Daryl Kootenay, a dancer, community leader, and co-founder of the Nakoda Youth Council, shared a profound message about reconciliation. He spoke of the deep commitment required from all of us on this journey. According to Daryl, true reconciliation involves embracing the concept of ‘mintoyadebi,’ or “all my relations.” This principle emphasizes the importance of caring for one another through food, shelter, and the natural medicines that grow in our mountains. Mintoyadebi represents a circular opportunity that starts with how we view ourselves. Guided by these teachings, many people in the Bow Valley and beyond have made individual and collective commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, striving to build a connected community of care and belonging with Indigenous peoples.