United Church of Canada
This work is a concrete response to the Truth and Reconciliation’s 94 ‘Calls to Action’ bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to engage in meaningful conversation and interaction in a…
Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land
We believe this engagement will be a great gift to the city of Winnipeg and all of its citizens – Indigenous and non-Indigenous. It will provide a way for us…
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
"If Winnipeg is to succeed as a city, there must be reconciliation - between nations, between individuals. The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce is not only invested in the business-directed Calls…
Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg
The Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg is pleased to provide ongoing support to the initiative now widely know as Circles for Reconciliation! I know the beginnings were humble and you took…
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
"Circles for Reconciliation is an important effort to address decolonization and reconciliation. I applaud and support this carefully thought-out initiative.” Ry Moran Past Director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation,…
City of Winnipeg
Reconciliation is about resilience. It’s also about honoring the truth and reconciling for the future, and I was very pleased to declare 2016 as the Year of Reconciliation for Winnipeg. It…
Guiding Principles for Gatherings
The Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishinaabe *LOVE: it is important to care for one another
HONESTY: better to fail with honesty than succeed by fraud
RESPECT: give it, earn it, receive it
TRUTH:…
Honouring the Sacred Ones
We have planted a beautiful circle of flowers to remember the many children who have lost their lives at residential schools. Circles held a gathering of staff and volunteers with......…
Canadian History Uncovered
On May 30th, 2021, many Canadians woke up to a new reality for them. The Canada they knew had changed. What happened was the horrendous discovery of 215 unmarked graves…
A Canadian Genocide
You likely have heard about the discovery of the remains of 215 children at the Kamloops Residential School in late May 2021. This discovery is on top of the documented…