About the Gathering
The 2nd annual gathering of peacemakers is dedicated to demonstrating peacemaking strategies that will strengthen tribal justice.  It is an information-sharing forum for Peacemakers, those who are interested in learning about peacemaking, and those who want to be Peacemakers. The gathering will be held in conjunction with the 39th annual national meeting and judicial conference of the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) on October 20-23, 2008.

This event will be of interest to: tribal and non-tribal judges and judicial personnel; law enforcement officers and administrators; prosecutors, attorneys, and advocates. BJA grantees may be eligible to use their grant funds for travel/lodging expenses. Please verify eligibility with your BJA program manager. A limited number of scholarships may be available for travel and lodging to attend both the NAICJA Conference and the Gathering of Peacemakers.

Registration
There is no fee to attend this event; however, registration is REQUIRED.  We encourage you to attend both events.  If you plan to attend both events, register at the NAICJA Website; if you plan to only attend the gathering of peacemakers, please register by faxing in the printable registration form, available under the "Quick Links" section of this page.

Training and Lodging Site
    Radisson Hotel, Casino and Conference Center
    2040 Airport Road
    Green Bay, WI 54313
    Phone: (920) 494-7300

Conference attendees making reservations prior to October 8, 2008 will receive a room rate of $73.00 Single/$89 Double (plus tax). To receive this discounted rate when making reservations, indicate that you will be attending either 39th Annual NAICJA Meeting & Judical Conference or 2nd Annual Gathering of Peacemakers. 

Questions/ Additional Information?
For information or questions, please contact:

    Melissa Johnson
    University of North Dakota
    Tribal Judicial Institute
    P.O. Box 9003
    Grand Forks, ND 58202-9003
    Phone: (701) 777-6306
    Fax: (701) 777-0178
    Email: mjohnson@law.und.edu

Funding, Support, and Event Coordination are provided by the following agencies and organizations:

Tribal Judicial Institute

National American Indian Court Judges Association

National Tribal Justice Resource Center

Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma

Native American Rights Fund

Fox Valley Technical College - CJCI

Related Information
National Gathering on Indigenous Peacemaking
Crimes Against Children in Indian Country
Multi-Jurisdictional Training Conference
Robinson Rancheria