Teaching Tools
Indigenous reflection and learning decks developed through lived experience, storytelling, and facilitated practice — designed to support dialogue, not deliver answers.
Available Fall 2026
Circle Bound's reflection and learning decks are being prepared for release in fall 2026. Orders are handled directly through Arlene — reach out to reserve a deck or ask about pricing for your organization or community.
Contact Arlene to OrderReflection Deck
Seven Grandfather Teachings Reflection Deck
Rooted in the traditional teachings of Respect, Love, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth. Each card offers a reflection, a teaching, and a gentle guidance step to support balance and emotional wellness — for morning grounding, circles, classrooms, and counselling.
54 cards · Tarot-sized
Contact to order →Professional Learning
Cultural Safety Reflection Deck
A professional learning resource for health care providers, educators, and helping professionals. Each card pairs a focused teaching with a guided reflection question to support culturally safe practice, respectful relationships, and ongoing professional growth.
54 cards · Tarot-sized
Contact to order →How the decks are used
Circle Bound's decks are designed to be used alongside facilitated workshops, stories, and guided dialogue — not as standalone products. They encourage reflection and engagement, inviting participants to bring their own experience and knowledge into the process.
- Purpose: Support facilitated learning and reflection
- Format: 54 full-colour, tarot-sized cards in a durable box
- Settings: Workshops, classrooms, talking circles, community gatherings, professional development
- Approach: Grounded, participatory, consent-based
Each deck is created by Arlene Lehto (Bear Clan) — an Ojibwe author, facilitator, and educator with more than thirty-five years alongside Indigenous communities in healing, education, and community development.
To order a deck or discuss teaching tools for your organization or community, get in touch with Arlene.