Denver, CO - Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative to Present at AFCC 13th Annual Symposium on Child CustodyOn Friday, November 9, 2018 IPI members Tim Connors and Brett Shelton will present at the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) for an afternoon (3:30-5:00 PM) session: Evidence Reboot: From Traditional Custody Evaluation to Peacemaking. If you are in
Lansing Michigan "Tribal Justice" screening with special guest Abby AbinantiOn October 31, 2018, there will be a special screening of the documentary “Tribal Justice” along with a talk by the Honorable Abby Abinanti, one of the two Tribal Judges featured in the film. The event will take place at the Michigan Hall of Justice in
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Honor Peacemaker Timothy ConnorsThe Nme’ Peacemaking Gavel by Patrick D. Wilson About three years ago my good friend and fellow Peacemaker Judge Timothy Connors attended the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Sturgeon Release. Tim relayed that he was immensely moved and felt a profound connection to the Sturgeon
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hears Testimony from Yurok Tribal Court's Abbi AbinantiPeacemaking Judge Abby Abinanti, Chief Judge of the Yurok Tribal Court, spoke to congress in regards to Justice for Native American Youth, follow this link: "Justice for Native Youth: the GAO Report on 'Native American Youth: "Involvement in Justice Systems and Information on Grants
Indigenous Peacemaking Goes to International ForumCarson Smith of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma traveled to Caux, Switzerland this July to speak at the Caux Forum on "Just Governance for Human Security". The international cross-section of participants at the event created a perfect environment to discuss human rights on a global scale. Carson’s presentation generally focused
NEWS - Life Comes From It - first of its kind grantmaking circleThe Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative is pleased to be helping spread the word about the establishment of a new initiative, Life Comes From It. This is a first of its kind grantmaking circle where decisions are made by people heavily steeped in restorative Justice,
Article: "Penobscot Nation drug court finds success by connecting participants with their roots"Penobscot Healing to Wellness Court has been in existence for 10 years and is benefiting the community in numerous ways, check out the article and the success of one man's healing journey.https://bangordailynews.com/2018/08/25/news/bangor/blending-culture-and-community-to-combat-addiction/
"Spirituality and Peacemaking" - Peacemakers From Across Turtle Island Gather for Advanced Training Attendees included IPI Advisory Committee member Judge Tim Connors, Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton, and peacemakers and others from the Little River Band, Chickasaw Nation, Grand Traverse Band, Ho-Chunk Nation, and Washtenaw County Court. Pictured here are participants in the Advanced Peacemaker
Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation Hosts IPIOn August 3, 2018 the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Peacemakers presented to the All- Potawatomi National Gathering Judicial Conference. Also there to share their knowledge were Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative members. L-R, Michael Petoskey (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Chief Judge and IPI Advisory Committee Member), Corrine Lange (Court Administrator for
Peacemakers at "The Movement of Movements: The Healing Worldview of Indigenous Peoples" Conference#TBT to last week when Karen Biestman (Stanford University), Brett Lee Shelton (IPI Senior Staff Attorney), and Jasmine Yepa (Jemez Pueblo), spoke about IPI's work and advances in Peacemaking at the National Native Philanthropy Institute at Santa Ana Pueblo on June 14.
Peacemakers At Work -Pokagon Basket of Tribal Wisdom TrainingMonday, June 11, at Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, in preparation for a peacemaking training, IPI Advisory Committee member Cheryl Fairbanks, Pokagon traditional leader Clarence White, IPI Advisory Committee member and Chief Judge of Pokagon Tribal Courts Michael Petoskey, IPI Senior Staff Attorney Brett Lee Shelton pose after
Basket of Tribal Wisdom - Weaving Tradition and Justice (June 12-13, 2018)Pokégnek Bodéwadmik (Pokagon Band of Potwatomi) and the Native American Rights Fund will be hosting a joint workshop combining basket weaving and Native Justice/Peacemaking Principles facilitated by Cheryl Fairbanks and Brett Lee Shelton of the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative. See the flyer for details.
David Raasch to Serve on State Bar of Wisconsin CommitteeAdvisory Committee member David Raasch (Stockbridge-Munsee) will be serving on a committee to address disparate and mass incarceration in Wisconsin. He will be joining the committee be on April 17, 2018. Dave will likely be promoting circle processes in sentencing and re-entry contexts, as he often
Screening - "Tribal Justice" and discussion Ethical & Jurisdictional ConsiderationsIPI's own, Chief Justice Michael Petoskey will be speaking on a panel after the movie screening, provide unique insight of tribal courts and peacemaking models . If you are in the area, check it out, see flyer below for details!
Article - "A Native American Tribe Is Using Traditional Culture to Fight AddictionPenobscot Nation located in Maine has set up a Health to Wellness Court to help their citizens overcome addiction. For the past 5 years, using a cultural curriculum and talking circles, this article highlights the journey of one Penobscot citizen on his journey
Article - "10 Questions: Native American Judge Devotes Legal Career to Restorative JusticeChief Judge Abby Abinanti of the Yurok Tribe gives an enticing interview to the American Bar Association Journal including her dedication to the tribal court's approach of justice including a wellness program, community restitution program led by a community-based approach to restorative justice.
Article - "First Nations Court Smart Move"After viewing the movie Tribal Justice, a compelling editorial in support of restorative justice implementation in tribal courts is supported and published in the Prince George Citizen. To read the editorial, click here. More about the film Tribal Justice can be found at https://vimeo.com/196530073.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Completes Peacemaking TrainingThe Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative (IPI), with several advisory committee members, completed a two part peacemaking facilitation training for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribe officials, community members, and staff. Follow this link for the written materials developed for the attendees EBCI Oct. 2017 and Jan. 2018 - PM Training
Article - "Alaska State Court Acts to Advance Tribal Circle Sentencing"The Alaska Supreme Court has adopted two rules – Criminal Rule 11(i) and Delinquency Rule 23(f) – which authorize judges to refer cases to tribes and other entities for recommendations as to the appropriate sentence or disposition. This was done at the recommendation of the
Exit, Pursued by a Bear: Why Peacemaking Makes Sense in State Court Justice Systems | Judicial DivisionIndigenous Peacemaking Initiative (IPI) Advisory Committee member Tim Connors was published in the American Bar Association's Tribal Courts Journal, describing peacemaking courts in Michigan and a basic understanding of peacemaking. Other IPI Advisory Committee members mentioned are Chief Judge Michael
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