About the Event
Pre-Conference: Thursday, April 30th
Main Conference: Friday, May 1st
About the Conference
Co-sponsored by Mediate BC and the JIBC , this conference provides an interactive exploration of collaborative conflict resolution and mediation topics in various contexts. It brings together a diverse range of people working in conflict resolution and management, including:
- Mediators and Facilitators
- Investigators and Researchers
- Lawyers and Legal Advocates
- Mental Health Advocates
- Members of our communities
You can also celebrate the winners of the Excellence in Conflict Resolution Awards with us on May 1. This conference also provides Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for MediateBC and Law Society of BC (see conference page for details).
Keynote Speakers
Chala Hunter, Intimacy Coordinator for the queer Canadian hockey romance show Heated Rivalry, joins Mediate BC's Executive Director, Sharon Sutherland, in conversation. Together, they will explore the commonalities in the work of intimacy coordinators and mediators:
- Creating safe spaces for engagement.
- Fostering informed and ongoing consent.
- Navigating boundaries, trust, and power.