From University of California Press: “In the context of two hundred years of American colonial control in the Pacific, Katherine Irwin and Karen Umemoto shed light on the experiences of today’s inner city and rural girls and boys in Hawai‘i who face racism, sexism, poverty, and political neglect. Basing their book on nine years of ethnographic research, the authors highlight how legacies of injustice endure, prompting teens to fight for dignity and the chance to thrive in America, a nation that the youth describe as inherently ‘jacked up’—rigged—and ‘unjust.’ While the story begins with the youth battling multiple contingencies, it ends on a hopeful note with many of the teens overcoming numerous hardships, often with the guidance of steadfast, caring adults.” Katherine Irwin is Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa. She is the coauthor with Meda Chesney-Lind of Beyond Bad Girls: Gender, Violence, and Hype. Karen Umemoto is Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa. She is the author of The Truce: Lessons from an L.A. Gang War.
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September 16, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Hawaii Betsuin 1727 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI 96813 6th Annual Peace Day Interfaith Celebration sponsored by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. The service will feature speakers and musical performances from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions. With the theme of “Inspiring Peace,” the event will be a moving and memorable celebration of peace. For more information, please email Liane Viloria. Co-sponsors include: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Pacific Buddhist Academy The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii Hawaii Conference of Religions for Peace In 2007, Hawaii became the first state to recognize Peace Day. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. 6th Annual Peace Day Interfaith Celebration
NOW HIRING Seeking motivated youth & adult education coordinator. Full-time with benefits (medical/dental/vision, plus holidays/vacation/sick leave). Email cover letter, resume & application form by September 12, 2016 to:info@hawaiimediation.org The full job description and application form (mandatory) are posted on the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center website: www.hawaiimediation.org Thanks for helping them find just the right person to foster “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.”
Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Free (walk ins welcome) Office of the Prosecuting Attorney 655 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 “One of the greatest challenges and ‘secrets’ addressed by most of the thinkers and philosophical systems from ancient to modern times is the ‘reconciliation of opposites,’” says Phillip. “Simply put: How do I, who see the world from one angle of vision, truly speak with you, who see it from the opposite angle? The answer to this question speaks to harmony within all relationships–personal, professional, and community.” Phillip Jones, MA, LMHC, is an author, psychotherapist, hospice spiritual counselor and rites of passage facilitator. After working as an engineer, Philip lived and studied for over a decade as a Hindu monk. Over the last 18 years, he has helped young people navigate the passage to adulthood, adults transition through midlife crises, and hospice patients traverse the ‘last rite of passage.’ Phillip and his wife lead retreats to sacred sites around the world.
Learn Basic Mediation Skills Starting the Saturday, September 10 Hilo, Hawai‘i – August 23, 2016 – Want to learn how to peacefully resolve conflicts? Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo. Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 10, 11, 17, and 18. In Basic Mediation Training, participants learn a variety of approaches for dealing with people in conflict—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulations. “Whether you want to improve your peacemaking and communication skills or want to become a mediator, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in a peaceful and lasting way,” said Julie Mitchell, Executive Director of the non-profit community mediation center. The 30-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills—such as active listening, summarizing and rephrasing, and using open-ended questions—in order to help parties resolve their differences. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively personally and professionally, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell stated. “We invite people from all walks of life to join us. No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” Upon successful completion of the training, participants may apply to join Ku‘ikahi’s apprenticeship program. “All of our mediators are professionally trained volunteers who donate their time to help people find their own best solutions to a wide variety of issues,” said Mitchell. “Since we rely on this exceptional pool of volunteers to provide mediation services, we continually seek out potential new Apprentice Mediators from the community at large. Basic Mediation Training is a prerequisite.” Tuition for the 4-day training is $295. Group discounts and scholarships are available. To register or apply for a scholarship, contact…
Peace Day Hawai‘i 2016 Saturday, September 24, 2016 United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence UH-CTAHR Urban Garden Center 955 Kamehameha Highway, Pearl City, O‘ahu 9am-2pm In 2007, Act 345 was voted into law as Act 23, declaring: September 21st of each year shall be known and recognized as “Peace Day” to promote peace programs, improve international relations, and increase educational awareness of peace. Hawai‘i thus became the first state in the United States to join more than 200 countries in celebrating the United Nations International Day of Peace and Non-Violence. Each year since then, volunteers from community groups, professional organizations, educational institutions, artists, musicians and government service representatives have united to show solidarity towards attaining peace throughout our lives and the world on this and everyday. (See “Peace One Day” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykb5t8kviUw) This year, Peace Day Hawai‘i will be held on Saturday, September 24, 9am-2pm on the beautiful grounds of the Urban Garden Center (UGC) in Pearl City, O‘ahu. Throughout the day, participants will find time to leisurely explore the many gardens of the UGC; learn ways to live a healthy, happy and peace-filled life; discover ways to make a difference for peace through the exhibits, workshops, presentations of various peace and sustainability organizations; and enjoy the music and dance of our community. A short program will invite participants to learn more about Peace Day Hawai‘i and honor this year’s Distinguished Peacemaker Awardee. Our guest speaker this year is Paul Chappell, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Peace Leadership Director, who will also give a special 1-day peace leadership workshop on September 25th . This year our theme is “Partners for Peace.” This day allows for networking with those who promote cultivating peace within, peace in relation with others (& all species), peace by sustaining the environment (natural and man-made), peace with all cultures (unity in diversity), and peace in spirituality (beliefs and values). We invite you to partner with…
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 6:00 am, Hawai‘i Time Learn how arbitration tasks typically done face to face can now easily be done online, resulting in considerable time and cost savings. This free 30-min webinar will be presented by Thomas P. Valenti, in conjunction with Giuseppe Leone, founder of Virtual Mediation Lab, a project sponsored by ACR Hawaii. Mr. Valenti is an Attorney, Arbitrator, Facilitator and Trainer. His law practice has included representing many clients in arbitration. In addition he served as an Arbitrator on panels with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as well as serving as a public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He is also a Chartered Arbitrator with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). You will walk thru a typical arbitration – from beginning to end – and learn how some tasks can be performed more efficiently online, especially in complex and international cases. This webinar: >> Is intended for arbitrators, parties and their legal representatives >> Can be joined by PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone To register, click here.
