Common use of Indigenous Alternate Dispute Resolution Process Clause in Contracts

Indigenous Alternate Dispute Resolution Process. The Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process is a flexible, inclusive process intended to facilitate the peaceful, respectful resolution of disagreements between parties to this collective agreement. It is intended to be guiding process to assist people with relating in harmony. For example, the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process could include an Elder's council or peacemaking circle. Where parties have been unable to come to an agreement in respect to the interpretation, application, implementation or operation of this agreement, the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process may be commenced at any one of the steps of the grievance procedure by mutual agreement of the parties. The parties recognize there are a number of resolution processes that are unique to Indigenous cultures. As such, the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process in not limited to a single process. The process may consist of participation of the parties in a resolution circle intended to xxxxxx trust, honesty, respect, equality and consensus. Participants in the circle will be chosen in each individual case, by each party, based on the individual's ability to assist in the resolution process and may include external cultural support. (See Information Appendix G for more information). As with arbitrations, each party will pay one-half of the costs associated with the Indigenous alternate dispute resolution process.