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Moon Tide Reconciliation
About
At Moon Tide Reconciliation, our mission is to facilitate reconciliation and create cultural safe spaces, with a focus on Indigenous cultures. We work to acknowledge and address the harm and trauma caused by past actions and events, and to build a more equitable and just future for all. Through education, understanding, and respect, we aim to create a world that is more understanding and accepting of all cultures. In particular, we are committed to creating safe spaces for our elders and Indigenous community members."

Our Story
At Moon Tide Reconciliation, our journey is one of raising awareness and empowering others through Indigenous history and cultural practices. As a grassroots, family-owned business, we are deeply committed to fostering connections and mutual respect across cultures. Blending Musqueam and Syilx teachings, we bring a unique perspective to Indigenous cultural understanding.
To fulfill our mission, we offer:
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Kairos Blanket Exercise – available both virtually and in person, sharing insights on the impacts of colonization and the path toward reconciliation.
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Cedar Weaving and Carving Workshops – hands-on learning that honors and preserves cultural techniques.
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Beading Workshops – including MMIWG2S pieces and Orange Shirt Pins to honor residential school survivors and promote meaningful conversations.
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Sparrow Smoke House Teachings – sharing traditional smoking methods, creating a bridge to cultural practices and preservation.
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Lunch and Learn Series – extending the learning following the Kairos Blanket Exercise.
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Cultural Safety in Work – bundle packages that enhance workplace inclusivity and cultural respect.
Our dedication extends to creating safe spaces where Elders, youth, and communities can connect. Through storytelling and hands-on experiences, we bridge generations, empowering youth to give back to their communities and create a more equitable and just future.
The Sparrows
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Sparrow Smoke House
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Salish Syilx - Sparrow Commercial Family Fishing Vessel
Contact Information:
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Carving Inquiries: sparrowcarving46@gmail.com
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General Inquiries: lana@moontidereconciliation.com
"Why Reconciliation Matters"
This powerful image shows an Indigenous Elder standing on dry, cracked ground, holding a small child's moccasin. This isn't just one person's sadness; the Elder represents all Indigenous people, and the moccasin stands for all the children lost or harmed by the residential schools – the faint ruins of one such school are visible in the background. The worn blanket shows their culture surviving, even on land that has suffered. The gloomy sky reflects deep sorrow and injustice. But a single ray of light shines on the Elder, symbolizing hope, the truth coming out, and the incredible strength and spirit of Indigenous people who continue to remember and endure, despite everything they've been through. It's a picture of deep pain, but also of powerful survival and the importance of never forgetting.
If Indigenous peoples in B.C. had continued their lifeways uninterrupted, their overall health would be characterized by a profound sense of holistic well-being, deeply rooted in unbroken connections to land, language, culture, and community. Individuals would possess strong spiritual identities, nurtured by ancestral teachings and ceremonies that affirm their place in the cosmos and their responsibilities to all living things. Mental and emotional wellness would flourish through strong kinship systems, a clear sense of purpose within a self-determining society, and the absence of intergenerational trauma, allowing for the full expression of their inherent resilience, creativity, and joy, all contributing to vibrant, thriving nations living in balance with their world.
Shona Sparrow , Kairos Blanket, Cedar Weaver, Beading Facilitator
Elder Martin Sparrow, Traditional Opening on line (Coastal Singer) & In person, Smoke house (Smoked fish teachings) Coast Salish Carver



Moon Tide Reconciliation
"Facilitating reconciliation, one step at a time."
"Creating cultural safe spaces through understanding and respect."
"Honoring Indigenous history and traditions, and ensuring the safety and well-being of elders and community members."
"Empowering youth to preserve and share cultural traditions, and honoring the wisdom of our elders."
"Moon Tide and the Kairos Blanket exercise: Building understanding and reconciliation."