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Canadian Resource Guide to Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Education Programs

NOVA SCOTIA

Name of Institution: College of Continuing Education (affiliated with Dalhousie University Law School)

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Programs and Courses: Certificate in Negotiation and Conflict Management

The Dalhousie College of Continuing Education and Dalhousie Law School jointly offer a certificate program in Negotiation and Conflict Management designed for individuals working in organizational and community settings.

The program consists of six two-day workshops, totalling 90 classroom hours, supplemented by a written case analysis and role playing of an assigned case scenario which allows for allowing for students' theoretical knowledge and skills to be assessed. Workshops focus on interest-based negotiations skills mediation, managing difficult conversations, and addressing complex multi-stakeholder and community issues.

Contact Person:

Negotiation and Conflict Management Programme
c/o Dalhousie College of Continuing Education
1535 Dresden Row, Suite 201 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3T1
Tel: (902) 494-2516
Fax: (902) 494-3662

Email: ncmp@dal.ca

Website: http://www.dal.ca/cce click on Continuing Management Education and then on NCMP

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Name of Institution: Lester B. Pearson Canadian International Peacekeeping Training Centre

Location: Clementsport, Nova Scotia

Programs and Courses:

The Centre is named in honour of Lester B. Pearson, former Prime Minister of Canada and recipient of the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for inventing the concept of modern peacekeeping. The Centre's mission is to support Canada's contribution to international peace, security and stability through the provision of quality research, education and training in all aspects of peacekeeping. The Centre conducts research, roundtables and seminars and offers a wide array of courses delving into various technical aspects of peacekeeping. It can also respond quickly to requests for specialized research or customized training programs. Courses include:

· C-01 - Interdisciplinary Cooperation: The New Peacekeeping Partnership in Action - includes modules on cross-cultural dynamics, conflict prevention, conflict mitigation, conflict termination and conflict recovery.

· C-02 - Creating Common Ground: Peacekeeping Negotiation and Mediation - includes three series:
  a) Conflict series: examines various aspects of contemporary conflict management within the context of peacekeeping;
  b) Interaction series: presents the theory of interest-based negotiation, multi-track diplomacy and mediation (process and skills); and c) Exercise series: places participants in several practice negotiation and mediation situations of increasing difficulty and complexity.

· C-12 - The Hard Road Home: Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration - deals with the repatriation and reintegration of combatants and their families into the social and economic life of their communities following an armed conflict. Reconciliation of former enemies, truth commissions and conflict regulation mechanisms are important themes.

Contact Person: Registrar
Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
Cornwallis Park
P.O. Box 100
Clementsport, Nova Scotia B0S 1E0

E-mail: registrar@ppc.cdnpeacekeeping.ns.ca

Website: www.cdnpeacekeeping.ns.ca

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Name of Institution: Mount Saint Vincent University

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Programs and Courses:

Peace and Conflict Studies, within the Department of Education, is an interdisciplinary program that examines the roots of conflict and the foundations of peace. The program allows students to explore the inter-relatedness of such issues as poverty, violence, hunger, discrimination, war, justice and security. Peace and conflict are studied in various contexts, ranging from the individual, the family, school, workplace, community and the national and global forum. Students may major or minor in peace and conflict studies. Courses include:

· FSGN/PHIL 2202 - The Roots of Peace and Conflict

· POLS 3324 - New Perspectives on Peace and Conflict

· FSGN 4410 - Conflict Management and Mediation

· WOMS 3371 - Women, Resistance and Empowerment

A master's degree in Peace and Social Justice may also be pursued.

Contact Person:

Sue McGregor, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Peace and Conflict Studies Program
Mount Saint Vincent University
Department of Education
Bedford Highway
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2J6
Tel: (902) 457-6385
Fax: (902) 457-6455

E-mail: sue.mcgregor@msvu.ca

Website: www.msvu.ca/pax

Certification: 3- or 4-year interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree in Peace and Conflict Studies.