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Chapters4Change 2026 Theme Announcement:
Growth & Reconciliation
We are excited to share that the Chapters4Change theme for 2026 will be Growth & Reconciliation. In the coming year, our community will walk together through David A. Robertson’s powerful and practical book, 52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk with Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing.
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Beginning January 1, 2026, we will take on one weekly reconciliation action, inspired by the book’s approach: 52 small, meaningful steps—one per week—that move us collectively toward stronger, healthier, and more respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
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About the Book
52 Ways to Reconcile is an accessible guide created for:
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Non-Indigenous people eager to learn and take action
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Indigenous people seeking deeper engagement
Many want to support reconciliation but worry about making mistakes—this book offers clear, thoughtful direction.
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Join Us
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Weekly posts: reflections and actions for each chapter
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Monthly community circles: share progress and learn together
📩 To join the monthly meetings, email: Contact.Chapters4Change@gmail.com
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Get Ready
📚 Pick up a copy of the book this December so we can begin together on January 1, 2026.
📚 Download the Reflection Guide to work from.
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We look forward to learning, growing, and taking action—together!
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— The Chapters4Change Team
GROW
The 4 in Chapters4Change:
The G.R.O.W. Leadership Cycle
G.R.O.W. = Ground • Reflect • Own • Weave​​
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At Chapters4Change, the G.R.O.W. Leadership Cycle guides our approach to equity-focused learning and action. It is a continuous journey that turns personal insight into collective leadership for transformative change
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🌟 Exciting News for K–12 Educators and School Staff! 🌟
At Chapters4Change, we are thrilled to have launchd the 'All the Little Monsters Learning Circle: An Exploration into Anxiety, Depression, and Meaningful Allyship', a six-week professional development experience designed to centre student wellness and foster meaningful allyship in schools.
This learning circle uses David A. Robertson’s award-winning book 'All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live With Anxiety' to explore the challenges and victories of living with chronic anxiety and depression.
Throughout the sessions, participants will:
✔ Engage in critical reflection with an interactive Reflection Guide
✔ Practice empathic communication through the Circle Way process
✔ Build personal strategies for emotional regulation and allyship
✔ Explore sensitive themes with care, supported by anchors and reflective practices
This learning circle provides a supportive space for educators and school staff to develop the skills and understanding needed to create inclusive, compassionate, and mentally healthy school communities. As one of the learning circle participants shared:
"Participating in the All the Little Monsters Learning Circle has transformed the way I approach student wellness. The guided reflections and Circle Way practices gave me tools to support my students with empathy and understanding." – Educator, Ontario
💬 Interested in learning more about this literature circle or other Chapters4Change initiatives?
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