BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Mediation Canada - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Family Mediation Canada X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fmc.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Mediation Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231116T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20231031T185805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T163207Z UID:5840-1700134200-1700154000@fmc.ca SUMMARY:2023 Conference DESCRIPTION:Children’s Voices!\n2023 Virtual Annual General Meeting & Conference\nThursday\, November 16\, 2023\nAll times are given in Eastern time. 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Membership with FMC is $140/year – https://fmc.ca/benefits-of-membership/\nTotal\n \n Payment Method(Required)PayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://fmc.ca/event/2023-conference/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:AGM,Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T130000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20230526T002117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T002117Z UID:5548-1685606400-1685624400@fmc.ca SUMMARY:ELDER MEDIATION – A POWERFUL APPROACH FOR REDUCING AGEISM AND ELDER ABUSE Online DESCRIPTION:Online – Thursday\, June 1\, 2023 at 11:30am – 5:00pm ET \nJoin us for a day of learning and inspiration where you’ll discover the power of Elder Mediation and how it can enhance your work and the lives of the people you serve. \n“When my mom got scammed\, my brother became extremely protective\, but controlling.  Elder mediation helped us as a family\, to not only help my mom with her feelings of shame/grief but helped us as adult children to balance our protectiveness of her without bulldozing her autonomy.  We better understood her vulnerability and our responsibility to respect her dignity.” \nAgeism and Elder Abuse often go unnoticed or are not acknowledged until they become egregious in the lives of seniors.  Ageism is prevalent in all aspects of our society and by gaining awareness\, it empowers us to challenge and correct ageist assumptions.  This mini-conference will feature speakers focused on the unique needs of seniors and their families. You’ll hear from experts on the use of Elder Mediation in a wide variety of circumstances and gain greater understanding in how it can be applied in your own work. \nWho Should Attend? \nWhether you’re a mediator\, lawyer\, social worker\, healthcare professional\, caregiver\, funeral home professional or any type of specialist working with seniors\, you’ll find valuable insights and connections at FMC’s Mini-Conference. \nThe full agenda and bios are below. \nTopics covered at the conference include: \n\nUnderstanding how Elder Mediation addresses the unique needs of seniors and their families.\nUsing mediation to prevent ageism and elder abuse.\nLegal considerations in Elder Mediation.\nLinking Elder Mediation to your professional practice.\nImplications of recent research to the development of Elder Mediation.\n\nFour hours of training\, cost:\nMembers and partners $99 (no tax) \nNon-members $115 \nFull brochure with agenda and registration information here>>>\nSPEAKER BIOS: \nResearch Keynote: Talk To Me with Dignity\, Talk With Me: Understanding the Subtle and Complex Nature of Ageism Through Research and Lived Experiences – 12:20 – 1:05pm \nMartine Lagacé\, Ph.D. was appointed Associate Vice-President\, Research\, Promotion & Development at University of Ottawa in August 2018. She is a professor in the Department of Communication and is affiliated with the School of Psychology. Professor Lagacé was Vice-Dean\, Governance of the Faculty of Arts from 2014 to 2018\, and Director of the Department of Communication from 2011 to 2012. In addition to her administrative experience\, she has extensive expertise in journalism\, having worked at Radio-Canada for more than 10 years. \nProfessor Lagacé has contributed greatly to the advancement of knowledge on the psychosocial aspects of aging\, particularly as they relate to discrimination based on age. She has led several field surveys in Canada and abroad\, with workers as well as elderly patients to better understand the impact of age-based discrimination. In the francophone community\, her academic work on ageism has been ground-breaking. She has edited two books on the topic and regularly publishes articles in academic journals\, in both official languages. Professor Lagacé has also forged several international research collaborations\, particularly in France and Italy. \nElder Mediation – What it is and why it is a Powerful Approach to Reducing Ageism and Elder Abuse – 11:35am – 12:20pm \nJudy McCann Beranger B.A.\, B.Ed.\, M.A.\, Cert.CFM & Cert.EM Advanced is an international trainer\, bestselling author\, guest lecturer and certified Family Mediation Canada Family Comprehensive Mediator Advanced and EMIN Advanced Elder Mediator. Judy pioneered training for elder mediators in 1994 and was hired to lead the development and implementation of the National and International Elder Mediation Certification program. With the assistance of numerous focus groups\, over a two-year period\, Judy drafted the code of conduct for elder mediators and has been involved with every international review since. She has been involved in several research initiatives on Elder Mediation\, leading a community-based research project to inform the practice of Elder Mediation. Judy is Chair of Summits for the Elder Mediation International Network and has led 11 World Summits on Elder Mediation. She was actively involved with the development of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults international document. Judy is President of Family Mediation Canada. \nIntergenerational Trauma\, What Can We Learn? – 1:10 – 1:45pm \nDoreen Healy – As a residential school survivor\, and as a member of the indigenous community\, Doreen is acutely aware of how the trauma of genocide has impacted those who were subjected to the abuse of residential schools.  