A changing of seasons is upon us. What could we change with ease like nature?

We’re so grateful for all who engage with us and ever expanding possibilities.

Check out recent highlights, invites and resources…

 


Facilitating & Training

 

Correctional Service Canada


We are pleased to offer a workshop series, “Medicine Wheel and Peace Circles”, for staff in Correctional Service of Canada.

Indigenous Elder Phil L’Hirondelle and Dr. Evelyn Zellerer co-facilitated a group through medicine wheel wisdom and peace circle practice.

Acknowledging the courage and openness of participants to learn and co-create more culturally competent and respectful workplaces. Special thanks to organizer Nigel Argent.

Peace of the Circle is thrilled to partner with All My Relations Teachings.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to join us and email us if you have requests!

 

Carcross/Tagish First Nation

Congratulating participants with Carcross/Tagish First Nation for completing the new second level training of peacemaking circles!

Dr. Evelyn Zellerer is honoured to be the facilitator of this 4 month journey. Thanking the Peacemaking Task Group for choosing us and our collaborative work.

Inspired by all the amazing participants and this visionary Indigenous Nation.

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan

An extraordinary team at the Restorative Justice Program, BGCO with their partner Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society.

Despite challenges, they show up for our youth and families in Kelowna throughout the pandemic.

Congratulations on completing the third level Facilitators training with Dr. Evelyn Zellerer! Thanking hosts Meghan Ramsay and Aravis Walters.

Peacemakers are unsung heroes.

What if peacemaking was recognized as an essential service?

 

Workplace Teambuilding

Peace Circles serve many purposes.

Dr Evelyn Zellerer facilitated staff through a virtual workshop uncovering their accomplishments and successes, while building healthier relations moving forward.

It’s been a tough year, and this team is in transition.

Participants shared:
“It became clear at this meeting how much we accomplished as a team. It’s a testament to what’s possible when we come together.”
“Leaving this meeting feeling hopeful, relieved, and grateful.”
We are delighted to bring out the best in people and teams.

What if you acknowledged yourself, each other and all your greatness?

 


Coaching

 

Department of National Defence

Dr. Evelyn Zellerer has just been chosen as a national coach within the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre, Department of National Defence. They are currently developing a restorative program as part of the settlement agreement of class action lawsuits. The agreement includes the option for survivors to participate in a restorative engagement program to share their experiences of sexual misconduct with senior military representatives. There will be opportunities to talk about causes and impacts of sexual misconduct and to help change the culture that enables it.

 


Restorative Justice Vancouver Initiative

 

Our restorative justice initiative has already made the news! Thanks Vancouver Magazine and Nathan Caddell for featuring our launch!

After months of extensive outreach, we’ve had a powerful beginning with diverse stakeholders gathering, including representatives from city council, Indigenous leaders, police, BLM, court, Women Against Violence Against Women, LGBTQ+ and many more.

We just hosted our 4th meeting – what a privilege for Dr Evelyn Zellerer to co-facilitate with Norm Leech to explore decolonization.

Grateful for the depth of work and participants who so authentically engage with complex topics.

Stay tuned as our journey to justice continues on unceded, traditional xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory.

With funding from a grant through civil forfeiture funds, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General BC.


Girl Pow-R Interview & Launch

We’re thrilled to be invited by Juno-nominated band Girl Pow-R to contribute to the launch of #iMatter Program.

They’ve chosen six social causes and created a program to empower youth.

Dr. Evelyn Zellerer is the chosen subject expert for World Peace.

 


Resources & Inspiration

There are so many opportunities to learn and engage!

 

Truth & Reconciliation

The Survivors Flag: in honour of all the lives and communities impacted by residential schools

The Survivors Flag: in honour of all the lives and communities impacted by residential schools

 

Restorative Justice

Celebrating:

  • Happy 77th Birthday Howard Zehr, thank you for all your contributions! Howard is a wonderful human being, writer, educator, photojournalist, and pioneer of the modern concept of restorative justice. Check out his books like The Little Book of Restorative Justice and the Zehr Institute.

 

Spotlight: Food & Justice

  • Planting Justice: a grassroots project developing food justice curricula and creating green jobs for people transitioning from prison in California
  • Emma’s Acres: a social enterprise by L.I.N.C. (“long-term inmates now in the community”) for food security and transformative justice; bringing together survivors of crime, incarcerated individuals, correctional staff & the public in BC
  • 24 organizations promoting food justice through engagement, education and empowerment, gathered by Food Tank

 


We’re Growing!

Join us in welcoming Larelle Anderson to our team as Administrative Manager.
Welcome aboard!

Thanking everyone who applied for this position, we had so much interest!

We have an opening, calling social media magicians…
Social Media Manager & Strategist
Are you interested in using your social media skills to contribute to greater consciousness, peace and justice?

Work from home, part-time
Full details on our website

We are sad Kristy Hoffman has to leave us, and wish her health and happiness. Thank you so much for all your wonderful contributions over the last two years!


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