Learn Basic Mediation Skills Starting September 10 Hilo, Hawai‘i – August 23, 2016 – Want to learn how to peacefully resolve conflicts? Then join Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center for fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo. Facilitated by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, September 10, 11, 17, and 18. In Basic Mediation Training, participants learn a variety of approaches for dealing with people in conflict—through lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and mediation simulations. “Whether you want to improve your peacemaking and communication skills or want to become a mediator, this training gives you the tools you need to start resolving conflict in a peaceful and lasting way,” said Julie Mitchell, Executive Director of the non-profit community mediation center. The 30-hour training offers instruction in the process of mediation and how to apply advanced communication skills—such as active listening, summarizing and rephrasing, and using open-ended questions—in order to help parties resolve their differences. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively personally and professionally, become a better negotiator and problem-solver, and increase your value in the workplace,” Mitchell stated. “We invite people from all walks of life to join us. No particular background or personality is needed—all are welcome.” Upon successful completion of the training, participants may apply to join Ku‘ikahi’s apprenticeship program. “All of our mediators are professionally trained volunteers who donate their time to help people find their own best solutions to a wide variety of issues,” said Mitchell. “Since we rely on this exceptional pool of volunteers to provide mediation services, we continually seek out potential new Apprentice Mediators from the community at large. Basic Mediation Training is a prerequisite.” Tuition for the 4-day training is $295. Group discounts and scholarships are available. To register or apply for a scholarship, contact…
A virtual track has been created for those who cannot attend the 2016 Conference live. On Thursday, September 29th individuals who are not at the Lord Baltimore Hotel will be able to engage in a full day of conference activities online. Virtual participants will be fully engaged in each session, just as if they were in the room. This is the first time ACR has offered the ability to join the conference in this way, so we are excited to see how it all comes to together. The cost is $95 for ACR members and $125 for non-members. The lineup on September 29 looks like this: 8:15 AM Morning Plenary featuring Judge Michael Aloi, Federal Magistrate Judge and former President of ACR 10:15 AM Applying Information and Communication Technologies to Multiparty CR Process – Colin Rule and Jason Gershowitz Today, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are deeply rooted in our everyday lives. The same should be true for conflict resolution professionals. ICTs empower (and disenfranchise) facilitators and participants, especially where parties are engaging across distance and time. At the same time, ICTs should not be thought of as a one size fits all conflict resolution solution. Thinking about the tools available from the start helps to ensure quality process design and satisfactory outcomes in practice. This session will use interactive features (such as real time polling) to tailor a presentation introducing participants to available ICT tools and how to apply them in relevant situations. Noon: Lunch 1:45 PM Special Edition – The Texas Conflict Coach radio program: Â Virtual Exchange: Renewing Civic Engagement at a Time of Unprecedented Interconnectedness Pattie Porter In a digitally connected world where diversity of identities is a reality which we must confront every time we log into our smart phones and social media accounts,…
From Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center: Tomorrow’s (August 18) free Brown Bag hosted by the Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center from 12 noon to 1 pm in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney at 655 Kilauea Avenue in Hilo will also be available by conference call for up to 10 participants. This month’s speaker is Joan Shafer on “Working with Employee Recognition – The Linchpin Value for Cultural Transformation in Your Organization.” A ShoreTel conference call has been created for this conference. Use the following number to join the call: +1 (808) 934-3678 Enter the access code below followed by # key: Participant code: 25704621 Mobile Auto Dial: VoIP: voip://+18089343678;25704621# iOS devices: +1 (808) 934-3678,25704621 and press # Other devices: +1 (808) 934-3678×25704621# Call Julie Mitchell at 808-985-9248 if you encounter any problems connecting. Joan Shafer is a recognized expert on ’employee recognition’ – a topic she has been researching and working with organizations on for the past 19 years. She is a renowned speaker and trains management teams on how to strengthen their capability with employee recognition. Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public. In-person attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch, enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session, and meet others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.” This lunch-and-learn series is made possible thanks in part to funding from the Atherton Family Foundation. For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Administrative & Program Assistant Jenifer Aveiro at 935-7844 x 1 or jenifer@hawaiimediation.org. Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.