But the long-term consequences do not end there.  Doreen outlines the intergenerational trauma that resulted and the devastating effects to families. \nDoreen brings a very real look at what has been helpful to families\, what more needs to be done and how Elder Mediation might be a tool to bring some healing within the family and community. \nFuture Us: A Roadmap to Elder Abuse Prevention – 1:45 – 2:15pm \nMargaret MacPherson\, M.A. is a Research Associate for the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children at Western University in London\, Ontario. She has been leading social change initiatives on gender-based violence for over twenty years. She designs projects\, curriculum and related materials on issues that include elder abuse\, community coordination\, exploitation\, intimate partner violence and workplace harassment and violence. \nMargaret is passionate in her belief that everyone has an important contribution to make in creating safe and supportive environments at work and in our communities and that setting out the different roles and opportunities to contribute is fundamental to engagement. \n 2:15 – 2:45pm \nIsobel Mackenzie is Canada’s first Senior’s Advocate. Isobel has devoted her career in advocacy to seniors for over 25 years. Isobel’s recognized accomplishments: \n\nbeen named BC’s CEO of the Year for the not-for-profit sector\nbeen nominated as a Provincial Health Care Hero\nled the largest not-for-profit agency\, serving over 6\,000 seniors annually\nimplemented a new model of dementia care that has become a national best practice\nled the first safety accreditation for home care workers\nreleased her most recent report on February 23\, 2023\, entitled:  “We Must Do Better:  Home Support Services for B.C. Seniors”\, a comprehensive review including recommendations aimed to better address the financial barriers\, respite care needs\, quality in all aspects of service-delivery\, and modernize care plans and performance measures\n\nIsobel Mackenzie’s shares her insights on the complexities elders face\, and where increased awareness of Elder Mediation could further advocate and mitigate vulnerabilities\, particularly within health care systems. \nAgeism – Individual and Collective Opportunities to Change the Conversation – 2:45 – 3:15pm \n Henry Kielley\, MSW\, RSW is the Director of Seniors & Aging with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is also the Provincial Director of Adult Protection. Henry has vast experience working with mental health and community supports\, mostly in long-term care. Henry managed a long-term care single entry program and also has experience serving as Manager of Social Work and Spiritual Care in a long-term care facility. \n“When Everything Changes – Change Everything” (Neal Donald Walsch): Conversation with Sharrie Dahl & Alvina Snell – 3:25 – 3:55pm \nAlvina Snell BA\, CertFRM has worked within the legal field for nearly 30 years. Since 2009\, she has served as Family Justice Counsellor with the Ministry of Attorney General\, Family Justice Division. Alvina was coordinator for the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren legal research project. Alvina is an FMC Elder Mediation Committee member and Board Member of Elder Mediation International Network. \nA Road to Elder Mediation – 3:55– 4:25pm \n Jennifer Wells began her career as a classroom teacher where she taught science at the junior and senior high school levels for 10 years.  After leaving teaching to raise her young children\, Jennifer trained as a mediator and worked for 15 years at Alberta Justice (Government of Alberta) as a family mediator and\, over time\, progressing to oversight of the parenting education\, mediation\, and court counselling programs.  Eventually Jennifer left the government to become the Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution and later Vice President of Communication and Stakeholder Engagement at the Alberta Energy Regulator. \nSince leaving the regulator\, Jennifer has refocused on her love for mediation and the desire to work with families.  Her personal experiences with her own family and those around her have underscored the value of Elder Mediation. Presently\, Jennifer is working toward completing her Family Mediation Canada Elder Mediation National certification. \n Legal Considerations in Elder Mediation – 4:25 – 4:55pm \nKatherine L. McKinnon Forgeron BA\, LL.B\, FMC Cert.CFM graduated from the University of Calgary in 1995 with a degree in Political Science and graduated from the University of Alberta with her LL.B in 2000.  Katherine’s practice has included mediation since 2012 and she holds the Practicing Mediator designation with the Alberta Family Mediation Society. Katherine is a Certified Comprehensive Family Mediator holding the national Advanced designation with Family Mediation Canada.  Katherine is currently in the process of working towards her certification as an Elder Mediator with Family Mediation Canada.  Since 2020 Katherine has served as a director on the board of the Alberta Family Mediation Society.  Katherine is a member of the Family Mediation Canada Elder Mediation Committee.  Katherine has considerable experience working with families and she is committed to assisting families to reduce their conflict and work towards solutions to resolve their issues outside the court process. \nClick link above with full brochure and registration form or simply email us at admin@fmc.ca \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://fmc.ca/event/elder-mediation-a-powerful-approach-for-reducing-ageism-and-elder-abuse-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Conference,Training,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T010014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011548Z UID:3839-1660831200-1660838400@fmc.ca SUMMARY:A FAMILY MEDIATION CANADA TRAINING© WEBINAR Moving Towards Solutions - Interests Behind Positions with Rhoda I. Dobler\, Q.C. 2:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern\, Thursday\, August 18\, 2022 (2 hours) DESCRIPTION:There is a basic human tendency to get stuck on positions.  