Reconciliation offers an opportunity to repair relationships and to address harms caused in the lives of people that have been impacted by them. Reconciliation requires that the different sides be willing to acknowledge their role in the conflict, have empathy for each other, be open to exploring places of commonality, and be committed to looking ahead to the future. Additionally, reconciliation requires that parties put away blame and be willing to move forward from the past. Examples of reconciliation can include:
- Community service: coming together to care for others can help to put your differences aside
- Healing or restorative circles: creating spaces for open dialogue
- Storytelling: sharing your stories helps to build community and provides opportunities to learn from each other
- Collaborative arts project: creating an art piece together can help work towards a common goal
- Sacred spaces: Identifying a shared space that honors the contributions of community members.