Advisory, Strategy & Governance

Government Relations & Advocacy

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Our core services focus on fostering strong relationships with government agencies and officials, alongside expert government relations advising and policy analysis. We provide strategic advice to effectively advocate your interests in legislative processes, ensuring informed decision-making. Rigorous policy analysis shapes public policy aligned with your organizational goals, supported by direct engagement with key stakeholders.

Through personalized advocacy strategies and collaborative efforts, we strengthen your influence and resolve regulatory challenges. Our approach prioritizes building lasting partnerships and positioning your organization as a trusted ally in shaping policy and achieving impactful outcomes within today's complex regulatory landscape.

Legislative navigation and lobbying strategy
Relationship-building with key decision-makers
Crisis response and rapid policy positioning
Regulatory compliance and barrier resolution
Political risk assessment for economic development

Organizational Capacity & Realignment

We can help when you have an urgent objective that needs to be met and you need an additional pair of hands on a short-term basis. We are a highly experienced team with diverse functional experience.When you engage us, we will hit the ground running and rapidly add value. While our primary role will be to assist you in achieving your objective, we will also be seeking opportunities to assist you to continue to build the skills of your core team.

Our organizational development consulting enhances efficiency and leadership, fostering sustainable growth. Expert grant writing and funding proposal development secures vital support for diverse projects. We provide strategic guidance in identifying and accessing funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships essential for project success. Our approach ensures clients can optimize operations, secure funding, and forge strategic alliances to achieve impactful outcomes in today's competitive landscape.

Internal reviews and restructuring
Strategic HR and leadership alignment
Succession planning and governance readiness
Grant readiness assessments and funding pathways

Board Governance & Executive Coaching

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We offer comprehensive support for Bill C-92 Child and Family Services, guiding Indigenous communities through legislative understanding, policy development, capacity building, implementation, and advocacy. Our strategic visioning and goal-setting services help organizations define clear, shared visions and SMART goals with strong stakeholder engagement.

We facilitate strategic planning sessions, ensuring productive, inclusive, and action-oriented discussions using various planning tools. For strategic plan implementation and monitoring, we assist with action planning, resource allocation, KPI establishment, and continuous improvement, ensuring your organization achieves its long-term objectives efficiently and effectively.

Board evaluations and training
Custom policy development and governance audits
Cultural and strategic alignment of boards
Conflict resolution and board-management mediation

Policy Intelligence

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We offer comprehensive communication services for elected leadership, including public speaking coaching, media relations, internal and digital communication, and message development. Our advisory services on governance structures and frameworks involve assessments, custom framework design, best practices, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support.

We provide capacity development for Indigenous leadership through leadership training, cultural competency, mentorship programs, workshops, and resource development. Additionally, we offer governance policy development and review services, including policy creation, evaluation, stakeholder consultation, documentation, and implementation support. These services empower Indigenous communities and organizations to build strong governance systems and effective leadership.

Policy creation, analysis and audits
Reconciliation-integrated policy strategies
Indigenous rights impact assessments
Community-informed legislative submissions

Strategic Project Management

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We offer comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies, including stakeholder identification, engagement planning, relationship building, conflict resolution, and feedback integration. Our public relations and communication planning services include strategic communication plans, media relations, brand management, social media strategy, and content creation.

We facilitate community consultations and feedback mechanisms by designing inclusive consultation processes, leading meetings and focus groups, administering surveys and polls, analyzing feedback, and communicating results back to the community. These services enhance your organization’s ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, manage public relations, and incorporate community feedback into decision-making processes.

Full-cycle project leadership and implementation
Multi Stakeholder project design (including funders, governments, Nations)
Performance metrics and reporting
Risk mitigation, especially in politically sensitive environments

Economic Development Advisory

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Our toolkit on Indigenous cultural awareness offers information on traditions, history, and cultural sensitivity, enhanced by real-world case studies and community engagement. Our diversity training, tailored to government and corporate settings, includes customized programs, inclusive leadership training, policy reviews, bias awareness, and performance metrics.

Our cross-cultural communication and inclusivity training teaches effective communication strategies, cultural sensitivity, global competence, and conflict resolution. These services enhance cultural understanding, promote diversity and inclusion, and improve cross-cultural communication within your organization.

Relationship brokerage with government and industry
Indigenous procurement strategy development
Economic Readiness Assessments

Leadership Training & Governance Coaching for Chiefs and Councillors

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Our data collection and analysis services gather and interpret data on Indigenous issues using culturally sensitive methods and community involvement. Our policy research and impact assessments evaluate the effectiveness and consequences of policies affecting Indigenous communities, providing evidence-based recommendations and best practices.

Our market research and feasibility studies support Indigenous initiatives with comprehensive market analysis, feasibility evaluations, economic impact assessments, business planning, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement. These services provide valuable insights and support for Indigenous-focused projects, policies, and business ventures, ensuring they are well-informed, viable, and impactful.

1:1 and small group coaching for new and returning leaders
Transition planning and onboarding for newly elected officials
Council cohesion and role clarity workshops
Media and public speaking coaching
Crisis communication and governance during emergencies
Advisory support for navigating federal/provincial politics
Strategy retreats and executive session facilitation

Indigenous Finance

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Working alongside Nations/Dev Cos/Non Indigenous businesses to Identify companies to partner, merge or acquire
Mergers and Acquisitions
Grants to obtain our services
Financial Modeling to identify opportunities for you to partner with
Strategic Planning
Growth Through Acquisition