Where We Begin

Despite genuine commitment to reconciliation, many of us struggle with how to move forward effectively. This isn't a failure of intention—it reflects a deeper challenge.

Colonial systems didn't just create historical injustices. They fundamentally altered how we relate to each other, to knowledge, and to the land.

Over generations, essential human capacities were systematically diminished—capacities like seeing ourselves as belonging to place, recognizing kinship across difference, and engaging with knowledge as relationship rather than resource.

Without these foundational skills, even those most committed to reconciliation may inadvertently perpetuate colonial patterns rather than create healing.

Our Approach

ECVO and Naheyawin came together to develop this series recognizing that reconciliation requires practice, not just information.

Like learning music or a language, reconciliation skills develop through dedicated practice in a supportive environment. Our sessions provide this practice space, while micro-actions between gatherings help integrate new capacities into everyday life.

This approach transforms reconciliation from an abstract concept into living practice—building momentum through manageable steps rather than overwhelming obligations.

What to Expect

Each of the five 90-minute gatherings focuses on active practice rather than presentation. Before each session, participants engage with short educational materials, allowing our time together to center on application and skill-building.