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Fundraising Dinner & Auction
featuring stories of healing and hope

Friday, November 16, Doors open at 6:30 pm
Newlands Golf & Country Club, 21025 - 48th Avenue

Building on the successes of our past two fundraisers, CJI is once again presenting a fall fundraising event in the conservatory at Newlands Golf & Country Club. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, silent auction and live musical entertainment. This year's event will focus on moving stories told by participants in CJI's Restorative Justice programs, people whose lives have been transformed by their experiences and illustrate the healing power of Restorative processes.

Tickets for the event are $60 or $450 for a table of 8.
For more information or to order tickets, call (604) 534-5515 or send us an e-mail.

INVITING DIALOGUE - Public Event Series

CJI has partnered with Envision Financial to present a series of free public events addressing issues affecting our community.

Communicating Restoratively in Conflict
Free Public Workshop

Thur
sday, May 29, 7-9pm p.m. (doors open at 6:30pm)
Kwantlen College Auditorium, 20910 Langley Bypass

Admission is FREE!
(donations accepted)
Note that pay parking is in effect at Kwantlen College ($3.50)

Everyone is invited to come to this free workshop facilitated
by Restorative Justice practitioner, Catherine Bargen.

Do you feel stuck when you face conflict at home, at work or in your relationships? Get unstuck! Learn practical skills to navigate through conflict to more meaningful interactions with others, even when things feel tough.

When things go wrong in communities, schools, workplaces and in our relationships, we want things worked out in a way that satisfies everybody’s needs and brings meaningful closure. However, often when we’re involved in conflict, we don’t take the time to listen. We are intent on making our point, or are feeling too hurt to hear what the other person has to say. Our relationships suffer and so does our enjoyment of life!

A healthier approach to conflict brings understanding and a sense of justice—Restorative Justice—into our interactions with others. Restorative Justice is a philosophy about repairing harm, listening to one another and speaking from the heart. Listening to others, as well as expressing your own needs, allows people in conflict to share and come to mutually agreed-upon resolutions.

In this workshop, learn a basic understanding of:
• what happens in conflict
• why we often feel "stuck" in conflict situations
• how Restorative Justice relates to conflict
• how to resolve difficult situations respectfully
• how to work to preserve relationships and meet
the needs of all involved

A Restorative approach to conflict resolution encourages us to shift from judgment to curiosity, and helps us effectively explore the root causes of our conflicts.

Please join us for this third event in our Inviting Dialogue series! (No RSVP is required.)
Watch for announcements about our next event in Fall 2008.

INVITING DIALOGUE - Public Event Series

CJI has partnered with Envision Financial to present a series of free public events addressing issues affecting our community.

Katy Hutchison Presents: The Story of Bob
Wednesday, October 17, 7-9pm p.m. (doors open at 6:30pm)
Langley Community Music School, Rose Gellert Hall
4899 - 207th Street, Langley, BC • Ample free parking

Admission is FREE!
(donations accepted)

Everyone is invited to come to this free presentation by author and Restorative Justice advocate Katy Hutchison. There will also be a musical performance by the Apex School Band.

Everyone is invited to come to this free presentation by author and Restorative Justice advocate Katy Hutchison as she presents “The Story of Bob”.“The Story of Bob” is about wanting the best and more out of life. It is the story of someone pursuing happiness and excellence in all aspects of his life. It is a story about losing a beloved husband and father to a horrific murder. It is a story about forgiveness and a kind of understanding that when there is a mess in our life, we roll up our sleeves and clean up. It is also the story of Katy Hutchison.

Katy, mother of now fourteen-year old twins Emma and Sam, lost her husband Bob McIntosh on New Year's Eve 1997 when he was killed while intervening at a rowdy teen party at a neighbour’s house. Katy shares how the tragic death of her husband impacted her as a wife and as a mother of two young children. After Bob’s murder, Katy recognized the need to advise, educate and inform young members of the community about the risks that arise with the combination of young people, alcohol, and a lack of supervision. Katy wants to inspire and empower teens to make healthier choices so similar tragedies can be prevented.

A very powerful aspect of Katy’s journey is her reconciliation with the person responsible for her husband’s death.  Exploring the power of forgiveness and restorative justice has become part of her life.

Katy has presented “The Story of Bob” throughout Canada as well as internationally. She is also the author of a book entitled Walking After Midnight: One Woman's Journey Through Murder, Justice and Forgiveness published in 2006.  

Please join us for this second event in our Inviting Dialogue series! (No RSVP is required.)
Watch for announcements about our next event in Fall 2007.

