Dispute Resolution Support
Mediation Services

Purpose
Conflict is a part of everyday life but it doesn't have to be toxic and hurtful. With our ADR Trained Facilitators we can work with you to resolve a dispute in a manner that helps to restore peace and harmony to a relationship. ​
A Roster of ADR Trained Facilitators will provide facilitated, interest based negotiations as a service support to member Nations of SFNS. SFNS will coordinate and support every requested session and the Mediation Roster​

Service Overview

Service Outcome
The Roster and its Facilitators are not a decision -making body. Each facilitated dispute resolution session will usually result in a nonbinding decision left to the discretion of the parties of the session. Each session is voluntary therefore the parties will be responsible to uphold their agreed upon resolution. ​

Why this Helps

Affordability

​Free Service.

Trust

​Each session is conducted by an impartial, third party facilitator.

Safe

​Every session is confidential.

Voluntary

​It is up to you how far you want to go and when to stop.

Results

​Each resolution is decided upon by the parties in the conflict.

Timely

​Alternative to costly and lengthy court processes.

How It Works

Request for Service

Contact made with SFNS

Roster Coordination

Facilitator is assigned

Facilitator/Client Connect

Parties contacted; time/date set

Mediation Session

Facilitator & Parties mediate

Resolution/
​Agreement

As parties determine

Who Has Access

​Administrations, Councils, or any individual member of the following member First Nations:

How to Book Your Mediation Session

All requests for Mediation Services can be directed to:
Southern First Nations Secretariat
Mediation Services
22361 Austin Line | Bothwell, ON  N0P 1C0
mediation@sfns.on.ca
​1-800-668-2609​
Email a Request
Download PDF Pamphlet
Agreement to Mediate/Terms of Mediation

DISCLAIMER
While we strive to accommodate all requests for service it is imperative to understand that not all issues are suitable for facilitated conflict resolution services.