Oct. 14th, 2026: NACRJ Indigenous Peacemaking Through a Dakota Lens Nacikinžiŋpi (“standing up again”) peacemaking system. Peacemaking will be presented not as a technique or intervention, but as a relational way of being rooted in Dakota language, values, kinship, and land. Participants will reflect on the difference between resolving conflict and restoring balance, the role
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Peacemaking Probation Department has opened registration for "Peacemakers For a New Generation." The 2024 conference will take place in Mainstee, Mich. August 14-16 at the Little River Casino and Resort.
Passing the Basket - Peacemaking Webinar March 22, 2023, 12:00PM PST Life Comes From It has announced their Peacemaking webinar series co-presented by Sovereignty 360. We welcome Cheryl Demmert Fairbanks (Tlingit-Tsimshian), Christy Chapman (Zuni), Rainey Enjady (Mescalero), and Chief Justice Emeritus Robert Yazzie (Dine) for a 90 - minute discussion about peacemaking. All are welcome.
10th Annual Judicial Gathering for Tribal Justice Collaborative October 22, 2021 The Tribal Justice Collaborative of California has announced that registration is now open for the 10th AnnualJustice Gathering of California. This is a wonderful opportunity for thoseconcerned with Indian Child Welfare in California to learn and to network. Peacemaking and other traditional processes relevant to ChildWelfare
Colorado Bar Association - Introduction to the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative Mark your calendars for June 11, 2021 at 12:00PM MST. Register now for early bird discount by Tuesday, June 01, 2021. Final registration deadline, Thursday, June 10, 2021. Learn how to implement traditions for dispute resolution in Tribal courts. A preferred approach for child welfare, juvenile offenders,
For Graduate and Undergraduate Students, "Peacemaking Circles: Indigenous Healing in Times of Conflict" (August 6-8th, 2021): Navigating interpersonal and group conflicts through Peacemaking. Providing an opportunity to actively engage in scenario-based learning. To register, either click the attached flyer or this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaYvV4GRO0JyY4abAGTw80lD9Qwaj__koWBExiWEA5a2sT-Q/viewform
11th Annual International Cyber-Conference on Dispute Resolution, Wed. April 7 @ Noon-2:30 pm (US Pacific Coast Time) 11th Annual Cyber Conference Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative is co-hosting, the 11th Annual International Cyber-Conference on Dispute Resolution, focusing on, "Working Together to Build Common Ground: Moving Beyond the Echo Chambers". Each year, the Cyber-conference has promoted
Indigenous Women Peacemakers "Life Comes From It" speaker series featuring Peacemaker, Cheryl Demmert Fairbanks (Tlingit-Tsimshian), March 22, 2021, 9:00AM PST, register via the link below. https://shoutout.wix.com/so/70NWZk7TR?languageTag=en&cid=eae954fc-785f-4c71-86f8-ecd8693b7b4d#/main
Restorative Practices in Youth Justice The Michigan Center for Youth Justice is presenting an expert panel discussion on youth justice, including Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative (IPI) Advisory Committee member, Tim Connors and dear friend to IPI, Belinda Dulin. The event is open to all who are interested. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 2PM (Eastern Time) See
NEWS: STANFORD DEVELOP FOR GOOD PARTNERS WITH INDIGENOUS PEACEMAKING INITIATIVE We are getting a new look! Students in the Stanford University Develop for Good project have agreed to help IPI evaluate and update our website! The photos here are from a recent zoom meeting between the students who volunteer their time to help selected socially-beneficial
NEWS: PEACEMAKING COLLOQIUM 2020 REMINDER A reminder for all that the Peacemaking Colloqium 2020 will be held this week on Wednesday, August 5th through Thursday, August 6th. This event will be convened through Zoom, due to the the current covid-19 pandemic. If you have not registered for this event yet, please click here to register
NEWS: PEACEMAKING COLLOQUIUM REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Please join us for the Peacemaking Colloquium 2020 - REGISTER FOR PEACEMAKING COLLOQUIUM. PURPOSE: Peacemaking is an indigenous circle process based on tribal values and customary law providing a basis for helping resolve conflicts and disputes. Many Colloquiums have been held throughout the nation which involved peacemakers, scholars, tribal communities, and
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
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
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
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
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.
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),
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