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“My life will forever change by this workshop. It will help me heal my family and my relationships. I was wounded and my life (family) was shattered to pieces and now I can make things right for my self, family and the community that I work for.”
-Celina Potts, Glenevis AB
Seeds of Reconciliation
Seeds of Reconciliation is a one-day experiential workshop — the first step on the journey toward healing. Seeds opens the doorway to honest conversations about what reconciliation truly is, and what it’s not. Together, participants explore assumptions, confront biases, and begin connecting the dots between past and present.
This workshop is a powerful introduction to the Returning to Spirit reconciliation conversation. It’s ideal for individuals or groups who want to build a shared language for reconciliation, explore the workshop process, or reconnect with RTS teachings.
“Seeds didn’t just shift my thinking. It shifted how I show up in every conversation.”Past Participant
Roots of Reconciliation
Roots of Reconciliation is a four-day experiential workshop that lies at the heart of the Returning to Spirit reconciliation model. This is where deeper healing happens. Through personal reflection, powerful exercises, and Indigenous ways of knowing, participants are guided to reconnect with themselves, their stories, and their choices.
Roots creates space for honest discovery, helping participants see how long-held behaviours, judgments, and perceptions may have kept them stuck in disempowering stories, and opening new pathways for healing and growth.
“I didn’t just learn — I remembered. Roots gave me back parts of myself I thought were lost.”Past Participant
Advancing Reconciliation
Advancing Reconciliation is a four-day experiential workshop that focuses on healing the space between us. Once two groups (e.g., Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants) have completed Roots of Reconciliation, they come together in this deep, relational workshop to address tensions, build mutual accountability, and grow in understanding.
Unique to Returning to Spirit, participants experience reconciliation through restorative, face-to-face conversations, creating a powerful space where community healing becomes possible.
This workshop invites Roots alumni to deepen their reconciliation journey and bring that transformation into their communities.
“I finally believe healing between us is possible — and necessary.” Past Participant
Nurturing Reconciliation Seminar Series
Nurturing Reconciliation Seminar Series is a powerful next step for individuals and communities who want to deepen their journey beyond Seeds or Roots. This eleven-part series builds on key reconciliation concepts while exploring how our relationships with fear, upsets, and commitments can keep us from fully living into our goals and responsibilities.
With two intentional pathways — one focused on personal development and the other on leadership and integration — participants dive deeper into the reconciliation conversation, strengthen their communication skills, and grow as leaders in their lives and communities.
“Whether you’re continuing your own healing or preparing to lead others, this series offers structure, sacred space, and accountability rooted in Indigenous wisdom.” Past Participant
Moving Forward Workshop
Moving Forward is a five-day experiential workshop dedicated to those seeking to reconcile and heal from experiences of childhood sexual abuse. This sacred space supports participants in reclaiming their dignity, voice, and peace through courageous conversations and guided reflection.
Rather than revisiting or retelling the past, Moving Forward focuses on unraveling the impact of the event from one’s true self, empowering participants to create lasting healing and peace.
“Moving Forward wasn’t about rehashing the past. It was about reclaiming my power.” Past Participant
Body Story Virtual Workshop
Body Story Virtual Workshop Series is a two-part online series that explores how past experiences shape our relationship with our bodies today. Participants are guided to uncover the stories they’ve created about their bodies, how those stories show up in daily life, and the deep body wiring that holds them in place.
Together, we look at our relationship with our bodies, what keeps us stuck, disconnected, or disempowered, creating space for new understanding and healing.
“The way the information was shared made it easy to connect. I realized I’ve been carrying this trigger for so long, and how deeply it’s shaped my life.” Past Participant