Cultural Resurgence & Research
Specializing in action-based and Indigenous research methodologies that commit to community consultation and inclusion, I will see that the goals of your projects are reached while empowering the community to measure development in terms of decolonizing methodologies; resurgence of Indigeneity; and movement towards self-determination.
Writing for the Margins
Many of us in our communities have great ideas that are simply begging for execution. As a powerful and creative writer, I can assist your organization in writing winning pieces that truly capture community voice and vision.
Community Engagement
Whether planning a new project, making a major decision, or visioning for our future, Indigenous protocol demands that the community be included and actively engaged in the decisions that impact them. With proven strategies that build communication, strengthen unity, and empower our citizens, I can help you make your project a success by:
Specializing in action-based and Indigenous research methodologies that commit to community consultation and inclusion, I will see that the goals of your projects are reached while empowering the community to measure development in terms of decolonizing methodologies; resurgence of Indigeneity; and movement towards self-determination.
- Indigenous knowledge, land use, and occupancy studies
- Community-based, action research
- Developing Indigenous research protocols and practice
- Ethnographic and historical research
- Coordinating language recovery, documentation, and resurgence projects
- Production and design of community-based research and educational materials (ex. websites; DVDs; children's books; pamphlets/booklets; textbooks; workshops; culture camp activities; etc)
- Project and policy development and evaluation
Writing for the Margins
Many of us in our communities have great ideas that are simply begging for execution. As a powerful and creative writer, I can assist your organization in writing winning pieces that truly capture community voice and vision.
- Creative media releases & articles
- Indigenous focused policy documents, declarations, papers, and reports
- Winning and unique project proposals (a flawless record of successful proposals ranging from $500-150,000)
- Proofreading, editing, and Indigenizing of existing materials
Community Engagement
Whether planning a new project, making a major decision, or visioning for our future, Indigenous protocol demands that the community be included and actively engaged in the decisions that impact them. With proven strategies that build communication, strengthen unity, and empower our citizens, I can help you make your project a success by:
- Reflection- and strength-based visioning and strategic planning
- Developing community engagement policies and procedures
- Conducting inclusive meetings
- Creating forums, publications, and utilizing social media
- Strengthening traditional decision making processes and Indigenous governance
