Raising Reconciliation-Minded Children: A Family Guide

Raising Reconciliation-Minded Children: A Family Guide is a vital resource for families across Canada who are committed to raising socially conscious, emotionally intelligent, and culturally respectful children. Written by Indigenous reconciliation advocate Jason Carter (Bear Standing Tall), this powerful and practical guide supports parents and caregivers in shaping the next generation of changemakers—children who understand the importance of diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

At a time when Canada is working to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, particularly Call to Action 92 for business and education, this guide offers families an accessible and compassionate entry point into meaningful reconciliation. It’s more than a parenting manual—it’s a blueprint for cultivating empathy, community awareness, and respect for Indigenous histories and cultures through everyday practices.

Whether you're a newcomer to Canada, a Canadian family seeking to become better allies, or an Indigenous household striving to pass on cultural values, this book offers something for everyone. With chapters covering conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, active listening, multicultural engagement, community service, and more, it equips families to create safe, nurturing spaces where children learn to embrace difference and lead with compassion.

📚 Inside, you'll find:

• Thoughtful, age-appropriate ways to talk with children about Indigenous history and reconciliation
• Tools for building emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication
• Practical family activities and discussion prompts to spark meaningful conversations
• Guidance on navigating difficult topics such as systemic injustice, racism, and cultural identity
• Strategies for participating in local community service, cultural events, and Indigenous celebrations

Perfect for use in homes, schools, community centers, faith-based organizations, and newcomer programs, Raising Reconciliation-Minded Children also complements workplace inclusion and diversity training programs for employees with families.

This guide is part of the Bear Standing Tall Digital Reconciliation Series, a growing collection of educational resources grounded in lived Indigenous experience and designed to foster authentic allyship and economic reconciliation across Canada.

Together, let us raise children who not only understand the past but help shape a better, more inclusive future.