What we do
The aim of Circles for Reconciliation is to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples as part of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
The means to achieve this is the creation of small gatherings of an equal number of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in discussion circles.
Every Circle needs five Indigenous and five non-Indigenous participants. Relationships are built by equal voices.
How we do it
- Each group of ten participants, led by two trained facilitators, meets weekly or biweekly for seven gatherings 90 minutes in length.
- These seven meetings allow for the beginnings of respectful relationships, which the TRC stresses is the basis of reconciliation.
- The participants sit in a circle, providing greater opportunities for sharing and being respectful of traditional Indigenous values and customs.
- Themes for each Circle continue to be developed and, where necessary, are being adapted to different Indigenous customs and practices across Canada.
Protecting our Cree Language
Friday, March 27, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CDT
Live on Zoom
manácihtátán ininímowin
Join Grace Schedler (Knowledge & Language Keeper) for a conversation on manácihtátán ininímowin, Protecting our Cree Language.
Grace was born in Norway House (Kinosao Sipi) and raised in God’s Lake (Manito Sákahikan) Cree community. She is a retired Facilitator Trainer with the Circles for Reconciliation. She is committed to sharing her language through teaching, the development of language resources and working with many community programs in Winnipeg and Selkirk promoting Indigenous culture and language.
Participants will learn more about Indigenous languages in relation to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action 13-17 which focus on preserving, revitalizing, and strengthening Indigenous languages across Canada.
Community members $25.00
Organizations $50.00
Funds from the webinar go in support of reconciliation efforts.