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"A Way Out Of Conflict" video on the need for mediation services at the Hopi Tribe:
“The Nakwatsvewat Institute promotes organic nation-building, including economic, justice and education development projects in Native communities.”
– Pat Sekaquaptewa
Executive Director
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To learn more about the mediation service discussed in the video "A Way Out of Conflict" click here >
Ethan Elkind publishes article on mediating in Indian Country in Association for Conflict Resolution Magazine read it here >
Pat Sekaquaptewa discusses the importance of tribal courts with California Connected read it here >
Hopi mediators conduct an exercise called "babysteps" read more >
Pat Sekaquaptewa (standing), Executive Director of TNI, leads a mediation training program on the Hopi reservation read more >