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 just beginning in 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

We offer the ADR Institute of Canada National Introductory MEDIATION Training Course.  This is a comprehensive, 40 hour program which aims to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the Understanding-Based Approach to resolving disputes.

The course has been approved for Continuing Professional Development credits by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 40.0 CPD hours, and is eligible for 40 CHRP Recertification Hours from Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Saskatchewan.  Also, earn 50 CEE points from ADR Institute of Canada for C.Meds and Q.Meds.

Taught by nationally approved Chartered Mediators of the Institute, along with a team of Coaches who are either Chartered or Qualified Mediators, this course will be of interest to anyone learning mediation skills to either enhance their conflict resolution skills, or pursue a career as a mediator. No prior mediation training or qualifications required.

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.

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 anticipated course delivery: Fall 2019 in Saskatoon.

Our national body, the ADR Institute of Canada, is holding its Annual National Conference "ADRIC 2018: ADR to the Rescue of Justice", November 21-23, 2018 in Montréal, Québec.  Everyone with an interest in ADR is encouraged to attend!  Click here to view the ADRIC 2018 conference website.

Panko Collaborative Law and Mediation is presenting a one-day business development workshop: "Make Money Mediating" on December 2, 2018.  Learn how to turn your passion for mediation into a full time career.  Click here to learn more.