There are underlying motivations\, wants\, values and incentives behind these positions.  When exposed\, the span of potential resolutions dramatically increases\, but sometimes it can be difficult to get people to open up as to those interests for a variety of reasons.  We will discuss various methods that help the mediator spot issues blocking interests from being expressed; mining for interests behind positions; and inventing multiple options with mutual gains. \nMore information and registration form here >>>>>>\n  URL:https://fmc.ca/event/a-family-mediation-canada-training-webinar-moving-towards-solutions-interests-behind-positions-with-rhoda-i-dobler-q-c-200-400-pm-eastern-thursday-august-18-2022-2-hours/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220112T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011548Z UID:3837-1641988800-1641996000@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Partner training: Introduction to the Voice of the Child DESCRIPTION:Giving children an opportunity to share their voice is clearly mandated in our legislation. As family professionals\, it is vital to be able to explain the Voice of the Child to parents. This online webinar is an Introduction to the Voice of the Child\, how to present it to parents\, and how parents may obtain this to assist them with settlement. Brief exploration of the service variations for the Voice of the Child including Voice of the Child Reports\, Child-InclusiveMediation\, Child-Protection Mediation\, Parenting Coordination\, Therapy\, and the Children’s Lawyer. Learn how to make the distinction and how to assist families in deciding how to proceed. \n2 Hours ONLINE: January 12\, 2022\, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.\nCost: $40.00. Registration: https://voiceofthechildindivorce.pccs.ca/ URL:https://fmc.ca/event/partner-training-introduction-to-the-voice-of-the-child/ CATEGORIES:Partner Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211110T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011548Z UID:3836-1636567200-1636569000@fmc.ca SUMMARY:FMC Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2021 FMC AGM will be held at 6pm Eastern as part of our virtual\, all-day conference on Wednesday\, November 10\, 2021.  All the details for the conference are here>>>>> https://www.fmc.ca/2021/09/27/fmc-conference-and-agm-2021-the-power-in-valuing-all-voices/\nAttendance at the AGM is\, of course\, free for all FMC members.  Please email Sue at admin@fmc.ca to register if you’re NOT attending the virtual conference. \nWe are looking for qualified Board members in Nova Scotia\, Quebec\, Alberta\, Saskatchewan and Ontario.  Please contact us if you’d like to be nominated at our AGM for your professional association and promote excellence in family mediation. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/fmc-annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:AGM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011548Z UID:3835-1636502400-1636588799@fmc.ca SUMMARY:FMC Conference and AGM 2021 - The Power in Valuing all Voices DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 10\, 2021 via Zoom\nAll times are Eastern Time Zone \n10:50am                      Online Conference opens (log in to Zoom available) \n11:00am                      Welcome and Opening Statements – FMC President Judy M. Beranger \n11:10am                      Land Acknowledgment and Introduction of Chief Misel Joe \n11:15am                      Children’s Choir \n11:20am                      Presentation A: Families Finding Their Way Forward in Mediation\, Child Protection Mediation – Margaret Stewart Sweet (1 hour) \n12:30pm                      Presentation B: The Elder Mediator’s Role in Combatting Ageism and Elder Abuse – Judy M. Beranger (1 hour) \n1:30pm                        Lunch and Self-care break (1 hour) – It’s Time to Hit Pause – Patrick Zakaria \n2:30pm                        Presentation C: Sponsor Come to Agreement (30 min) \n3:00pm                        Presentation D: How to Avoid Practical Pitfalls (and Ethical Quagmires) in Preparing Mediated Agreements – Jennifer Hubbard (30 min) \n3:30pm                        Coffee break (30 min) \n4:00pm                        Presentation E: Discovering What Children Want to Tell Us: A Child Centred Approach for Family Mediators – Jon Graham and Lorri Yasenik\, Ph.D. (2 hours) \n6:00pm                        FMC Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony \n6:30pm                        Closing Remarks – Professor Gabriel\, McGill University \n6:40pm                        Adjournment of main Conference events – Judy M. Beranger and Jennifer Hubbard \n6:45pm                        Presentation F: Round Table Discussion – facilitated by Rhoda Dobler \n  \nFMC Members $99 (no GST) \nNon-members $129 URL:https://fmc.ca/event/fmc-conference-and-agm-2021-the-power-in-valuing-all-voices/ CATEGORIES:AGM,Conference,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3830-1636502400-1636588799@fmc.ca SUMMARY:FMC AGM and Conference 2021 - SAVE THE DATE DESCRIPTION:FMC will be hosting an all day\, virtual conference on November 10\, 2021.  Our Annual General Meeting will be held as part of the events that day.\nSAVE THE DATE!!! URL:https://fmc.ca/event/fmc-agm-and-conference-2021-save-the-date/ CATEGORIES:AGM,Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T010014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3838-1636362000-1636736400@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Partner training: Learn How to Complete Voice of the Child (Reports) DESCRIPTION:Learn how to introduce the Voice of the Child to parents\, consider readiness and appropriateness\, interview children skillfully and mindfully\, and learn to provide feedback to the parents. All in one training. Materials and forms included. Demonstration and practice component. Excellent reviews of this training.\nThis training is for those with a family law background. \nONLINE: November 8\, 10\, 12 2021 or May 2\, 4\, 6 2022\n9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nCost: $1500.00. Registration:  https://voiceofthechildindivorce.pccs.ca/ URL:https://fmc.ca/event/partner-training-learn-how-to-complete-voice-of-the-child-reports/ CATEGORIES:Partner Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211103 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3834-1635724800-1635897599@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Partner event: EMIN Virtual World Summit DESCRIPTION:Elder Mediation International Network November 1-2\, 2021\nEarly Registration ends September 30\, 2021!!! \n10th World Summit on Elder Mediation\nFEATURED SPEAKERS \n\nMags Bouchier: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults\nMegan Frost: Let’s Talk – Elder Mediation & Support Service\nClare Kearney & Helen Harnett: Finding a Pathway Through Family Dynamics in Elder Mediation\nGabriella Peters: Swiss “Autonomous at Home” Adopts EMIN Standards\nSusan Cochrane: Linking Policy to Elder Mediation Practice\nJudy M. Beranger: Training Guidelines for Elder Mediation\nDale Bagshaw: Capacity & Decision Making in Elder Mediation\nNick Tibbey & Linda Fieldstone: Abuse Prevention in High Conflict Families – Eldercaring Coordination\nKathryn Price: Elder Mediation & Seniors Relationship Service – Lessons Learned\nLesley Merrett: Elder Mediation Hesitancy in Project Addressing Elder Abuse\nFiona Baillie: Tasmania’s Elder Mediation Program URL:https://fmc.ca/event/partner-event-emin-virtual-world-summit/ CATEGORIES:Partner Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211018T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211125T233000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3833-1634590800-1637883000@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Partner training: Meeting with Children DESCRIPTION:Meeting with Children is a Course for Family Law professionals who want to learn skills in assisting children to safely share their thoughts and experiences post family separation.\nThis 30 hour course is offered TOTALLY ONLINE.\n17 hours self paced learning\n13 hours live tutorial spread over 5 sessions \nMore information available here>>>MWC MWP Flyer CA URL:https://fmc.ca/event/partner-training-meeting-with-children/ CATEGORIES:Partner Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211228 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3832-1634515200-1640649599@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Partner training: Foundations for Conducting Parenting Plan Evaluations DESCRIPTION:Learn how to conduct evidence-informed Parenting Plan Evaluations (also referred to as ChildCustody Evaluations/Parenting Plan Assessments). \n40-hour course over 10 weeks – asynchronous learning \nAll the details are here>>> Foundations for Conducting Parenting Plan Evaluations URL:https://fmc.ca/event/partner-training-foundations-for-conducting-parenting-plan-evaluations/ CATEGORIES:Partner Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210930T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210930T153000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3829-1633010400-1633015800@fmc.ca SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Gathering the Children’s Input and Presenting Findings to the Parents - 2:00pm Eastern\, Thursday\, September 30\, 2021 (1.5 hours) DESCRIPTION:A FAMILY MEDIATION CANADA TRAINING© WEBINAR \n Gathering the Children’s Input and Presenting Findings to the Parents \n Presented by Donald Saposnek \n 2:00pm Eastern\, Thursday\, September 30\, 2021 (1.5 hours) \nFMC Members $105 (email us the form below.  Don’t bother logging into your FMC profile.) \nNon-members $115 (no GST) \nFull brochure and registration form here>>>>>FMC webinar registration form Saposnek Sept 30 fillable \nLearn More:  This session will provide insight and guidance as to how mediators can strategically present to the parents the information about their child’s development that was gleaned from the child’s input\, in a way that the parents can hear it with minimal defensiveness? \nThe session will address the following issues: \n\nProtocol and methods for gaining input from the children.\nViewing the children’s input data through a developmental lens.\nEffectively and strategically presenting the children’s input to the parents.\n\nDonald T. Saposnek\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical-child psychologist and family therapist in practice since 1971\, and a child custody and family mediator\, and a national and international trainer and consultant in child psychology and mediation since 1977. He was director of the family courts services in Santa Cruz County for 17 years and has mediated over 5\,000 custody disputes. He is the author of the classic text\, Mediating Child Custody Disputes: A Strategic Approach (1983/1998 Rev.\, Jossey-Bass/Wiley)\, co-author of Splitting America: How Politicians\, Super Pacs and the News Media Mirror High Conflict Divorce (2012\, HCI Press) and co-author of The Child Support Solution: Unhooking Custody from Support (2019\, CSS Press). He serves on the Editorial Boards of several international journals of conflict resolution\, is Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators’ publications and has published extensively in the professional literature on divorce mediation and child psychology. He taught on the Psychology Faculty at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, for 41 years\, and is an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution since 2009. \nHis website is: www.donsaposnek.com. