The State Bar of Michigan’s American Indian Law Section and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section's Diversity and Inclusion Action Team are pleased to offer an event about Peacemaking Circles, a time-tested model for healing relationships and keeping them healthy. The American Indian Law and ADR Section’s Peacemaking Virtual Luncheon will take place Wednesday, April 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Based on indigenous teaching, the Circle process builds an intentionally safe space to discuss conflict resolution and is a concept that can be appreciated by many alternative dispute practitioners.
This event is Part 1 of a two part series. Part 1 will cover the history and the origins of peacemaking circles, the ground rules, and the process for peace makers. Part 2 will be a hybrid event (virtual and in person), to be scheduled at a later date in the fall, and will include an actual peacemaking circle demonstration in which in person participants will have the opportunity to participate in the circle. The demonstration will be conducted by highly accomplished Native American circle keepers and other peace makers.
Moderating the event will be Stacey L. Rock (American Indian Law Section chairwoman). Rock is employed with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians as the associate general counsel. She is a graduate of Cooley Law School where she interned for the Innocence Project. She is also a certified mediator and has extensive experience in the development and utilization of peacemaking programs. She is a proud citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
To register for the Peacemaking Virtual Luncheon, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.
Based on indigenous teaching, the Circle process builds an intentionally safe space to discuss conflict resolution and is a concept that can be appreciated by many alternative dispute practitioners.
This event is Part 1 of a two part series. Part 1 will cover the history and the origins of peacemaking circles, the ground rules, and the process for peace makers. Part 2 will be a hybrid event (virtual and in person), to be scheduled at a later date in the fall, and will include an actual peacemaking circle demonstration in which in person participants will have the opportunity to participate in the circle. The demonstration will be conducted by highly accomplished Native American circle keepers and other peace makers.
Moderating the event will be Stacey L. Rock (American Indian Law Section chairwoman). Rock is employed with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians as the associate general counsel. She is a graduate of Cooley Law School where she interned for the Innocence Project. She is also a certified mediator and has extensive experience in the development and utilization of peacemaking programs. She is a proud citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
To register for the Peacemaking Virtual Luncheon, visit https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.
