ADR Saskatchewan offers free Mediation Practice Group evenings; Skill Development and Mediation Roleplay Practice Opportunities; and Lunch & Learn Book Club meetings on a regular basis. All skill levels welcome.  All people passionate about alternative dispute resolution welcome.

These opportunities are currently available in Saskatoon, and coming soon to Regina!  Participate in person, by phone or by video.

Download the following Mediation Practice Group materials:
-Free Mediation Services Solutions poster
-2018 Events schedule
-2018 Activity Schedule/Book List

The ADR Institute of Saskatchewan will present the ADR Institute of Canada's National Introductory MEDIATION Course May 14-18, 2018, at Queen's House, 601 Taylor Street West, Saskatoon.

Updated March 27, 2018 - Please note: This course delivery is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to be added to the Waiting list, please e-mail us at infoREMOVE_THIS@adrsaskatchewanREMOVE_THIS.ca. Next anticipated course delivery: Spring 2019 in Regina.

Professional Development Credits
• Approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 40.0 CPD hours.
• Eligible for 40 CHRP Recertification Hours from Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Saskatchewan.
• Earn 50 CEE points from ADR Institute of Canada for C.Meds and Q.Meds.

This comprehensive 40 hour program aims to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the Understanding-Based Approach to resolving disputes.

Learners will:
• Develop a clear understanding of their own perceptions, biases, and attitudes and how they impact others in conflict resolution.
• Learn the dynamics of conflict and the challenges of entering into negotiations.
• Learn tools for active listening, effective communicating, and managing power imbalance and heightened emotion in individuals in conflict.
• Learn the six phases of the Understanding-Based Approach to assist parties reach creative, mutually satisfactory resolutions.
• Participate in role plays to practice new conflict resolution skills and techniques.

Who Should Attend
• Anyone interested in learning mediation skills either to enhance their conflict resolution skills, or to pursue a career in mediation, including: Lawyers, Human Resource Professionals, Accountants, Educators, Project Managers, Team Leaders and anyone involved in situations where conflict may arise.
• No prior mediation training or qualifications required.
• This Course satisfies the Full Member criteria for an ADR Institute-approved 40 hour course in mediation, thereby providing graduates with access to membership in the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). It also provides the basic training component for the ADRIC Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) designation.

Our Instructors
Charmaine Panko, L.L.B., C.Med, Q.Arb, Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator; and
Scott Siemens, C.Med, B.Comm., FICB, Government of Canada accredited Internal Labour Relations Mediator with the Department of Justice’s ICMS network.
And a team of coaches made up of Chartered Mediators who will provide invaluable hands on expertise.
Note: The ADR Institute of Canada National Introductory Training Programs are delivered exclusively through highly qualified Trainers who have been accredited by ADRIC to deliver the programs.

Included in your registration fee
• The National Introductory Mediation Course Manual
• The National Introductory Mediation Course Activities Manual
• Refreshment breaks and lunches for all 5 days.

Schedule:  8:00 am - 5:30 pm daily.  View the full program.

Note: Participants will be required to complete a Conflict Styles Inventory prior to the start of the Course. This material will be provided to registrants in advance.

Participants will receive a Certificate upon successful completion of the Course.

Fees
Members:         $1,995 plus GST
Non-Members: $2,295 plus GST

Updated March 27, 2018 - Please note: This course delivery is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to be added to the Waiting list, please e-mail us at infoREMOVE_THIS@adrsaskatchewanREMOVE_THIS.ca. Next anticipated course delivery: Spring 2019 in Regina.

We offer the ADR Institute of Canada National Introductory ARBITRATION Training Course.

This comprehensive, 40 hour program includes: An introduction to the arbitration process and its various applications; How to conduct an arbitration hearing; and How to write an arbitration award. 

Approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 38.00 CPD Hours (including 3.0 hours Ethics).  Earn 50 CEE points from ADR Institute of Canada for C.Meds and Q.Meds.

Once successfully completed, this course fulfills the educational requirements for ADR Institute of Canada's national designations of Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb).

Learning Objectives
•   Become familiar with arbitration as a process.
•   Compare arbitration, mediation, negotiation and litigation and understand their differences.
•   Become aware of the various applications for arbitration.
•   Become fluent in the arbitration act in your jurisdiction.
•   Know the key objectives of arbitration.
•   Understand the role and responsibilities of the arbitrator.
•   Learn the stages of an arbitration file.
•   Learn about running a fair arbitration hearing.
•   Understand the concept of evidence in arbitration hearings.
•   Understand the role of contract law in arbitration.
•   Be introduced to the modern method of interpretation of contracts and legislation.
•   Learn about good decision making and gain practice in decision making as the arbitrator.
•   Learn about good decision writing and gain practice in writing awards.
•   Gain practice in dealing with ethical dilemmas.

Next course delivery: October 23, 24, 25, and November 5 & 6, 2018 in Regina.

Registration Fees:  To be determined.

Registration information will be available here later this Spring.

The ADR Institute of Saskatchewan is proud to be a fraternal partner of the ADR Institute of Alberta and highly recommends the 2018 ADR Alberta Symposium, to be held May 15 & 16, 2018 in Edmonton.  Please see details at: www.adralberta.com/2018-ADR-Symposium.

The Saskatchewan Administrative Tribunals Association (SATA) invites everyone to attend their 7th Annual Conference “Practice Skills for Modern Tribunals” being held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Regina.  This is a great opportunity to network, learn and listen to some remarkable speakers.  Visit the SATA website to download the Agenda and Registration Form.