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/webinar-gathering-the-childrens-input-and-presenting-findings-to-the-parents-200pm-eastern-thursday-september-30-2021-1-5-hours/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011549Z UID:3828-1632405600-1632409200@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: “I Want Them to Know How I Feel & What I Think!” - Including Children in Family Mediation 2:00pm Eastern\, Thursday\, September 23\, 2021 (1.0 hour) DESCRIPTION:A FAMILY MEDIATION CANADA TRAINING© WEBINAR\n“I Want Them to Know How I Feel & What I Think!” – Including Children in Family Mediation \nPresented by Donald Saposnek \n2:00pm Eastern\, Thursday\, September 23\, 2021 (1.0 hour) \nFMC Members $69  (email us the form below\, don’t bother logging into your FMC profile) \nNon-member $79 (no GST) \nFull brochure and registration form here>>>>> FMC webinar registration form Saposnek Sept 23 fillable \nLearn More:  To effectively include the voices of children in the mediation process\, mediators first need to understand the various contexts and purposes for getting information about the needs of children\, including evaluative parenting assessments for the courts\, private collaborative divorce\, and private mediations. Mediators need to know effective approaches and strategies for getting the input of children of different ages\, to optimize children’s comfort in expressing their needs and wants. \nThe session will address the following issues: \n\nWhy include children?\nWhen in the process should they be included?\nHow should they be included?\nWhen should they not be included?\n\nDonald T. Saposnek\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical-child psychologist and family therapist in practice since 1971\, and a child custody and family mediator\, and a national and international trainer and consultant in child psychology and mediation since 1977. He was director of the family courts services in Santa Cruz County for 17 years and has mediated over 5\,000 custody disputes. He is the author of the classic text\, Mediating Child Custody Disputes: A Strategic Approach (1983/1998 Rev.\, Jossey-Bass/Wiley)\, co-author of Splitting America: How Politicians\, Super Pacs and the News Media Mirror High Conflict Divorce (2012\, HCI Press) and co-author of The Child Support Solution: Unhooking Custody from Support (2019\, CSS Press). He serves on the Editorial Boards of several international journals of conflict resolution\, is Editor-in-Chief of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators’ publications and has published extensively in the professional literature on divorce mediation and child psychology. He taught on the Psychology Faculty at the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, for 41 years\, and is an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law\, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution since 2009. \nHis website is: www.donsaposnek.com. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/webinar-i-want-them-to-know-how-i-feel-what-i-think-including-children-in-family-mediation-200pm-eastern-thursday-september-23-2021-1-0-hour/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006 DTSTAMP:20260427T142837 CREATED:20221221T005945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3831-1622505600-1665014399@fmc.ca SUMMARY:40-hour Basic Mediation training ONLINE and asynchronous DESCRIPTION:40-hour Basic Mediation training ONLINE Asynchronous training\nStart anytime and work at your own pace!!! \nhttps://family-mediation-canada.teachable.com/p/basic-family-mediation\nMeet your Instructor\nDr. Michael Saini’s scholarship addresses the intersections of law and social work and the advancement of children and families’ wellbeing in systems governed by law. Dr. Saini has generating new knowledge regarding the assessment of coparenting; the complexity of strained parent-child relationships; the impact of interparental conflict; the use of technology to support parent-child relationships; the crossover cases of child protection and child custody disputes; and social-work perspectives on law as socially embedded phenomena. Dr. Saini is a Board Member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts\, an Associate Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers\, Lifetime Member of Family Mediation Canada\, Associate Member of Ontario Association of Family Mediation and an Editorial Board Member for the Family Court Review and the Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. Dr. Saini has over 200 publications\, including books\, book chapters\, government reports\, systematic reviews and peer-reviewed journal articles. In 2019\, Dr. Saini was awarded the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts’ Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award\, sponsored by the Oregon Family Institute. \n  \nNotice of Non-Affiliation and Disclaimer \nFamily Mediation Canada Training is not affiliated or associated with Family Mediation Training Canada\, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. Family Mediation Canada does not authorize or endorse and is in no way connected with Family Mediation Training Canada. To ensure you are receiving training from Family Mediation Canada\, please check our website https://www.fmc.ca/events/  look for the FMC logo\, and ensure it says Family Mediation Canada Training ©. