This page is primarily for facilitators, to help them organize their Circles.
These are the guided discussion themes for Circles for Reconciliation. Facilitators are free to choose the themes that they would like to address in their Circle; this decision will depend, to some extent, on the interests of the participants.
The facilitators will determine and announce the theme that will be presented during the Circle meeting a week in advance. In preparation for the weekly meeting, participants may be invited to read additional, overlapping themes on their own. For example, there are a number of themes on Métis people that participants could read even if only one of the themes is presented during the Circle. Also, additional readings or videos chosen from the “Resources” section of our website can be recommended to participants to complement a theme.
Each document title is linked to the Theme Page.
Documents Used For Each Gathering
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General Procedures for GatheringGeneral Procedures for Gathering
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Opening Guidelines for In-Person CirclesOpening Guidelines for In-Person Circles
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Opening Guidelines for Zoom CirclesRevised June 2022Opening Guidelines for Zoom Circles
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Guiding Principles - Seven Sacred Teachings of the AnishinaabeRevised June 2022Guiding Principles - Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishinaabe
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Closing; Vision of ReconciliationClosing; Vision of Reconciliation
Basic Understanding of Reconciliation
The following themes will familiarize all participants with a basic understanding of Reconciliation the during the first few Circle meetings.
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First Gathering: Getting to Know You (Zoom Version)Revised August 2022First Gathering: Getting to Know You (Zoom Version)
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First Gathering: Getting to Know You (In-Person Circles)Revised August 2022First Gathering: Getting to Know You (In-Person Circles)
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Dispelling Misconceptions (National Version)Revised March 2022Dispelling Misconceptions (National Version)
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Dispelling Misconceptions (Manitoba Version)Revised March 2022Dispelling Misconceptions (Manitoba Version)
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Dispelling Misconceptions (BC Version)Revised March 2022Dispelling Misconceptions (BC Version)
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Dispelling Some Misconceptions About Métis PeopleDeveloped June 2022Dispelling Some Misconceptions About Métis People
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Intergenerational TraumaIntergenerational Trauma
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ReconciliationReconciliation
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Meaning of LandRevised April 2023Meaning of Land
Historical Development
The following themes are listed in order of their historical development, which we suggest following, even if not all are chosen for the Circle.
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Treaties: Manitoba VersionTreaties: Manitoba Version
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Treaties (B.C. Version)Treaties (B.C. Version)
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Violations of the Spirt of the TreatiesViolations of the Spirt of the Treaties
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The Indian ActThe Indian Act
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Residential SchoolsResidential Schools
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The Pass SystemThe Pass System
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The Sixties ScoopThe Sixties Scoop
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The Justice SystemThe Justice System
Final Week of Circle
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After the Circles: Practicing Solidarity and Living ReconciliationAfter the Circles: Practicing Solidarity and Living Reconciliation
Interests of Participants
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Indigenous Spiritualities (Under Revision as of May 2021)
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Métis People of CanadaMétis People of Canada
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Métis Identity and NationhoodMétis Identity and Nationhood
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Métis Experiences at Residential SchoolsMétis Experiences at Residential Schools
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Métis Struggles for LandMétis Struggles for Land
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Day Schools and Day ScholarsDay Schools and Day Scholars
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Call to BusinessCall to Business
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New Canadians and Indigenous PeopleNew Canadians and Indigenous People
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Canadian Public Opinion on Indigenous PeopleCanadian Public Opinion on Indigenous People
Forthcoming
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
• Education
• Inuit People
• White Privilege
• Sport