Community Planning can help you achieve Mino-bimaadiziwin (the good life).
Community Planning,
Development & Capacity Building
We help communities navigate the delicate balance between development of social and economic
opportunities and preservation of the natural environment and cultural heritage.
Where Tradition Meets Progress
Building Tomorrow's
Communities Today:
As an Indigenous-owned firm, we understand that true community development isn't just about buildings and infrastructure – it's about empowering people, preserving culture, and creating pathways to self-determination.
Every Indigenous community holds generations of wisdom about their lands, people, and traditions. We believe this knowledge is the foundation for building stronger communities. Our role is to help you translate this wisdom into practical plans and actions so you can navigate the delicate balance between progress and preservation. — This is where your story meets ours.
Walking Together on the Path to Progress
A Journey of Empowerment
We believe that every Indigenous community carries within it the seeds of its own transformation. Our role is not to direct your path, but to walk beside you, offering tools and knowledge that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary opportunities.
Through deep listening and genuine partnership, we help communities like yours craft solutions that respect the past while building for tomorrow.
Our Commitment to Your Community
Imagine your community's traditional values and modern aspirations working in perfect harmony. Where every development decision strengthens cultural bonds while creating new opportunities.
This isn't just a vision – it's what we help Indigenous communities achieve every day through thoughtful, culturally-grounded planning and development.
We understand the need to think seven generations in the future, ground in the past seven generations.
Where Tradition Meets Progress
Weaving Tomorrow's Vision with Yesterday's Wisdom
We use our lived experience and deep cultural understanding to develop comprehensive and culturally sensitive community plans that reflect local priorities and aspirations.
Our approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring that community voices are at the forefront of all planning and development processes helping communities build resilience and thrive.
Our journey together includes:
• Integrated capital plans
• Comprehensive community plans
• Land use plans,
• departmental & operational planning.
Real Impact in Real Communities
Our commitment goes beyond conventional consulting.
We understand that meaningful change happens at the pace of community consensus, not external deadlines.
Throughout our work together, we ensure that:
Your community's voice guides every decision, with traditional governance structures respected and integrated into all planning processes. Knowledge transfer remains a priority, with every project building internal capacity for long-term self-reliance.
Through our collaborative approach, we help create sustainable solutions that honor your past while building for tomorrow. Our team walks alongside you, providing expertise and support while ensuring your community remains in control of its development journey.
Comprehensive
Community Planning
Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Comprehensive
Community Planning
Your community's story is unique – shaped by generations of knowledge, cultural practices, and dreams for the future.
Through our collaborative planning process, we help you create more than just a document – we help you craft a living vision that speaks to both the heart and mind of your community.
Our journey together includes:
• Gathering wisdom from Elders and knowledge keepers in ways that honor traditional protocols
• Creating spaces for every voice to be heard, from youth to seniors
• Mapping community assets through both cultural and contemporary lenses
• Building consensus through meaningful dialogue and traditional decision-making practices
• Developing practical strategies that transform vision into reality
At the heart of sustainable community development lies thoughtful, integrated planning. Our planning framework encompasses every aspect of community development, from land use and infrastructure to economic development and cultural preservation. We create detailed integrated capital plans that consider not just physical infrastructure, but also human, cultural, and natural capital.
Services That Build Stronger Communities:
Our comprehensive planning process begins with deep listening – understanding your community's history, values, and aspirations. We work collaboratively to develop plans that align with traditional governance structures while embracing modern opportunities.
Our Planning Framework:
These plans include specific implementation strategies, timeline frameworks, and resource allocation guidelines that respect both traditional decision-making processes and modern project management requirements.
Capacity
Building Services
For Indigenous communities seeking to develop local expertise for long-term self-management of development projects
Community Planning, Development & Capacity Building
We don't just build projects – we build capacity, turning community members into project leaders.
True self-determination requires more than just plans – it requires building lasting capacity within communities. Our capacity building program is comprehensive and culturally grounded, focusing on developing both individual and institutional capabilities.
Training Programs:
Offering tailored workshops and training sessions to enhance skills in project management, governance, and community engagement.
Leadership Development:
Cultivating future leaders within the community through mentorship programs and leadership training.
Resource Development:
Creating tools and resources that support ongoing community development efforts, including policy templates, strategic frameworks, and best practice guides.
Capacity Building
We believe self-determination grows from within.
Our capacity building program nurtures local expertise through:
- Mentorship programs that connect generations
- Customized training that builds on existing community strengths
- Technical skills development that respects traditional knowledge
- Governance capacity building that honors traditional leadership models
- Train staff on how to continue updating of IK studes
Capacity Building Services
Empowering communities through knowledge and
skill development is central to our mission.
Capacity Assessment, Development & Support
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Empowering Your Community, Your Way.
Through initial assessments, we identify existing strengths and opportunities for growth. We then design customized training programs that build on these foundations, incorporating traditional knowledge and modern skills.
Our approach includes hands-on workshops, mentorship programs, and ongoing support to ensure sustainable skill development.
Every community's journey is unique, but the destination is clear: a future where traditional values and modern opportunities come together in perfect harmony. We're here to help you navigate this path, one step at a time.
Technical Support
& Implementation
Our technical support services provide communities with the practical tools and knowledge needed to implement and maintain development initiatives.
• Create clear action plans and timelines
• Develop monitoring frameworks
• Build management capacity
• Track progress and outcomes
• Adjust strategies as needed
• Celebrate successes
Technical Support
& Implementation
1. Advanced project management training tailored to Indigenous contexts, combining traditional decision-making processes with modern project tracking tools. We provide hands-on experience with industry-standard software and methodologies while respecting community protocols.
2. Environmental monitoring and assessment training that integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific methods. This enables communities to effectively manage their resources and engage meaningfully in environmental assessment processes.
• Expert guidance through every phase of development
• Hands-on training for community members
• Ongoing mentorship and support
• Tools and resources designed for long-term success
Implementation Support & Monitoring
Turn plans into action with our comprehensive support services:
The Difference We Make:
• Plans that reflect your community's values and aspirations
• Practical strategies that get implemented
• Stronger local capacity
• Better community engagement
• Sustainable development outcomes
• Stronger cultural connections
Protecting Cultural Sovereignty
Knowledge is a Gift,
not a Resource to be Extracted.
Development
Initiatives
We assist communities in implementing development initiatives that promote economic and social well-being. Our development services encompass:
Supporting the design and execution of projects that align with community goals, including infrastructure, housing, and local businesses.
Identifying and securing funding opportunities from government programs, grants, and partnerships to support development projects.
Comprehensive Community Planning
Ready to Start Building
Your Community's Future?
Every community's path is different. Let's discuss how we can support your community's vision for the future.
How We're Different:
• We move at the pace of the community,
• Our team is trained in Indigenous protocols and cultural safety, and trauma informed approaches
• Our goal is community empowerment, not just data collection
• Prioritizing Indigenous languages and ways of knowing throughout the process