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/40-hour-basic-mediation-training-online-and-asynchronous/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210323T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210422T233000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3826-1616529600-1619134200@fmc.ca SUMMARY:40-hour Basic Mediation course with Dr. Michael Saini: ONLINE DESCRIPTION:40-Hour Basic Mediation Training\nEvening Online Workshops \n4 hours each Tuesday\, Thursday evening sessions (6pm to 10pm Mountain Standard Time\, 8pm to 12pm Eastern) \n  \nTuesday\, March 23\, 2021 \nThursday\, March 25 \nTuesday\, March 30 \nThursday\, April 1\, 2021 \nTuesday\, April 6 \nThursday\, April 8 \nTuesday\, April 13 \nThursday\, April 15 \nTuesday\, April 20 \nThursday\, April 22 \n  \nFull brochure here: https://www.fmc.ca/2021/01/28/40-hour-basic-mediation-training/  URL:https://fmc.ca/event/40-hour-basic-mediation-course-with-dr-michael-saini-online/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3827-1614348000-1614351600@fmc.ca SUMMARY:International Family Disputes and Mediation webinar\, 2pm Eastern Friday\, February 26\, 2021 DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL FAMILY DISPUTES AND MEDIATION: A FAMILY MEDIATION CANADA WEBINAR URL:https://fmc.ca/event/international-family-disputes-and-mediation-webinar-2pm-eastern-friday-february-26-2021/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201116T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201116T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3825-1605544200-1605547800@fmc.ca SUMMARY:FMC Annual General Meeting - November 16\, 2020 4:30pm Eastern DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting and Awards will be online\, after the Conference on November 16\, 2020 at 4:30pm Eastern. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/fmc-annual-general-meeting-november-16-2020-430pm-eastern/ CATEGORIES:AGM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201117 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3824-1605484800-1605571199@fmc.ca SUMMARY:FDRIO / FMC CONFERENCE: “FOUNDATIONS TO MASTERY” NOVEMBER 16\, 2020 DESCRIPTION:The Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) and Family Mediation Canada (FMC) are pleased to present their jointly-hosted Conference: Foundations to Mastery.  This dynamic conference will be held on November 16\, 2020 and will provide a premier training opportunity for family dispute resolution professionals at all levels of development. Proposals for conference sessions are welcome from family law dispute resolution professionals: mediators\, arbitrators\, parenting coordinators; lawyers\, mental health professionals\, and financial practitioners and academics and researchers focused on family dissolution.\nThe Conference will provide an array of topics that will reinforce best practices\, explore current and cutting edge issues\, and enhance family law dispute resolutions professionals’ practices. The programming will include a variety session types\, including break out\, lecture style and hands on exercises and should cater to professionals at all levels of practice\, ranging from those beginning their FDR careers to experts in the family dispute resolution field. \n \nANNOUNCING OUR 2020 KEYNOTE SPEAKER!\n\nMOYA TEKLU\nADDRESSING ANTI-BLACK RACISM\nMoya Teklu\, B.A. (York) 2005\, J.D. (Toronto) 2009\, was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2010. She is a member of Legal Aid Ontario’s General Counsel’s Office and Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto – Faculty of Law. She is responsible for developing Legal Aid Ontario’s Racialized Communities Strategy and leading the creation of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC). She regularly delivers training on anti-racism\, unconscious bias\, access to justice\, and cultural competence to judges\, justices of the peace\, lawyers\, adjudicators and regulators across the province and country. Moya has also worked as a Human Rights and Health Equity Specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital and Policy Research Lawyer at the African Canadian Legal Clinic. She has participated in proceedings before the Supreme Court of Canada\, the Federal Court\, the UN Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination\, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child\, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. She is a member of the Equity Advisory Group at the Law Society of Ontario. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/fdrio-fmc-conference-foundations-to-mastery-november-16-2020/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200325T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3823-1585143000-1585146600@fmc.ca SUMMARY:The Hearts and Minds of Working with Families in High Conflict: A Family Mediation Canada Webinar Series Hosted by Michael Saini\, PhD\, MSW\, RSW Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work University of Toronto DESCRIPTION:The Hearts and Minds of Working with Families in High Conflict: A Family Mediation Canada Webinar Series\nHosted by \nMichael Saini\, PhD\, MSW\, RSW \nFactor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work \nUniversity of Toronto \n  \nThis 4-part webinar series (one hour each webinar) will assist family mediators to engage with families involved in high conflict child custody disputes by exploring the connections of mediation with neuroscience\, emotional regulation\, adult attachment patterns\, and fear-based relationships.  Emotional awareness within the mediation process will be foundational to identify and repair errors in neutrality and engagement.  Practical strategies for overcoming fear-based relationship conflicts and the concept of multi-partial alliances will be offered to help mediators convey empathy\, engagement and emotional clarity.  Reflecting on developments in neuro-principles and trauma-informed practice\, the workshop will offer practical tips for developing responsive approaches to engage with clients. \n  \nWebinar 1\, Tuesday\, Jan. 28 – 1:30 PM ET: Understanding high conflict in the brain: Neuroscience\, drama and trauma.  This first webinar will introduce you to neuroscience and trauma. We will focus on the basic brain functions\, the brain during conflict\, brain communication and an introduction to neuromodulators. \n  \nWebinar 2\, Wednesday\, Feb. 26 – 1:30 PM ET: Understanding high conflict in the heart: Insecure and fearful adult attachment patterns. \nThe second webinar will focus on adult attachment (from cradle to grave)\, adult attachment patterns\, primary and secondary emotions and the association of fearful attachment and conflict. \n  \nWebinar 3\, Wednesday\, March 25 – 1:30 PM ET:  When mediators get stuck in high conflict: Moving from neutrality to multi-partial alliances.  