Priority 1
Strengthen Community Mediation & Conflict Resolution Services
Expand access to professional mediation and restorative dialogue services that help individuals, families, workplaces, and communities address conflicts constructively.
Governance
Strategic Plan
Our multi-year priorities and objectives for building stronger communities.
Multi-Year Strategic Priorities & Objectives
Building Stronger Communities Through Dialogue, Mediation, Education & Storytelling.
Strategic Vision
Symbiose Multicultural Mediation Center seeks to build stronger, more inclusive, and more resilient communities by creating opportunities for dialogue, understanding, collaboration, and peaceful conflict resolution. Through mediation services, educational programs, and documentary storytelling, Symbiose will strengthen relationships between individuals, organizations, and communities while promoting social cohesion across Canada.
Priority
Seven Strategic Priorities
Priority 2
Expand Education & Community Outreach
Create educational opportunities that empower individuals and communities with knowledge, skills, and tools for constructive dialogue.
Priority 3
Establish the Crossroads Media Initiative as a Public Education Platform
Use documentary storytelling, digital media, and public dialogue to promote understanding and social cohesion.
Priority 4
Build Strong Community Partnerships
Develop collaborative relationships with organizations that share Symbiose's commitment to inclusion, education, and social cohesion.
Priority 5
Strengthen Organizational Capacity & Sustainability
Build the governance, financial, operational, and human resources capacity required for long-term impact.
Priority 6
Promote Research, Knowledge Sharing & Innovation
Develop Symbiose as a centre for learning, research, and best practices in mediation and social cohesion.
Crossroads
Crossroads Flagship Themes
Crossroads' flagship documentary series will explore the crossroads of faith, justice, identity, and belonging in Canada.
- Crossroads: Faith, Justice & Society
- Race, Identity & Belonging
- Justice & Redemption
- The New Canadian Dream
Measuring Success
Symbiose will evaluate progress through community impact, education, Crossroads Media Initiative, and organizational development indicators.
Measuring Success
Community Impact
- Number of individuals served
- Number of mediation cases supported
- Community partnerships established
- Workshop participants reached
Education
- Training sessions delivered
- Educational resources created
- School and university partnerships
Crossroads Media Initiative
- Documentaries produced
- Public screenings organized
- Podcast audiences reached
- Educational resources distributed
Organizational Development
- Funding growth
- Volunteer engagement
- Governance improvements
- Strategic partnerships
Long-Term Goal
By advancing these priorities, Symbiose Multicultural Mediation Center will become a recognized Canadian organization that strengthens communities through mediation, education, dialogue, and storytelling. Building stronger communities begins with listening, understanding, and working together.