The visual representation of the blanket exercise was very impactful. The visual aspect of the depopulation of Indigenous people was difficult to digest. Seeing the chronological order of interactions with Europeans and events that occurred made colonization much more real than simply hearing about it. The different genocidal events include the smallpox blanket, residential schools, the sixties scoop, etc represented the many ways of genocide. It wasn’t one act of genocide; it was a series of events that unfolded. The exercise showed the devastating impacts of colonization and, in doing so, formed an empathetic reaction. This was my first time doing the blanket exercise, and I am thankful I could experience it.The simplicity of the exercise makes it easily accessible to do with my own future students. Rather than lecturing, this exercise helps students to grasp the concepts while internalizing empathy. I also believe there is an urgency to incorporate such exercises and techniques within the school curriculum to aid in reconciliation. Our school system is changing, and teachers needs to aid in the change for the better of the students and the future. Learning about the history can guide us into a better future. The blanket exercise allowed me to engage both emotionally and intellectually. I personally am a visual learner and appreciate the hands-on approach. For reconciliation, we must build bridges built upon a shared understanding and respect. We know what we need to do for reconciliation, and now it is up to us to do it. I will take away a lot from what I learned in the blanket exercise and interweave it into my future career as a teacher and my everyday life. The exercise was an effective way to raise awareness and understanding of colonization’s history and it’s intergenerational traumatic effects on Indigenous peoples.