Newletters


Past editions of CJI's occasional newsletter The Olive Branch are available for download:
Winter/Spring 2006
Fall/Winter 2004

Donations


We would like to acknowledge the support of Fraser River Marine Transportation Ltd. and extend warm thanks for that company's ongoing support of our agency and its work.

2006 Fundraising Event Featuring
the Langley Ukulele Ensemble

Our 2006 fall fundraising event was a huge success with a record number of guests in attendance, delicious food provided once again by Newlands Golf & Country Club, and energizing entertainment by the Langley Ukulele Ensemble. We extend warm thanks to all who attended and helped make our event successful. CJI would also like to express sincere thanks to those who donated items to our silent auction. Your support in sincerely appreciated:

1 Fish 2 Fish • A-1 Langley Import Repair Specialists • Accent on Pastries • Birthplace of BC Gallery • Cascades Casino • CIBC • Coast Hotel & Convention Center • Cruise Ship Center • Days Inn • Discount Car & Truck Rentals • Elizabeth Berkey • Ella's Ladies Wear • Euphoria Chocolate • Fabric Land • Fashion Call Ladies Fashions • Fraser River Marine • Garden Spa • General Paint • Heartspeak Productions • Hilda Goertzen • Inspired By You • Janine's Hair • Krause Brothers Farms • Langley Chrysler • Laurie Miller • Pachauer's Jewelers • Paint 4 Less • Peter Goertzen • Priest Insurance Agencies • PTC • Refrigeration Components • Rising Bun Bakery • Saje Natural Wellness • Sonoma Grill  • Sports West Bike Shop • Springman's Saturn of Langley • Starbucks Coffee Canada • Ten Thousand Villages • Teresa Bergen Pottery  • Three Wishes Gift Shop • Travelers Hotel • Tribal Spirit Gallery • Vancouver Giants • Vancouver Giants • Vickie's Clock & Watch Repair • Yuean Hai Frame Manufacturers • And others.

2005 Fundraising Event: An Evening with Shari Ulrich


In conjunction with its 20th anniversary, on November 10, 2005, CJI presented a fundraising event featuring BC's own Shari Ulrich. Hosted by Newlands Golf and Country Club, the evening included a delicious buffet dinner and silent auction. Thank you to all who participated. 

CJI would like to express sincere thanks to the following donors of auction items:
Accent on Pastries • Beauty Lounge Salon & Spa • Birthplace of BC Gallery • Cascade Casino • Cat & Mouse Designs • Celine Lee • Choo-Choo’s Restaurant • CIBC • Coast Hotel & Convention Centre • Comfort Plus Wellness Products • Cruise Ship Centres • Dan Ackland • Delena Taverna Restaurant • Deltonia Cook • Docksteader Sports • Doria & Company • Elizabeth Berkey • Ella’s • Flamingo Framing • Hilton Vancouver Metrotown • Inspired by You • Kay Douglas • Kam Mafi • Ken Hinton • Krause Brothers Farms • Justice Institute of BC • Laurie Miller • Mac’s Used Furniture • Merv Duggan • Newlands Golf & Country Club • Northview Golf & Country Club • Peter Bergen • Red Sky at Night • Refrigerator Components • Rising Bun Bakery • Rodger Letkeman • Ryan Aldridge • Salon Lanci • Sonoma Grill • Springman’s Saturn of Langley • Starbucks Coffee Canada • Steve Seymour • Swan-E-Set Resort & Country Club • Vancouver Giants • Vicki’s Clock & Watch Repairs • Warren Glowatski • Warren Priest • Wash World • West Wind Fine Art Gallery • and others.

2005 Anniversary Celebration


CJI board members, staff and guests gathered to celebrate 20 years of excellence in Restorative Justice on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Langley Mennonite Fellowship.  A brief AGM was followed by an evening of historical presentations, guest speakers, musical entertainment and awards, including the CJI Restorative Action scholarship for Grade 12 students.

2003 Fundraising Event


We are please to report that our 2003 fundraising event was a huge success. A delicious buffet dinner, moving guest speakers, fine musical entertainment and the fun of a silent auction came together to make the evening an enjoyable one for all in attendance. The event allowed us to share our enthusiasm for the work we do and build awareness in the community, and the money raised will help us continue to provide valuable services to those harmed by crime and conflict. 

2002 Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award


Staff of Fraser Region Community Justice Initiatives were proud to accept  the Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award at a ceremony in Edmonton, Alberta in November 2002. Visit the Corrections Canada Website for details about the award, its history and significance.