New Conflict Resolution Week events will continue to be announced. Check back frequently to avoid missing out!
All Week: November 4th - 10th
Join PignPotato Games in a week-long scavenger hunt for conflict resolution professionals to celebrate Conflict Resolution Week in BC.
For more information, and to register visit the PignPotato scavenger hunt website.
Mediate BC will be joining Justice Education Society all week to talk to school groups about mediation and ways to resolve confict outside of the court system.
Monday November 6th
- More Than A Roof Society
- 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- with mediator Jereme Brooks
Jereme Brooks is joining the Karis Place community to talk conflict resolution and communication skills for stronger community living.
- Nanaimo, The Network Hub 102-155 Skinner Street
- 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- with mediator Laraine Ashpole
Local mediators are invited to the premiere of the Mid-Island Mediators' Lounge.
Contact: Laraine Ashpole and RSVP by November 3rd.
Tuesday November 7th
- Victoria, Langham Theatre Lounge
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- with Dialogue and Resolution Services
This event has been cancelled.
- Vancouver, People's Law School
- 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- with mediator Katherine Fraser
At this session, you will learn the importance of sharing information with a co-parent, potential communication pitfalls, and how to communicate in a productive way. Also featured: tips on how to handle high conflict personalities.
Register for this free event at the eventbrite link
Wednesday November 8th
- YWCA Cause We Care House
- 11:00pm to 2:00pm
- with mediator Kellie Tennant
Do you feel informed, confident, and supported when talking with your social worker about what's best for your child? Child protection mediator Kellie Tennant will be at YWCA's Cause We Care House having a discussion on:
- Your legal rights and the rights of your children
- What is mediation and how can it help you
- What options are available for aboriginal families
- How to be assertive with your social worker without escalating conflict
Thursday November 9th
- Webinar, The Caregiver Network
- 6:30pm to 8:00pm
- with mediator Joan Braun
This webinar will cover balancing older adult autonomy with safety, legal frameworks for resolving issues, when it might be wise to seek outside help, techniques for dealing with different opinions and how to have productive conversations.
Register for this free webinar at the Caregiver Network.
- Douglas Lounge, Douglas Park Community Centre
- 7:00pm to 8:00pm
- with mediator Angela Stadel
Join mediator Angela Stadel for an opportunity to learn and practice communication skills and share strategies for avoiding and resolving neighbour disputes.
Register for this free event at the eventbrite link
Wednesday November 15th
- Vancouver Board of Trade's Company of Young Professionals
- 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- with mediator Jaime Sarophim
Do you have the tools to manage and lead diverse and complex teams? This is your opportunity to learn from the best and become a more effective leader.
Join the Vancouver Board of Trade's Company of Young Professionals for an evening of networking, learning and skill building with professional mediator Jaime Sarophim. Apply collaborative communication skills for effective leadership in negotiations, problem solving and conflict resolution. Practice and develop your skills in small groups coached by professional mediators from Mediate BC.
To register and learn more visit Leading Together: Collaborative Communication and Negotiation.