White Bear Rising

10/06/2026

The loss of a child is devastating and life changing. I, too, know that pain. The ache of missing them and learning to carry a love that never ends.

Thank you to the Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre for partnering with White Bear Rising to create space for healing, connection, and support.

I invite parents who have experienced the loss of a child to join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. Come as you are, whether you feel ready to share or simply want to sit among others who understand.

You do not have to carry your grief alone. All are welcome. 🤍

10/05/2026

Today I had the honour of guiding the Sisters in Spirit Vigel! In honour and remembrance of the 59 missing and murdered people within the RMWB. I’m grateful for the trust and faith from the Athabasca Tribal Council. It’s a privilege to work with the MMEIP Task Force and be a part of something truly meaningful! I take this work seriously and put my heart into it! Thank you for believing in me and allowing me to be there for others ❤️

10/03/2026

Starting on Tuesday! ❤️

Join Kimberly Cardinal of White Bear Rising for a four-week grief circle created specifically for bereaved parents.

This weekly gathering offers a supportive space to explore the many dimensions of grief through spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental experiences. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect, connect, share, and find support alongside others who are navigating the loss of a child.

📅 October 6, 13, 20 & 27
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📝 No registration required

You are welcome to join us for one evening or the full four weeks. Come as you are and take the time and space you need.

This program is made possible thanks to the Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association Mental Health Funding.

10/01/2026

As the daughter of a residential school survivor, spending the day among Indigenous leaders and hearing their stories was an honour and a privilege.

Their words carried pain, strength, wisdom, and hope. Listening reminded me of what our families have endured, what our people have protected, and the work we continue to do for the generations coming after us.

For me, these conversations are deeply personal. They connect to my own family’s story and why healing, culture, and community mean so much to me.

Today, I am grateful to everyone who shared their experiences and teachings. I leave with a full heart and a deeper commitment to the work I do. There is so much strength in our people, and so much to learn when we take the time to listen. 🧡 STILL HERE 🙏

09/25/2026

I think a lot of harm happens when people lead with ego instead of heart.

Ego wants to be right, recognized, and in control. Heart asks us to listen, be honest, and consider how our actions affect others.

We all have an ego. The work is noticing when it takes over and choosing humility instead. That’s where healing begins.

09/21/2026

Sobriety is a powerful beginning, but healing asks us to go deeper. ❤️

It asks us to face the trauma, grief, and pain we carry. To recognize the ways we learned to survive and how those patterns may be affecting ourselves and the people we love. To take responsibility, seek support, and learn a different way of living.

Forgiveness can be part of that journey including forgiving ourselves. It doesn’t mean excusing what happened or allowing someone to hurt us again. It is deeply personal, and it happens in our own time.

We often hear, “Hurt people hurt people.” But that does not have to be where our story ends. Every day, people in recovery, frontline workers, our deeply valued Elders, and those doing helping work are helping change that narrative to “Healed people heal people.”

And we don’t have to be finished healing to contribute to that change. We can be doing our own work while offering compassion, guidance, and hope to others. Our helpers need care, rest, and support, too.

Healing is not linear. It is a lifelong process. Some days we feel strong; other days, old pain returns and needs our attention. That does not erase our growth.

Every time we choose to respond differently, ask for help, make amends, or set a healthy boundary, we help interrupt a cycle.

The work we do within ourselves can become part of the healing we bring to our families, our communities, and the generations coming after us. 🤍