REsolve
What We Do
We provide CONFIDENTIAL (often free and other times sliding fee scale) community mediation for people in conflict. Mediation provides a non-judgmental, safe and respectful alternative for dealing with conflict. Experience shows that conflicts are resolved approximately 85% of the time the situation goes to mediation. We provide trained community mediators to assist you achieve peaceful and co-operative resolution to your concerns or issues.
Where We Serve
All people within the municipality of Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul First Nation (including visitors). We have trained mediators who can work with people in Ojibway or English.
Who We Are
A community-based conflict resolution program. We operate under the wing of the Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee, a not-for-profit organization that has been active in Sioux Lookout for 20 years and has received numerous awards for it's work in race relations. Our funding is from Safer and Vital Communities grant (July 2008 - May 2009) donations, fee-for-service, fundraising and membership fees.
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Examples of types of conflict that mediation may help resolve:
| Community | discrimination |
| Neighbours | noise, parking, laneways, property line issues |
| Landlord/Tenant | maintenance, noise, privacy, rent |
| Workplace | Disintegrating employee relations |
Benefits
Better relationships. More peaceful communication. Better understanding of each other. Resolution without court or police involvement. Win-win resolutions. Gain skills to better deal with conflict. Create your own resolutions that consider your own interests and needs.
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Referrals
Call us directly about the situation or provide others with our contact information.
For more information about these services or to report an incident call 738-1266 or contact the SLARC office at 737-1501