Our Values
Truth and Reconciliation
In our consulting practice we are:
- Guided by the principles of Truth and Reconciliation.
- Informed by of the history of colonization, the impact of Residential Schools and the on-going intergenerational impact on individuals, families, and communities with respect to culture, language, and identity.
Sovereignty and Self-Determination
In our consulting practice we respect:
- First Nation, Inuit, & Metis right to exercise sovereignty, and self-determination.
- The uniqueness and cultural differences found within all First Nation, Inuit, & Metis communities and Nations.
Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Being
In our consulting practice we:
- Apply Indigenous knowledge when working with Indigenous leadership, families, and communities.
- Honour the role of Elders and traditional knowledge keepers.
- Incorporate theories, philosophies, history, ceremony, and stories as ways of knowing and being consistent with the communities’ beliefs.
Collaboration
In our consulting practice we:
- Connect with Indigenous communities with authenticity, respect, and cultural humility.
- Involve our Indigenous clients in the design, implementation, and decision-making processes in all aspects of the work.
- Apply a systemic approach in understanding the broader social, economic, historical, and political context of the community.
Engagement
In our consulting practice our engagement strategies are:
- Informed by the community and responsive to changing contexts and realities.
- Based on a holistic approach that embraces the strengths, skills, knowledge, talents, and resiliency of the community.
- Trauma informed and sensitive to the needs of those with whom we are engaging.
Culturally Based Equity
In our consulting practice:
- We advocate for equitable access to needed services and resources.
- We are knowledgeable about ongoing systemic racism and discrimination. We take responsibility for addressing racism when we encounter it.
Indigenous Services 