Mark Your Calendars: Peacemaker Training Session

March 16 – 17, 2024, at Seven Feathers Casino Resort (Huckleberry Room)

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM

All Tribal Court-appointed Peacemakers and those desiring to become one are welcome to attend this free event.

This event features:

Introduction to Peacemaking principles
Discussion of Cow Creek Umpqua values that form the foundation of Peacemaking
Roleplaying practice of principles
Discussions with Cow Creek Tribal Appellate Judge Cheryl Fairbainks, Chief Justice Emeritus Robert Yazzi, Rainey Enjady, and Christy Champman, and others.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Click here to RSVP for the Peacemaker Training Session, or call the Tribal Court Administrator of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians at (541) 677-5524.

Click here to download the Peacemaker Application. Mail completed form to:
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Attn: Legal Department
2371 NE Stephens St. Suite 100
Roseburg OR 97470

More Information on Peacemaking and the Tribal Court

As authorized by the Tribal Code, the Peacemaker is a non-judicial official appointed by Tribal Court to oversee Peacemaking proceedings and to guide the Peacemaking process in line with culturally-appropriate methods. In historical accounts, they are referenced as “xaawiisaa,” or “go-between.”

To date, nine Cow Creek Umpqua Tribal members have been appointed as Xaawiisaa (Peacemakers) after they completed the application process and attended the first training in 2023.

You can learn more about Peacemaking and the Tribal Court in the links below: