Continuing with Mediate BC’s Equity in Conflict Resolution speaker series, we are excited to host this third session focusing on the use of power and inclusive leadership.
This session will be facilitated by Nadine Nakagawa of Bakau Consulting. It invites mediation and conflict resolution practitioners to consider their identities and positionality in relation to the identities of their clients. While we may often think that centering equity in our work means understanding and accommodating the needs of our clients, this session will guide participants into self-reflection on how we may be perceived and received by those seeking our expertise, as well as how we can use our personal and professional power ethically within our practice.
We are thrilled to welcome Frank Morven, RRM as the second presenter for our Equity in Conflict Resolution speaker series!
This session will continue discussions of equity, diversity and inclusion in our practice. We had some great conversations at the last session and are encouraged to keep building a community of practice for mediators seeking to embrace these principles in their work.
This event will be online and free. Participation will count towards Mediate BC’s annual continuing professional development requirement for EDI topics.
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour Indigenous children who attended residential schools and reflect on the impacts of these schools. It’s one day of reflection and action in a long process of reconciliation, between survivors of residential schools & Indigenous nations and the Canadian government & non-Indigenous Canadians.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is also a day to discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and what steps have been taken towards reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was created to document the stories and experiences of residential school survivors and learn how reconciliation might be achieved in Canada. The Commission published 94 Calls to Action, which provide material steps for the Canadian government and non-Indigenous Canadians to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.”
We invite you to send nominations for the Susanna Jani Award Supporting Excellence in Mediation!
The Susanna Jani Award recognizes an individual who:
To nominate someone, send the following to Ann Lee by Tuesday, October 15:
Welcome to our new website! As you look around the site, please note that new features and information will be added regularly.
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Mediate BC serves communities across the lands of many Indigenous peoples, unceded, unsurrendered, and treaty. We are committed to advancing Indigenous sovereignty, inherent rights and self-determination. In order to do this, we commit to deepening our understanding of the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and the ongoing effects of colonization. Further, we commit to developing meaningful dialogue and relationships founded on respect.
