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reconciliation and well-being: begins march 17, 2026

A cohort for leaders, practitioners and change-makers who want to engage in Reconciliation with care, integrity and trust—without causing harm to others or themselves.

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Calling all leaders, practitioners, and social change agents who envision a better world for ALL our relations.

We’re inviting leaders, change-makers, HR and Reconciliation professionals, and entrepreneurs to join our Reconciliation and Well-Being Cohort, beginning March 17, 2026.

This is a space to come—just as you are—to reconnect, refuel, and deepen your capacity for the long journey of societal change within work, leadership, and business.

Whether you are new to Reconciliation or have been immersed in this work for years, we know the journey is complex. Many people carry a deep desire to do this work well, paired with a fear of getting it wrong, unintentionally causing harm, or not knowing what the “right” next step is.

This cohort exists to support you in navigating reconciliation with greater clarity, care, and confidence, while tending to your own well-being along the way.

This is for you if you are:

  • A leader, professional, or change-maker navigating Reconciliation in your work, business, or community

  • An HR, DEI or Reconciliation practitioner holding big responsibility within extractive systems

  • An entrepreneur or small business owner wanting to align your work with your values

  • Someone who cares deeply and quietly worries about saying or doing the “wrong thing”

  • New to Reconciliation or deeply-immersed in the work and seeking a grounding renewal

  • Looking for space that balances learning, reflection, and practical application

  • Ready to disrupt the status quo!

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what you’ll receive

  • 1️⃣ Five Virtual Circles

    Five live, facilitated three-hour virtual circles hosted by Ariana and Vanessa with recordings available.

  • 2️⃣ Anonymous Q&A

    Ask difficult or sensitive questions in an anonymous space. No question is too sensitive or silly!

  • 3️⃣ Well-Being Workbook

    A digital workbook with reflections, resources, and a place to capture your ReconciliACTION plan.

  • 4️⃣ Practical and Tangible Tools

    Tangible ideas you can apply within your organization immediately.

  • 5️⃣ Nervous System Support

    Breathwork, regulation tools, and community support to help youstay grounded through change.

  • 6️⃣ Judgment-Free Space

    You have full permission to show up as your perfectly imperfect self.

  • 7️⃣ Community Connection

    Build relationships with like-hearted change-makers and learn through one anothers’ journeys.

  • 8️⃣ Certificate of Appreciation

    A meaningful acknowledgement of your commitment to the Reconciliation journey.

our journey together

Over the course of ten weeks, we’ll meet bi-weekly for three hours for learning, reflection, connection, and grounding. Each week builds upon the last, allowing you to add more tools to your bundle as you walk the path.

  • Truth-telling must come before reconciliation. We begin by exploring our shared history on Turtle Island while noticing how our nervous systems respond when engaging with difficult truths about colonization and Reconciliation.

    This circle includes:

    • A brief timeline of colonization on Turtle Island

    • Experiential learning

    • Self-reflection and facilitated group sharing

  • This circle explores tools and perspectives rooted in Indigenous worldviews, offering tangible ways to begin decolonizing the workplace in ways that benefit all our relations.

    Thought-provoking and practical, this is one of our most popular circles.

    This circle includes:

    • Storytelling

    • A self-assessment

    • Small and large group discussions

    • Theory grounded in lived experience

  • Disruptive change asks us to step outside our comfort zones. In this circle, we explore breathwork and other tools for cultivating nervous system resilience so we can stay present, grounded, and engaged through societal and organizational change.

    This circle includes:

    • Simple breathwork practices you can do at your desk

    • Experiential learning

    • Nervous system regulation theory

  • Using the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report as a framework, participants create a ReconciliACTION plan for themselves or their workplace.

    This circle includes:

    • Review of the TRC Calls to Action and UNDRIP

    • An exploration of common arguments against using the TRC CTAs as a framework

    • Reflection on personal and professional influence

    • Time to develop a tangible, values-aligned plan

  • Our final circle centres collective care. Reconciliation and societal change require well-resourced leaders and change-makers.

    Through creative and somatic practices, we reflect, integrate, and celebrate our journey together.

    This circle includes:

    • A guided creative and somatic activity

    • Deep reflection and facilitated group discussion

    • A celebratory close

Logistics

We meet bi-weekly beginning March 17, 2026 for 3 hours. Session dates are as follows:

  • March 17: 10am-1pm PST | 12pm-3pm CST | 1pm-4pm EST

  • March 31: 10am-1pm PST | 12pm-3pm CST | 1pm-4pm EST

  • April 14: 10am-1pm PST | 12pm-3pm CST | 1pm-4pm EST

  • April 28: 10am-1pm PST | 12pm-3pm CST | 1pm-4pm EST

  • May 12: 10am-1pm PST | 12pm-3pm CST | 1pm-4pm EST

All sessions will be recorded and sent out within 24 hours for participants who are unable to attend live. *Please note breakout room discussions will not be recorded.

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outcomes and impact

By the end of this cohort, participants will walk away with:

  • Greater confidence navigating Reconciliation conversations with care

  • A clearer understanding of their role and responsibility

  • Practical, values-aligned actions they can take in their workplace or community

  • Increased nervous system capacity to navigate complexity and change

  • Renewed connection to purpose, integrity, and collective well-being

  • A sense of not doing this work alone

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Here’s what others have to say

  • “The information was deep, impactful and meaningful, on all things decolonization and reconciliation. I really appreciated the group discussions both in small breakout rooms and in the larger group settings as a way to help integrate what we learned and discussed. Vanessa and Ariana are excellent guides and teachers with wisdom, knowledge and lived experience they shared.

    I'm looking forward to implementing what i've learned and further do my part in spreading this work in my life and with my community and the world beyond!”

  • “Participating in the Reconciliation & Well-Being co-hort with Decolonize & Rize was truly a life-saver for me! Existing as a Indigenous woman in a colonial world 24/7/365 is always a very conscious and daily effort for me. This program was life-saving for me and I take away so much healing, support and courage to continue on.

    Ariana and Vanessa do not shy away from the truth in their knowledge or their expressions and I truly valued that. I highly recommend this program for all Indigenous peoples and for non-Indigenous peoples to unlearn and take action in reconciliation!”

    - Deborah Gopher

  • “Vanessa and Ariana, this was such a valuable experience that I will be taking with me and drawing from in the future. Thank you so much for offering this safe and inclusive space, you're both wonderful facilitators and your compassion and intention really came through in each session. I'm so appreciative of our time together.”

  • “This has been such an important support at a time of personal and professional challenge. Thank you.”

  • “Enlightening as to the awareness of our team to the rich culture and deep history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada; we have learned so much together and discussions have continued well after the seminars.”

  • “The learning circles offered through Decolonize and Rize provide opportunity to increase awareness about the history of Indigenous Peoples in so called Canada. The information is offered in a gentle expansive way that helped broaden perspective on the injustices imposed upon them and guided me to see how I can be more compassionate and active in reconcilliaction.”

  • “This workshop met every participant where they were in their reconciliation journey. Some of the content is difficult on multiple levels, but the absolutely solid facilitation skills made it accessible. My own personal health and wellness as well as my concrete action plan for Reconciliation is invaluable. Best investment of personal development time ever. Period.”

Investment

Early Bird: $499CAD + GST

use the code EARLY2026 to save $100

available February 20-March 1 at 11:59pm PST

Regular Rate: $599CAD + GST

available March 2-March 16

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For as little as $100 per circle, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect with like-hearted change-makers committed to co-creating a world where we can all thrive.

Refund Policy:

  • Full refund if requested on or before March 1 (minus processing fees)

  • 50% refund if requested between March 2–7, or credit toward a future cohort

Scholarships may be available for Indigenous kin who are self-employed, unemployed, students, or working at small not-for-profits.

We also offer groups rates for 5 or more team members joining from the same organization. Please email us to inquire.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not to worry. All of our circles are recorded, so you can catch up if you miss a session or revisit topics later on.

    Some participants attend every circle live, while others never join live at all—both are completely welcome. We’ve intentionally designed this cohort to fit into real life, not add more pressure to already full schedules.

  • We’ve intentionally designed each circle to be three hours to allow for meaningful learning, reflection, and both small and large group discussion, without rushing the content or the process.

    In true decolonizing fashion, we prioritize depth over speed. That said, we know three hours on screen can feel like a lot. We build in breaks, and you are always welcome to turn your camera off, stretch, or step away as needed.

  • While Reconciliation & Well-Being was initially developed with non-Indigenous participants in mind, we’ve had a number of Indigenous participants join past cohorts who expressed deep gratitude for their experience.

    We know Indigenous folks are often expected to lead Reconciliation efforts within organizations—frequently while carrying personal, intergenerational, and community responsibilities. Our hope is that this cohort offers you space to exhale, receive support, and allow others to do some of the heavy lifting alongside you.

  • Yes. We offer group discounts for organizations registering five or more participants.

    We also offer partial and full scholarships for Indigenous kin who are self-employed, currently unemployed, students, or working within small not-for-profits.

    Please email us to inquire. And don’t forget to check with your employer; many organizations are able to cover professional development costs.

  • Participation is always an invitation, not a requirement. There will be opportunities for discussion, reflection, and small group conversations, but you are welcome to engage at a pace that feels right for you. We offer a gentle reminder that everyone brings medicine into the circle, regardless of who they are, where they come from, and how long they’ve been walking the path of Reconciliation.

    Listening is a valid and valuable form of participation.

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This cohort is an invitation to invest in yourself, your leadership, and your legacy—so that Reconciliation can be sustained with care, integrity, and collective well-being at its core.

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