Loretta’s Wellness Circle

Sometimes we carry the last moment into the next one.

The conversation.
The mistake.
The thing we wish we had said differently.
The worry about what comes next.

A rollerball can become a simple sensory cue: pause, notice the scent, take a breath, and come back to where you are.

**kiyâm. Let it be.**

You don’t have to solve the last moment before stepping into the next one.

Roll. Breathe. Reset. Continue.

Before Circle begins, there is always a moment when the room changes.

The chairs are set. The medicines are ready. Tea is waiting.

And for a few minutes, everything gets quiet.

That is often when I think about kiyâm — let it be.

Not as doing nothing, but as allowing myself to stop carrying the rest of the day into the Circle.

To be present for the people who are coming.
To listen well.
To trust that not every moment needs to be directed or filled.

There is a lot of gratitude in that pause.

For the people who choose to gather.
For the trust they bring with them.
For the opportunity to sit together.

tâwaw — welcome. We’ve made space for you.

So important to know we are never alone in community! ❤️

The reality today is this: Indigenous people are being met with racist, harmful, and dehumanizing comments for speaking, sharing, creating, or simply existing on social media.

For Indigenous community members: You are not obligated to engage with harmful posts, but should you choose to do so, responding should feel empowering — not draining or harmful.

1. Exercise your ability to block, mute, restrict, or report. You do not owe harmful people your time, energy, or access to you.
2. Adjust and use privacy and safety settings. Limit who can comment, tag, message, duet/stitch, or share your posts.
3. Set boundaries around education. Stating facts is a powerful way to challenge racist rhetoric, but you are not responsible for correcting every person who causes you harm.
4. Protect your peace, and step away when you need to. Hiding/unfollowing harmful threads, logging off, or taking some time away from social media entirely are all valid choices.
5. Reach out for support. Connect with friends, family, Elders, community members, or mental health providers if you need to.

For allies and non-Indigenous people: The responsibility to challenge racism should not fall only on the people being targeted. If you see harmful rhetoric occurring in comment sections, take action.

1. Report racist comments and accounts.
2. Step in when it’s safe. Call out and challenge harmful, racist rhetoric without turning the conversation into a debate about Indigenous people’s humanity.
3. Amplify Indigenous voices without speaking over them.
4. Show visible support. “Liking” responses that challenge racist comments can be a simple way of saying, “You’re not alone” without directly engaging with harmful content.
5. Educate yourself and other non-Indigenous people. To get started, visit our Resources for Settlers page at: http://wsanec.com/learn-settlers

̱SÁNECPROUD ̱SÁNEĆ ̱SÁNEĆYOUTH

kiyâm — let it be. Let it go. 🌿

Meet our kiyâm Shampoo + Conditioner Bars — a simple addition to your hair-care routine with a sweetgrass-inspired scent.

No bottles. No fuss. Just solid hair care that’s easy to use, easy to travel with, and easy to make part of your everyday routine.

The shampoo bar cleanses, the conditioner bar softens, and together they make a beautiful little pair for your shower, gym bag, or next getaway.

Sometimes simpler really is better.

kiyâm. Let it be. Let it go.

Today, I wear orange and hold in prayer the Residential School Survivors, their families, and the generations who continue to carry the impacts.

I honour the children who never made it home and those who returned home forever changed.

Every Child Matters—today and every day. 🧡