We work with our clients to create custom processes for creating new options to bridge the gap from where they are and where they want to be.

We help businesses through major transitions. If your organization is in flux, internal teams and external stakeholders feel the strain. With the right approach, major organizational change such as restructuring, going public, or changing processes doesn't have to be met with backlash or resistance.

As indigenous practitioners, our change management strategies are rooted in the ethics and principles of the ceremonies that we grew up in. These are often aligned with some western expressions, but at their core are Indigenous methods.

Examples of past projects include:
  • Public Health Seattle King County - OECP Organizational Development and Equity 
  • Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Generational Wealth Building Initiative
  • King County Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community and Governance Group
  • Seattle Public Utilities, Waste Prevention Strategic Plan
  • Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Chinatown-International District (CID) Portfolio and Core Team
  • Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development, Indigenous Engagement

change management consulting

We help leaders define their vision for the future. By identifying your organization's goals and objectives we can backwards plan how to accomplish those goals. 

A customized process that results in a deeper and more shared understanding of the reason for your work, what is the path forward to realize your vision given the particular context, what will be different as a result, and what resources need to be developed to be successful.

Examples of past projects include:
  • Western Native Voice
  • Nia Tero
  • SouthEast Effective Development (SEED)
  • American Indian College Fund, Early Childhood Education and High School Equivalency programming
  • Seattle Indian Health Board
  • IllumiNative Indian Country Asset Mapping, Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative
  • First Nations Development Institute
  • Northwest Area Portland Indian Health Board 
  • Wing Luke Museum
  • Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
  • Washington Low Income Housing Authority
  • Native Americans in Philanthropy

strategic planning

Have you ever asked yourself if your organization's projects, policies, and programs are working? We can help you answer that question and provide you with data to support decision-making.

Program evaluation provides valuable information that leads to informed modifications of strategic plans, resource allocation decisions, and program components or approaches.

Examples of past projects include:

program evaluation

It’s not about choosing a good option, its about creating the right one. Some problems can’t be solved without changing the rules. Organizations who are creating new horizons for themselves face challenges and the tried and true methods for meeting yesterday’s challenges won’t do.

Examples of past projects include:

Place-based Development & Design Consulting

We offer group facilitation for organizational meetings, retreats, and strategy sessions. We also design experiential learning on subjects such as:

  • Storytelling for Transformation
  • Design Thinking
  • Systems Thinking
  • Effective Humility and Bridging Cultural Chasms
  • Collaborative Research Methods

Examples of past projects include:

meeting facilitation

Sustainable development challenges organizations face are complex, highly interconnected and systematic. We train on concepts and strategies that deal with systematic problems of race and complex social systems. 

Examples of past projects include:
  • King County Equity and Social Justice Office, Transformative Justice Training for County Staff
  • Public Health Seattle King County, Office of Equity and Community Partnerships 
  • Downtown Seattle Association
  • King County Dispute Resolution Center
  • The Y of Greater Seattle 

system transformation training

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what we do

We partner with public and private organizations committed to a more just and healthful world.

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Our Skillsets.

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We partner with public and private organizations committed to a more just and healthful world.

Click the skillset below to learn more. 

Our Skillsets.

change management consulting >>

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We help businesses through major transitions. If your organization is in flux, internal teams and external stakeholders feel the strain. With the right approach, major organizational change such as restructuring, going public, or changing processes doesn't have to be met with backlash or resistance.

As indigenous practitioners, our change management strategies are rooted in the ethics and principles of the ceremonies that we grew up in. These are often aligned with some western expressions, but at their core are Indigenous methods.

Examples of past projects include:
  • Public Health Seattle King County - OECP Organizational Development and Equity 
  • Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Generational Wealth Building Initiative
  • King County Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community and Governance Group
  • Seattle Public Utilities, Waste Prevention Strategic Plan
  • Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Chinatown-International District (CID) Portfolio and Core Team
  • Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development, Indigenous Engagement

strategic planning >>

02.
We help leaders define their vision for the future. By identifying your organization's goals and objectives we can backwards plan how to accomplish those goals. 

A customized process that results in a deeper and more shared understanding of the reason for your work, what is the path forward to realize your vision given the particular context, what will be different as a result, and what resources need to be developed to be successful.

Examples of past projects include:
  • Western Native Voice
  • Nia Tero
  • SouthEast Effective Development (SEED)
  • American Indian College Fund, Early Childhood Education and High School Equivalency programming
  • Seattle Indian Health Board
  • IllumiNative Indian Country Asset Mapping, Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative
  • First Nations Development Institute
  • Northwest Area Portland Indian Health Board 
  • Wing Luke Museum
  • Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
  • Washington Low Income Housing Authority
  • Native Americans in Philanthropy

program evaluation >>

03.
Have you ever asked yourself if your organization's projects, policies, and programs are working? We can help you answer that question and provide you with data to support decision-making.

Program evaluation provides valuable information that leads to informed modifications of strategic plans, resource allocation decisions, and program components or approaches.

Examples of past projects include:

place-based development & design consulting >>

04.
Have you ever asked yourself if your organization's projects, policies, and programs are working? We can help you answer that question and provide you with data to support decision-making.

Program evaluation provides valuable information that leads to informed modifications of strategic plans, resource allocation decisions, and program components or approaches.

Examples of past projects include:

meeting facilitation >>

05.
We offer group facilitation for organizational meetings, retreats, and strategy sessions. We also design experiential learning on subjects such as:

  • Storytelling for Transformation
  • Design Thinking
  • Systems Thinking
  • Effective Humility and Bridging Cultural Chasms
  • Collaborative Research Methods

Examples of past projects include:

system transformation training >>

06.
Sustainable development challenges organizations face are complex, highly interconnected and systematic. We train on concepts and strategies that deal with systematic problems of race and complex social systems. 

Examples of past projects include:
  • King County Equity and Social Justice Office, Transformative Justice Training for County Staff
  • Public Health Seattle King County, Office of Equity and Community Partnerships 
  • Downtown Seattle Association
  • King County Dispute Resolution Center
  • The Y of Greater Seattle 

Who We've Worked With. 

education

economic development

environment

equity & social justice

indigenous health & wellness

Native programming

We have experience in numerous social sectors. 

Sectors We Specialize In.

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