Indian Dispute Resolution Services / IDRS Acorn Project

BACKGROUND AND CAPABILITY STATEMENT Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (IDRS, Inc.) is a national non-profit Indian organization founded in 1990 by a consortium of five national and regional Indian organizations. Today, IDRS is governed by a Board of Directors composed of prominent Indian leaders from throughout the country. IDRS assists American Indian communities and Alaskan villages build the foundations for self-determination and successful community economic development. IDRS has assembled a team of experienced Indian and non-Indian practitioners who specialize in processes that bring people together and build partnerships that solve critical local problems. Today, IDRS offers Indian leaders and organizations an extensive interactive training program and a full complement of technical services. LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOPS • Cross-Cultural Communication • Negotiation Skills & Processes • Mediation Skills & Processes • Mediator Certification Training • Board Skills and Responsibilities • Building Effective Inter-Government Relations (for public agencies) DIRECT TECHNICAL SERVICES • Facilitation, Mediation, Fact-Finding and Arbitration • Facilitate “Government to Government” Consultations/Negotiations • Prepare and Coach Negotiation Teams • Conduct and Certify Democratic Elections • Integrate Mediation Processes Into Tribal Justice Systems • Microenterprise Training • Assist tribes develop small business around natural resources