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
EVENT: Restorative Justice Centre Open House Please join us for an open house for the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Restorative Justice Centre. This event is open to everyone, celebrating their opening and inviting connections between First Nations citizens and others regarding Restorative and Indigenous Justice in Winnipeg and beyond. Restorative Justice Week invitation FlierDownload
Trigger Points: Current State of Research on History, Impacts, and Healing Related to the United States’ Indian Industrial/Boarding School Policy This review gathers existing research about the purposes and human rights abuses of US American Indian boarding school policies, why they matter still today, and—most importantly—how recovery can and is being accomplished. Special thanks the
PHOTOS: OCTOBER PEACEMAKING EVENTS Honoring Indigenous People Brett Lee Shelton, and distinguished First Nations, Rotary, and Judicial guests after presenting on Indigenous Peacemaking at a presentation hosted by the Honoring Indigenous People Section of the Manitoba Rotary Club, on Oct 16, 2019 Please visit rotaryhip.com to donate or join. Meet Me at the Bell Tower
PAPER: How the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Supports Peacemaking The Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative recently released a detailed explanation of how the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples supports peacemaking. From the paper: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP or the Declaration) was
EVENT: The Consortium of North American Peace Programs (CONAPP) presents "A Peace and Justice Undergraduate Student Conference" on June 8-11, 2020 (Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, USA) Download FlierDownload Download PosterDownload
EVENT: Restorative Justice Panel at Vander Vennet Theatre (Saint Mary's College, Indiana) Join IPI advisory member Chief Judge Michael Petoskey for the Restorative Justice Panel at Vander Vennet Theatre (Saint Mary's College, Indiana) on Friday, November 1, 2019, 12-1 p.m. Download Event FlierDownload
EVENT: Peace Circle Facilitator Training Advisory Committee members Mike Jackson and Cheryl Fairbanks are providing a training in peace circle facilitation at Yakutat, AK on August 8-9.
PICTURE: "Cultural Intervention as Alternative Juvenile Justice and Prevention" Terry Kemper (pictured in white shirt) co-presented with Peacemaker Laurie Vilas for the youth at the NACRJ 2019 Conference in Denver, Colorado
PICTURES: "Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative: Tribal Justice, Roots and Allies, and Cultural Recovery in Indigenous" L-R: Brett Lee Shelton, Cheryl Demmert Fairbanks, David Raasch, Laurie Vilas, and Natasha Gourd L-R: Dave Raasch and Natasha Gourd L-R: Cheryl Fairbanks, David Raasch, Laurie Vilas, and Natasha Gourd L-R: Brett Lee Shelton, Cheryl Demmert Fairbanks, David Raasch, Laurie Vilas,
PICTURES: "Life Comes From It: Innovative Grassroots Movement-Building Led by People of Color and Indigenous Peacemakers" IPI Advisory Committee members and allies spoke with conference attendees at the 7th National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) on innovative grassroots movements. Hon. Robert Yazzie shares knowledge at the 7th NACRJ Conference Seth Weiner, IPI Ally,
PICTURES: IPI Reception in Denver, CO 2019 In conjunction with the 7th National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Conference, where many IPI Advisory Committee members presented, the Advisory Committee was able to gather with allies and friends for a reception hosted by Casey Family Programs. We are grateful to and Dr. Brian Jarrett ((CSU-DH),
PICTURES: “Incorporating Indigenous Conflict Prevention, Healing, and Harmony Models into Higher Education” IPI Advisory Committee members Cheryl Fairbanks and Chief Justice Emeritus Robert Yazzie along with Dr. Brian Polkinghorn presented at the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice. Below are pictures during the workshop of the peacemakers in action: IPI Advisory members Robert Yazzie
EVENT: Michigan Judges Association Conference Advisory Committee members Judge Tim Connors and Chief Judge Michael Petoskey will present a plenary discussion on Peacemaking Courts at the Michigan Judges Association Annual Conference, August 18-20, 2019.
NEWS: "Healing Circle Follows Racist Graffiti" The Native American community in Rapid City, SD responded to “No Indians ”, swastikas, and other racist graffiti in a community park by holding a healing circle and prayers so they act as provide role models for their children. Click HERE for the full story.
NEWS: PeaceJam Rocky Mountain is hiring! News from our friends at PeaceJam, check out the below employment opportunity: We are SO excited to announce that we have begun the search for the next Program Director for PeaceJam Rocky Mountain! We are looking for a rock star of a human to join our local team to
PHOTOS - Pokagon Peacemaking Training Turtle Talk featured photos of IPI's training last week at the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in Dowagiac Michigan. IPI Advisory Committee Members pictured below are Brett Lee Shelton, Chief Judge Michael Petoskey, and Chief Justice Emeritus Robert Yazzie. Photo Credit: Turtle Talk by Matthew L.M. Fletcher
WORKSHOP: "Cultural Intervention as Alternative Juvenile Justice and Prevention" IPI will be at the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice conference in June. This workshop will address the following objectives: Community-based circles with juvenile offenders can be used as a diversion for minor offenses, clearing their record and preventing a snowball effect of repeated offenses.
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