Consensus Council announces the successful conclusion of the 25th Anniversary International Legislators’ Forum (ILF), held September 9–12, 2025, in historic Deadwood, South Dakota.

Conduct up to five sessions in North Dakota communities where participants will learn about North Dakota data, increase connections to other citizens, generate ideas to address tough …

Founded in 1990, Consensus Council is a nonprofit organization serving the northern plains region with offices in Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota.

Consensus Council facilitates conversations and builds agreements that empower people, transform communities, and advance the public good. Founded in 1990, we have offices in …

Originally called the “North Dakota Consensus Council, Inc.,” the name was changed in 1999 to “The Consensus Council, Inc.” to more accurately reflect its growing regional service presence.

The Consensus Council facilitates agreements on public policy issues through diverse stakeholder conversations and professional documentation in ND.

Consensus Council arose from an identified need to build consensus across differences, specifically in the northern plains region of North America. We convene and facilitate groups …

Citizen Connect is your nonpartisan doorway to civic action. We put the 600+ organizations – right, left and center – working to strengthen our democracy at your fingertips, so you can …

The Consensus Council facilitates conversations and builds agreements that empower people, transform communities, and advance the public good.

Criminal Justice system and North Dakota’s commitment to creating better neighbors. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with the hosts to talk about her passion for Restorative Justice, …