The first annual FDR Week was a great success. We are now building the program for the 2025 conference.
What we did….
Launched new information video Family Mediation: Finding Common Ground
Released new Family Mediation information pamphlet
On three appearances on VOCM radio shows on Friday November 21st, Monday November 24th and Thursday November 27th, 2025, we shared information about family mediation and the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Week events reaching a wide audience in St John’s and surrounding areas. This generated interest in the public information event and mediation services.
The free family mediation public awareness evening in partnership with the Public Legal Information Association NL (PLIAN). The 5-person panel shared information to members of the public followed by a Q&A.
The FDRIA conference: Advancing FDR in Atlantic Canada was the first annual FDR conference and was hosted at the Law Society of NL.
2025 PROGRAM:
Family Dispute Resolution: A Paradigm Shift
Keynote: Prof. Nickolas Bala
Introduction to a Framework for Trauma-Informed Mediation: A Heart and Mind Approach to Conflict Resolution
Raheena Lalani Dahya
Most pointed was the closing comment from Associate Chief Justice Rosalie McGrath, “I hope not to see any of you at trial”.
Associate Chief Justice Rosalie McGrath, Supreme Court NL & Justice Stephanie Hickman