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Treaty Dialogue Session

Treaty Dialogue Session. An experiment in conflict resolution 17 March 2007. Today. 1.15pm Opening 1.20pm YDP Introduction 1.45pm First Dialogue Topic 2.15pm Second Dialogue Topic 3.00pm Break 3.15pm Third Dialogue Topic 3.40pm Final debrief 3.55pm Closing.

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Treaty Dialogue Session

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  1. Treaty Dialogue Session An experiment in conflict resolution 17 March 2007

  2. Today • 1.15pm Opening • 1.20pm YDP Introduction • 1.45pm First Dialogue Topic • 2.15pm Second Dialogue Topic • 3.00pm Break • 3.15pm Third Dialogue Topic • 3.40pm Final debrief • 3.55pm Closing

  3. The Youth Dialogue Project (YDP) • 6 youth and one group leader from 5 countries (Denmark, South Africa, Cypress, USA, NZ) • Group leader, Carwyn Jones • 4 pre-conference meetings – practice different methods • Aim = gain skills in conflict resolution using dialogue

  4. San Francisco – the Forum • Pre-conference – youth from 5 countries meet up and take part in ‘learning labs’ • Then join with main conference (400+ people from around the world) • workshops, meetings, speakers • Keynote speakers included Madeline Albright and Elie Wiesel

  5. At the forum… Four conflict resolution techniques: • Public conversations project To foster a more inclusive, empathic and collaborative society by promoting constructive conversations and relationships among those who have differing values, world views, and positions about divisive public issues 2) Search for common ground Works to transform the way the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving 3) Facing history and ourselves engaging students of diverse backgrounds in studying the historical development of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry.

  6. 4) World Café • The World Café is a metaphor, a guiding image, an innovative set of tools and methods for evolving collective intelligence and creative futures. • Seven principles of the World Café: http://www.theworldcafe.com

  7. Today… • Practice World Café method • Engage in dialogue • 3 questions, 3 different groups, chance to share experiences at end of each session • a process – not the answer

  8. First Dialogue Topic • In your opinion what are the present day issues and problems surrounding Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

  9. Second Dialogue Topic • In your opinion, what is causing the perpetuation of these issues (Q1) and problems? • What frames your personal views?

  10. Third Dialogue Topic • In your opinion, what are the next steps required to move forward, both as a nation & as individuals?

  11. Closing… • Dialogue is a worthwhile way of engaging • Tai ‘Confucius’ Ahu says: • Transform debate (viewpoint A vs viewpoint B) into dialogue – viewpoints A, B, C, D, E, F all considered equally • Assess your own understanding? Am I talking rubbish? What is it based on? What, in my background, is shaping the way I think? • Don’t be complacent: Act, for Allah’s sake, Act! • Thoughts?

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