Conflict Resolution Day 2016
Celebrating 10 Years!
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Summary
There were 10 events held across the province in 2016 to celebrate Conflict Resolution Day. A total of 97 individuals participated in 6 workshops held in 5 locations - Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, and Strathcona County. This year the planning committee hosted its first ADR Information Fair in Edmonton; a showcase of ADR services and providers for Albertans. The event held in downtown Edmonton attracted many members of the public to learn more about ADR and its many benefits. Participant feedback about the events overall were that the workshop was very relevant and helpful to both their personal and professional lives. The most consistent theme for where improvements could be made was that participants wanted more time for learning and role plays. A list of events and workshops that occurred are listed below. |
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Calgary Event: ADR Networking Mixer Hosted by: Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) Date: Wednesday, October 26 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: BP Lounge, Boston Pizza, 1116 17th Avenue, Edmonton Open to: ADR Professionals or anyone with an interest in ADR Details: Come out for appetizers, drinks, and door prizes and connect with your colleagues in ADR! This is a FREE networking event. No pre-registration is required. Edmonton Event: Conflict in the Workplace by Margot Ross-Graham Hosted by: CBC Radio 1 - Edmonton AM Date: Tuesday, October 25 Time: 7:40am Details: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2696784339 Event: ADR Networking Mixer Hosted by: Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) Date: Tuesday, October 18 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Location: BP Lounge, Boston Pizza, 10620 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Open to: ADR Professionals or anyone with an interest in ADR Details: Come out for appetizers, drinks, and door prizes and connect with your colleagues in ADR! This is a FREE networking event. No pre-registration is required. Charitable donations for community mediation will be accepted at the door on behalf of the Mediation & Restorative Justice Centre. Movie & Discussion: Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age Hosted by: Association of Collaborative Family Practitioners Date: Thursday, October 20 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: 111 89th Ave - UofA Law Faculty - Room 237/231 Open to: Public Details: We invite you to watch "Screenagers", a documentary of how screen time affects brain development. This award-winning movie aims to increase awareness and is recommended for parents, teenagers, educators and anyone else interested in the effects of using smartphones and computers in our daily lives. A Q&A with two knowledgeable Mental Health Professionals will take place after the screening. Popcorn to be provided. Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Conflict Resolution Day Planning Committee Date: Friday, October 21 Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Location: Stanley Milner Library 7A Sir Winston Churchill Square (Centennial Room) Open to: Public Details: Most people have a hard time responding to personal attacks in emails, texts and other communications. Learn four easy steps to bring an angry exchange to a quick conclusion without losing it yourself. Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to manage hostile communications. RSVP: Donna.Cross@edmontonpolice.ca Event: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Information Fair Hosted by: Conflict Resolution Day Planning Committee Date: Friday, October 21 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Stanley Milner Library 7A Sir Winston Churchill Square (Main Lobby) Open to: Public Details: Conflict Resolution Day Planning Committee members will showcase their services, provide information on the benefits of ADR, and assist individuals with how to access ADR resources in their community, within government or when engaging a private ADR professional. Grande Prairie Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Peace Circle of Mediators Date: Thursday, October 20 Time: 9:30-10:30am; noon-1:15pm; 3:30-4:30pm Location: Grande Prairie Courthouse (Mediation Room) and Lions Learning Centre for the lunch-hour presentation. Open to: Public and courthouse employees Event Description: Attend our workshop and learn the methods and skills to help you constructively navigate through communications that have a hostile tone. The 9:30 and 3:30 events are being held at the courthouse. The 12 noon event is open to the public, includes a light lunch and and will be held at the Lions Learning Centre. RSVP: Pre-registration is required for any of these workshops by calling 780-539-6077 Medicine Hat Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Dispute Resolution Services, Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Date: Thursday, October 20 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Location: Medicine Hat Provincial Court Building Open to: All front-line staff in government and non-profit sectors Description: This year's topic focuses on managing hostile communication, in particular, written communications. The content is based on the work of Bill Eddy from the High Conflict Institute. RSVP: please pre-register with dodi.hodgson@gov.ab.ca Sherwood Park Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Strathcona County Community Mediation Date: Thursday, October 20 Time: 12pm-1pm Open to: Public, Community Partners and Referral Agencies, and County Officials Location: Main Floor Boardroom, Chamber of Commerce, 100 Ordze Avenue, Sherwood Park Description: Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to manage hostile communications. Facilitated by Strathcona County Community Mediation volunteers. Bring your lunch! |
Private Events
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Calgary
Event: Conflict Resolution Day at W.H. Croxford Hosted by: PMAST Date: October 20, 2016 Location: W.H. Croxford High School Open to: Students Description: Bringing awareness to Conflict Resolution Day to High School Students from Grade 9-12. Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Dispute Resolution Services, Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Date: October 20, 2016 Location: Calgary Court Centre Open to: RCAS employees and roster members Description: Conflict resolution day workshop Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Alberta Energy Regulator Date: October 20, 2016 Location: AER, Calgary Office Open to: AER Employees Description: Conflict resolution day workshop Edmonton Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Dispute Resolution Services, Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Date: October 20, 2016 Location: Brownlee Building Open to: RCAS employees and roster members Description: Conflict resolution day workshop Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Conflict Resolution Centre Western & Northern Region, Department of National Defence Date: October 20, 2016 Location: CRC Western & Northern Region Open to: CAF Members & DND Employees Description: Conflict resolution day workshop Event: Zentangle Art Class Hosted by: Conflict Resolution Centre Western & Northern Region, Department of National Defence Date: October 20, 2016 Location: CRC Western & Northern Region Open to: CAF Members & DND Employees Description: Zentangle - Yoga for the Mind! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Workshop: Managing Hostile Communications Hosted by: Alberta Municipal Affairs Date: October 20, 2016 Location: Commerce Place, Edmonton Open to: Alberta Municipal Affairs employees Description: Most people have a hard time responding to personal attacks in emails, texts and other communications. Learn four easy steps to bring an angry exchange to a quick conclusion without losing it yourself. Join us for a hands-on workshop and learn how to manage hostile communications. |
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