Events

Returning to Self: Recovery Through Indigenous Wisdom

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June 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
EST

Date: TBD

Event Format: 

ZOOM
FREE

Guided by indigenous wisdom traditions, we will explore what it means to remember who we are in the context of our ancestry. We will honor the wisdom of our ancestors and make space for reflection, connection, and clarity.

This is a space for reflection, for joy, for ease, and for the celebration of the ways we continue to grow, heal, and return to ourselves.

We are honored to be joined by special guest Toni Handboy, Director of Wakpá Wasté Counseling Services in South Dakota, who will share her story as a Lakota woman and the profound role that identity, culture, and community play in her recovery journey.

This session offers:

  • Exploration of indigenous wisdom traditions and their relevance to healing and recovery
  • Reflective practice rooted in ancestral memory and cultural identity
  • Community dialogue on what it means to recover, reclaim, and return to self
  • A space for joy, ease, and collective celebration of our continued growth
  • Thulani DeMarsay, PhD

    Thulani is the visionary founder and Chief Impact Officer of Sankofa Institute. As a person in long-term recovery, she is deeply committed to supporting others on their journey toward recovery. A seasoned facilitator, Thulani excels in group dynamics and in creating experiential learning environments that fosters individual and group transformation.

    For nearly a decade, Thulani served as a senior facilitator and consultant for the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), where she delivered training programs, provided mentorship, and coached the statewide facilitation team. She also developed comprehensive training materials and played a key role in the creation of the statewide recovery coach learning community. Additionally, Thulani served as the lead consultant for the Recovery Education Collaborative (REC) in Boston, MA where she was responsible for strategic planning, project oversight, workplan development and DEI initiatives.