The third webinar will illustrate patterns of disengagement with high conflict parents.  We will focus on multi-partial alliances and empathy\, engagement and emotional clarity to connect with clients. \n  \nWebinar 4\, Wednesday\, April 29 – 1:30 PM ET: Reflections on working with families involved in high conflict: Lessons from neuroscience\, conflict resolution and decision making in mediation   Based on a summary from the first three webinars\, this final webinar will be an interactive session with participants to consider practical strategies to connect neuroscience\, conflict resolution and decision making in mediation.  This last webinar will be an opportunity for participants to ask the facilitator questions and to expand on any area covered within the webinar series. \n  \nRecordings will be available for limited time – please contact us at admin@fmc.ca if you’d like to register. URL:https://fmc.ca/event/the-hearts-and-minds-of-working-with-families-in-high-conflict-a-family-mediation-canada-webinar-series-hosted-by-michael-saini-phd-msw-rsw-factor-inwentash-chair-in-law-and-social-work-universit-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3822-1582723800-1582727400@fmc.ca SUMMARY:The Hearts and Minds of Working with Families in High Conflict: A Family Mediation Canada Webinar Series Hosted by Michael Saini\, PhD\, MSW\, RSW Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work University of Toronto DESCRIPTION:The Hearts and Minds of Working with Families in High Conflict: A Family Mediation Canada Webinar SeriesHosted by\nMichael Saini\, PhD\, MSW\, RSW\nFactor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work\nUniversity of Toronto \nThis 4-part webinar series (one hour each webinar) will assist family mediators to engage with families involved in high conflict child custody disputes by exploring the connections of mediation with neuroscience\, emotional regulation\, adult attachment patterns\, and fear-based relationships. Emotional awareness within the mediation process will be foundational to identify and repair errors in neutrality and engagement. Practical strategies for overcoming fear-based relationship conflicts and the concept of multi-partial alliances will be offered to help mediators convey empathy\, engagement and emotional clarity. Reflecting on developments in neuro-principles and trauma-informed practice\, the workshop will offer practical tips for developing responsive approaches to engage with clients. \nWebinar 1\, Tuesday\, Jan. 28 – 1:30 PM ET: Understanding high conflict in the brain: Neuroscience\, drama and trauma. This first webinar will introduce you to neuroscience and trauma. We will focus on the basic brain functions\, the brain during conflict\, brain communication and an introduction to neuromodulators. \nWebinar 2\, Wednesday\, Feb. 26 – 1:30 PM ET: Understanding high conflict in the heart: Insecure and fearful adult attachment patterns.\nThe second webinar will focus on adult attachment (from cradle to grave)\, adult attachment patterns\, primary and secondary emotions and the association of fearful attachment and conflict. \nWebinar 3\, Wednesday\, March 25 – 1:30 PM ET: When mediators get stuck in high conflict: Moving from neutrality to multi-partial alliances. The third webinar will illustrate patterns of disengagement with high conflict parents. We will focus on multi-partial alliances and empathy\, engagement and emotional clarity to connect with clients. \nWebinar 4\, Wednesday\, April 29 – 1:30 PM ET: Reflections on working with families involved in high conflict: Lessons from neuroscience\, conflict resolution and decision making in mediation Based on a summary from the first three webinars\, this final webinar will be an interactive session with participants to consider practical strategies to connect neuroscience\, conflict resolution and decision making in mediation. This last webinar will be an opportunity for participants to ask the facilitator questions and to expand on any area covered within the webinar series. \nSubmit the registration form below by mail or email. Please note the payment methods at the bottom of the form\, we cannot take credit card payment by phone but we can invoice you via PayPal. \nFMC webinar registration form Saini 2020 URL:https://fmc.ca/event/the-hearts-and-minds-of-working-with-families-in-high-conflict-a-family-mediation-canada-webinar-series-hosted-by-michael-saini-phd-msw-rsw-factor-inwentash-chair-in-law-and-social-work-universit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T143000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011550Z UID:3821-1580218200-1580221800@fmc.ca SUMMARY:The Hearts and Minds of Working with Families in High Conflict: A Family Mediation Canada Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Michael Saini\, PhD\, MSW\, RSW\nFactor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work\nUniversity of Toronto \nThis 4-part webinar series (one hour each webinar) will assist family mediators to engage with families involved in high conflict child custody disputes by exploring the connections of mediation with neuroscience\, emotional regulation\, adult attachment patterns\, and fear-based relationships. Emotional awareness within the mediation process will be foundational to identify and repair errors in neutrality and engagement. Practical strategies for overcoming fear-based relationship conflicts and the concept of multi-partial alliances will be offered to help mediators convey empathy\, engagement and emotional clarity. Reflecting on developments in neuro-principles and trauma-informed practice\, the workshop will offer practical tips for developing responsive approaches to engage with clients. \nWebinar 1\, Tuesday\, Jan. 28 – 1:30 PM ET: Understanding high conflict in the brain: Neuroscience\, drama and trauma. This first webinar will introduce you to neuroscience and trauma. We will focus on the basic brain functions\, the brain during conflict\, brain communication and an introduction to neuromodulators. \nWebinar 2\, Wednesday\, Feb. 26 – 1:30 PM ET: Understanding high conflict in the heart: Insecure and fearful adult attachment patterns.