September 24 - October 15
Join us for four online sharing circles where we will create a collaborative group that builds supportive relationships. Our active participation and unique perspectives as Indigenous people will play a crucial role in shaping a Provincial Restorative Justice Program. The sessions are part of a province-wide initiative to address systemic disparities and promote cultural relevance regarding the unique challenges faced by Métis, First Nations, Inuit, and Racialized Communities.
You can find more details and dates below.
This is an opportunity to make your voice heard. Register by September 23 here.
SESSION #1 – Intention of Restorative Justice
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (2 – 4:30 p.m. or 6 – 8:30 p.m.)
1. What’s the intention of restorative justice from your worldview perspective?
2. What are we trying to restore when there are incidents of hurt and harm?
– in a criminal or non-criminal context, i.e., school, workplace, child and family services
3. What traditional ways of knowing or practices were used to address incidents of hurtful/harmful behaviour, conflicts, or misconduct?
4. What culturally relevant values should or currently frame restorative justice practices?
SESSION #2 – Desired Outcomes
Tuesday, October 1 (2 – 4:30 p.m. or 6 – 8:30 p.m.)
1. Share success stories: What do successful restorative justice practices look like (in any setting such as criminal justice, schools, child and family services, or workplace) from the perspective of a person harmed? How about the person responsible for the harm? (See Appendix A as a sample resource)
2. How does it benefit at-risk children/youth, their families, schools, workplaces, the community, leadership, and your nation?
SESSION #3 – Overcoming Challenges
Tuesday, October 8 (2 – 4:30 p.m. or 6 – 8:30 p.m.)
1. What makes a restorative justice program successful?
2. What are some of the challenges?
3. What ideas do you have for overcoming the challenges?
SESSION #4 – Program Requirements and Self-Care
Tuesday, October 15 (2 – 4:30 p.m. or 6 – 8:30 p.m.)
1. What requirements are needed to support your restorative justice program or develop one to achieve desired outcomes?
2. In your role, what self-care do you do/need for your wellness and safety (cultural, mental, spiritual, physical, emotional)?