WELCOME TO
BUILDING CONSENSUS
Resolving Conflict Constructively
COLLABORATION CLARITY RELIABILITY TRUST
Building Consensus
Our Mission and Goals
Guiding difficult conversations toward lasting agreement -
With practical, respectful mediation / negotiation / tribunal services that helps people find common ground - without court, delay or escalation. We assist anywhere in Canada
M. Patricia Adsit, B.A., J.D. Q.Med
After more than 20 years in litigation, M. Patricia has come to recognize that the most effective resolutions occur when parties are directly involved in shaping their future. My experience in court orders and litigation has shifted my focus and approach to resolving conflict through compassion understanding and empathy.
Drawing on that experience, M. Patricia is a trusted guide in transforming conflict into resolution - whether within families or across communities. She is committed to helping individuals reconnect with themselves and their families and communities.
Working with you toward peaceful lasting relationships.
OUR SERVICES
First Nation election appeals are formal challenges to the results of leadership elections held within First Nation communities in Canada. These appeals are part of the governance process and are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in the selection of your leaders.
WE use a legal professional tribunal service as opposed to using a court system; To get your community back to governance as quickly as possible -- A cost effective and expedited appeal procedure
Back to Governance after election !
Tribunal services provide an independent, impartial decision-making system to review government action or community disputes outside the traditional courts. We offer a more streamlined accessible approach to resolving disputes - ensuring fair hearings, clear processes and timely resolutions.
Tribunals are available methods to resolve many areas in your community from housing to employment and child and family services.
Family and divorce mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where a neutral third party—called a mediator—helps families resolve disputes outside of court. It’s designed to reduce conflict, save time and money, and support healthier communication, especially during emotionally charged transitions.
OUR TEAM has over 20 years in family law practice now turned into Mediation because we combine legal knowledge to help your family be in charge of the re-creating your family relationships in a cost-effective and heathy approach.
ReCreating Family Relationships with Empathy!
Civil mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where individuals in a legal dispute work with a neutral third party—a mediator—to reach a resolution outside of court. In many jurisdictions, mediation is a required step under court procedure rules. At Building Consensus, we’re equipped to provide mandatory mediation services with the goal of helping you fully resolve employment and civil disputes efficiently and respectfully.
ABOUT BUILDING CONSENSUS
Building Consensus is an Indigenous Alternative Dispute Resolution firm dedicated to reducing conflict through mediation, negotiation, and tribunal services. Our commitment to excellence and empathy sets us apart in the field of mediation for Self Governance, community - family and work place conflict resolution. We facilitate communities navigate member disputes, with a strong focus on supporting First Nation communities getting back to Nation governance quickly - Whether by handling election appeals or conflict mediation. Our team works in person or virtually, so no matter how remote your location is, we’re able to connect and provide support anywhere across Canada.
Our Team
Our team brings professional expertise in the legal profession and alternative dispute resolution, with over 50 years of combined experience. We offer innovative and proven approaches to resolving conflicts through mediation, negotiation, and professional tribunal services.
“Building Consensus is more than resolving disputes—it’s about fostering understanding, strengthening relationships, and creating peaceful communities.”
– Founder of Building Consensus
Contact Us
Head Office Located Edmonton, Alberta
780-220-5214