Please be informed that as of June 3, 2025, The Reconciliation Classroom will be closed. With low engagement and a high cost, I have decided to focus my efforts on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for joining me here. It was a fun experiment. Miigwetch.

An audio message for you this morning, from my heart and home to yours. https://youtu.be/sZ6Y3V_ZBXo

In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action. Legacy - Health We call upon all levels of government to: i. Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health-care field. ii. Ensure the retention of Aboriginal health-care providers in Aboriginal communities. iii. Provide cultural competency training for all health-care professionals. STATUS - INCOMPLETE What are your thoughts on Calls to Action #23?

In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action. Legacy - Health 22. We call upon those who can effect change within the Canadian health-care system to recognize the value of Aboriginal healing practices and use them in the treatment of Aboriginal patients in collaboration with Aboriginal healers and Elders where requested by Aboriginal patients. STATUS - INCOMPLETE

A new concept was introduced into my world of late, one that I am enjoying dancing with as I do my best to achieve health and career goals. The idea - when thinking of a goal you want to achieve, do not think of what you need to do to achieve it. Rather, think of what you will give up to achieve it. I gave up eating after 6 pm (so I can achieve the 12-hour fast recommended by the LifestyleRx program I am part of). This one act alone brought down my morning blood sugars dramatically. I gave up my couch, trading mindless hours of video viewing for reading and moving. I gave up chips and snacking in the evening (again, 12-hour fast). In other words, I gave up things that were NOT helping me achieve my goals and as a result ... I am. And for those panicking, I will get another couch ... when I retire. Right now, not needed. The journey continues and I am loving this chapter! lol I love you! HUGSSSSSSSS Sandi