Consensus Council

06/17/2026

The Consensus Council Board of Directors recently visited Watford City and MHA Nation for a regional meeting focused on learning and community connection.

Board members met with McKenzie County leaders to discuss community changes during the Bakken oil boom and visited the MHA Nation Interpretive Center in New Town to learn from tribal leaders and representatives.

We’re grateful for the warm welcome and insights shared throughout the visit.

Read more: https://agree.org/cc-board-visits-watford-city-and-mha-nation/ .

On May 13–14, the Consensus Council Board of Directors gathered in Watford City for a regional meeting focused on learning, relationship-building, and community engagement in western North Dakota.

06/15/2026

Thank you North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations for partnering on Stronger Together: Community Roundtable! We love hosting participatory conversations.

06/15/2026

Consensus Council offices will be closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

06/09/2026

Have you checked out the May Consensus Council eNewsletter yet?

This month's edition includes:
- Consensus Council Board visits McKenzie County
- Elizabeth Hilt Receives Dragon Impact Award
- Updates on the Practicing Restorative Justice Conference 2027
- CC Staff updates
- A special note from our Associate Director

Read the full newsletter here: https://agree.org/may-2026-enewsletter/

06/08/2026

Fantastic to see colleagues and friends at the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations Conference last week. Natasha, Ann, and C**t facilitated an interactive Community Roundtable, and CC board member Rep. Jon Nelson received the Legislative Champion award!

06/04/2026

Mark your calendars for the 2027 Practicing Restorative Justice Conference!

Join us April 26–29, 2027, at Minnesota State University Moorhead as we gather with practitioners, community leaders, educators, and advocates from across the field to deepen our collective practice, share what's working, and strengthen the restorative justice movement together. Whether you're new to restorative approaches or a seasoned practitioner, this is the gathering place for learning, connection, and renewal.

Full registration details and programming information will be shared in the coming months.

View a recap of the 2025 Practicing Restorative Justice Conference here: https://agree.org/practicing-restorative-justice-conference/

Minnesota State Moorhead

05/21/2026

Consensus Council offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 as we remember and honor those who served.

04/26/2026

Associate director of The Consensus Council, Elizabeth Hilt ('06), is a recipient of the 2026 Dragon Impact Award! Her work in restorative justice strengthens communities and highlights the importance of treating every person with dignity and understanding.

"It's easy to think you know everything based on your own experiences," she says. "But it's important to listen, stay curious instead of defensive, and seek out different perspectives. We all need each other, and we have to learn how to work together."

Congratulations, Elizabeth!

04/23/2026

Every person is endowed with human dignity and value."

April 2026 is Second Chance Month in North Dakota. At Consensus Council, our Restorative Justice Program is proud to partner with the ND Juvenile Court System and the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. We provide unique opportunities for those who have caused harm to repair relationships and trust with the people and communities most affected by their crimes.

Second Chance Month is a reminder that successful reentry and rehabilitation benefits all of us, and that dignity, accountability, and opportunity can go hand in hand.

April is also the month we recognize National Crime Victims week (April 19-25th). As the state's Restorative Justice provider, we also honor those who have experienced harm, and we remain committed to creating meaningful opportunities for healing.

04/20/2026

April 19-25 is National Crime Victims Week. At Consensus Council, we honor and recognize the strength, resilience, and experiences of those who have been impacted by harm.

Through our partnerships with the ND Juvenile Court System and the ND Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, we offer victims and survivors meaningful opportunities to have their voices heard, to identify their unique needs for repair and healing, and to play an active part in seeking justice for the wrongs done to them.

National Crime Victims Week highlights the importance of supporting those who have experienced harm as a critical part of building safer and stronger communities.

https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/overview