intended "to partner with tribes, Native nonprofit organizations and Native community groups working
EVENT: MIDWEST PEACEMAKING TRAINING Midwest Peacemaking 2020 FlyerDownload The Midwest Peacemaking Training for 2020 has been scheduled for August 6th and 7th at the Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, MI. The details of the Midwest Peacemaker Training 2020, and a registration web page, are out now. Click on the link below to sign up
NEWS: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY SEEKS RESTORATIVE PRACTICES PROJECT ANALYST The University of California at Berkeley is currently searching for a Restorative Practices Project Analyst. Per the University of California, Berkeley's job posting, job duties will include: Supporting the Center for Student Conduct's (CSC) mission to administer the UC Berkeley Code of Student Conduct through
NEWS: INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKING CONFERENCE 2020 POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 The International Peacemaking Conference previously scheduled for August 5-7, 2020 has been postponed until 2021 to allow for greater planning and further fundraising efforts. Please download the flyer below for additional information. Peacemaking Cancellation FlyerDownload
NEWS: JUDGE CONNORS TAKING PEACEMAKING ADAPTATION INTERNATIONAL This very informative article from Ireland describes a recent lecture given by IPI Advisory Committee member Judge Timothy Connors during a visit to the homeland of his own ancestors. He described the shortcomings of Irish mediation standards, and the potential benefits of alternative approaches such as the peacemaking
NEWS: PEACEMAKING AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY Taking a break from video recording talks about peacemaking for Stanford University archives, as part of our ongoing partnership with the Stanford Native American Community Center are, l - r : Advisory Committee members Cheryl Fairbanks (Tlingit/Tsimpsian) and Carson Smith (Choctaw Nation), Native American Rights Fund Staff Attorney Brett Lee
EVENT: SAVE THE DATE! INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKING CONFERENCE 2020 International Peacemaking Conference 2020 FlierDownload Anyone interested in peacemaking should be planning to go to the International Peacemaking Conference, to be held on August 5-7, 2020 at the home of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Manistee, Michigan, USA. A full range of topics will
NEWS: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Opens New Justice Center The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians recently opened its new justice center, which features a circular design theme, a round peacemaking room, and a healing fire. The local news report below shows the facility, and features a great explanation given by IPI Advisory Committee member
NEWS: Manitoba Bar Association Newsletter Article on Restorative Justice and Indigenous Peace-Making Methodologies in Manitoba Courts We invite you to read this article written by David G. Newman, Q.C., and published in the Manitoba Bar Association Newsletter regarding recent peacemaking events in Manitoba and giving compelling background information on the events' prominent speakers. Click here
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