Indigenous Strategy understands how we must walk together on the road to truth and reconciliation as Indigenous people and allies alike. I've worked with them on improving the educational outcomes for Indigenous students in Manitoba and across Canada. They have always demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues along with the humility, intellect, and collaborative approach required to effect change.
Paul Martin, Former Prime Minister of Canada
Indigenous Strategy had our BMO executive team from across Canada thoroughly engaged in a custom built Truth and Reconciliation workshop. We learned a great deal that has since moved our team forward towards reconciliation. Look no further! Indigenous Strategy is the real deal. We were thoroughly appreciative of her services.
Dan Adams, Vice President, Indigenous Banking Canada, Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Indigenous Strategy has been a champion of equity, diversity and inclusion work throughout her career. This is evident in the work she has done to build both antiracism and Indigenous education policy and has been central in launching a number of initiatives that serve to benefit marginalized groups. A champion of equity issues that looks to empower those she works with.
Bernadette Smith, MLA, Winnipeg Point Douglas
The Childrens Hospital Foundation of Manitoba has worked with Indigenous Strategy for several years, and we were very pleased with her thorough, thoughtful and impactful presentations to our Board Members and Staff. The blanket simulation Indigenous Strategy took us through heightened our understanding of local and national history and played an important role in providing certain staff a safe space to share their personal stories being part of the Indigenous community. I would absolutely recommend anyone considering TRC training or looking to engage with the Indigenous community call on Indigenous Strategy and her team – you will not be disappointed. Her work has helped us to effectively engage with Indigenous leadership and respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and in a meaningful and impactful way.
Stefano Grande, CEO/President, Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
I've had the opportunity to work with Indigenous Strategy in various capacities over the years and can speak confidently to their intelligence, vision, and commitment to bettering our communities. They are of the utmost integrity and have the skills needed to help you realize your objectives.
Damon Johnston, President, Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg
Indigenous Strategy Alliance has made important contributions to our school division over the years. As community-oriented leaders, they leverage their experience, networks and understanding of complex and pressing issues in education and beyond to inspire real, effective change.
Brian O'Leary, Superintendent Seven Oaks School Division
Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with Indigenous Strategy in meaningful ways across varying issues related to education and governance. I've known Indigenous Strategy to be someone capable of cultivating a vision and executing it with high level skill. Indignenous Strategy is a powerful team that I am confident will be able to help guide and support organizations through complex and diverse challenges.
Paul Vogt, President, College of the Rockies and former President of Red River College
My name is Catherine Birch and I have spent 17 years as a teacher and 15 years as an administrator. Over these 32 years, I’ve been able to go to a lot of PDs. While we all want our professional development experiences to be, at a minimum, practical, if we are lucky, we may come across some that are memorable and inspirational. And if we are really, really lucky, we might even have PD experiences that not only leave an impression on our minds, but will take root in our hearts and change us fundamentally. Indigenous Strategy’s workshop was that PD for me. Listening to Indigenous Strategy taught me that somewhere between fight and flight, there exists a nuanced, intentional, and educational approach speaking about experiences of racism, including micro-aggression and white privilege. I feel that my journey in this work has finally begun and it was because of Indigenous Strategy's workshop. I hope that you will find this experience to be as transformative as I did.
Catherine Birch, Principal Shaftesbury High School