\nThe second webinar will focus on adult attachment (from cradle to grave)\, adult attachment patterns\, primary and secondary emotions and the association of fearful attachment and conflict. \nWebinar 3\, Wednesday\, March 25 – 1:30 PM ET: When mediators get stuck in high conflict: Moving from neutrality to multi-partial alliances. The third webinar will illustrate patterns of disengagement with high conflict parents. We will focus on multi-partial alliances and empathy\, engagement and emotional clarity to connect with clients. \nWebinar 4\, Wednesday\, April 29 – 1:30 PM ET: Reflections on working with families involved in high conflict: Lessons from neuroscience\, conflict resolution and decision making in mediation Based on a summary from the first three webinars\, this final webinar will be an interactive session with participants to consider practical strategies to connect neuroscience\, conflict resolution and decision making in mediation. This last webinar will be an opportunity for participants to ask the facilitator questions and to expand on any area covered within the webinar series. \nClick here to download the registration form: FMC webinar Saini registration form URL:https://fmc.ca/event/the-hearts-and-minds-of-working-with-families-in-high-conflict-a-family-mediation-canada-webinar-series/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191102T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011551Z UID:3820-1572697800-1572703200@fmc.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:FMC’s Annual General Meeting will be held via webinar at 12:30 Eastern on Saturday\, November 2\, 2019.\n\n\nContact us if you are a current member and have not received the call in details.\nhttps://www.fmc.ca/2019/10/31/agm-agenda-and-call-in-information/ URL:https://fmc.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:AGM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180930 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011602Z UID:3819-1538092800-1538265599@fmc.ca SUMMARY:2018 Family Mediation Canada & Mediation PEI Conference “Building Bridges” DESCRIPTION:The program includes a one day workshop with Michael Saini\, PhD\, MSW\, RSW”Mediating with Hearts and Minds: Reflections of Emotional Regulation\, Neuroscience and High Conflict Relationships”\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\nONE DAY\nBOTH DAYS\n\n\n\n\nMember of FMC or FDRIO\nEarlybird: Before August 18th 2018\n$200\n$350\n\n\nNon-Member\nEarlybird: Before August 18th 2018\n$210\n$365\n\n\nMember FMC or FDRIO: Regular\n$225\n$380\n\n\nNon-Member Regular\n$250\n$395\n\n\nStudent\n$175\n$325\n\n\n\n\nConference registration includes lunch. Fees are in CAD Dollars. \nEnjoy the beauty of Charlottetown\, the capital of PEI and the birthplace of Confederation. With a balance of small town charm\, romantic historic streetscapes\, waterfront vistas and friendly people\, the capital city will charm and impress you. \nGetting there: Fly to Charlottetown using Air Canada or Westjet promo codes: Air Canada: go to aircanada.com and enter Promotion Code: 8W2WAHW1 in search panel. Westjet: go to westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online using coupon code: O4ZM8TO. Travel Agents booking on Westjet use Promo code: WKKO7 Travel from September 21 to October 5 2018\nConference Location: The Conference Center is in the “Quality Inn and Suites Downtown”\, 150 Euston Street\, Charlottetown. Rooms start at 179/night plus tax. Hotel Direct Line: 1-800-466-4734 toll free. When making the reservation indicate that you are with Family Mediation Canada \n \nPhoto courtesy of Tourism PEI URL:https://fmc.ca/event/2018-family-mediation-canada-mediation-pei-conference-building-bridges/ CATEGORIES:Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161103T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T142838 CREATED:20221221T005925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T011603Z UID:3818-1478163600-1478365200@fmc.ca SUMMARY:2016 FMC CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DESCRIPTION:FMC 31st NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND AGM\nFamily Mediation Manitoba (FMM) and Family Mediation Canada (FMC) are pleased to announce that our 2016 Conference & AGM will be held in Winnipeg\, MB at the Inn at the Forks Hotel on November 3rd — 5th\, 2016 \nThis conference will feature advanced level training with Presenter\, Kenneth Cloke\, internationally recognized mediator\, trainer and author. \nKenneth Cloke is Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and a mediator\, arbitrator\, facilitator\, coach\, consultant and trainer\, specializing in communication\, negotiation\, and resolving complex multi-party disputes\, including marital\, divorce\, family\, community\, grievance and workplace disputes\, collective bargaining negotiations\, organizational and school conflicts\, sexual harassment\, discrimination\, and public policy disputes; and designing preventative conflict resolution systems. \nPlease see the following link for Kenneth Cloke’s full bio: Kenneth Cloke Bio \n2016 Conference Announcement \n2016 Conference Information sheet \n2016 Conference Registration form \nWelcome reception / keynote address with Mr. Lawrie Cherniack \nThursday\, November 3rd\, 2016 \nThe Canadian Museum for Human Rights \n85 Israel Asper Way in Winnipeg\, MB \nWe would be delighted if you could join us for this year’s event! URL:https://fmc.ca/event/2016-fmc-conference-and-annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:AGM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR