What is our focus here at upshimuskwa?

Governance & Leadership Systems

Strengthening decision-making structures and leadership capacity.

Services include:

• Governance framework development
• Structural and policy modernization
• Leadership and council development
• Decision-making and accountability systems
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Senior management advisory
• Organizational development and capacity-building

Outcome:

Stronger structures, clearer roles, and systems aligned with long-term direction.

Public Safety, Policing & Community Well‑Being

Designing safety models built on trust, responsiveness, and Nation direction.

Services include:

• Public safety and policing frameworks
• First Nations community Safety Officer program design
• Safety audits and structural assessments
• Well‑being and prevention strategies
• Elder‑informed conflict resolution
• Safety governance and oversight

Outcome:
Safety systems that reflect local priorities and strengthen long‑term stability.

Policy, Strategy & Systems Advisory

Clarity and guidance for leaders responsible for major decisions.

Services include:

• Policy and legislative analysis
• Strategic executive advisory
• Rights, jurisdiction, and governance interpretation
• Consultation and regulatory guidance
• Systems transformation and modernization
• Decision‑making support

Outcome:
Improved clarity, reduced risk, and systems aligned with today’s realities.

Education & Organizational Learning

Training that meets teams where they are.

Foundational:

• Terminology, identity, respectful engagement
• Clear, accessible history
• Understanding lived experiences

Applied:

• Governance, rights, communication
• Workplace practices
• Relationship‑building skills

Advanced:

• Treaty purpose and intent
• Jurisdiction and legal realities
• Consultation expectations
• Policy transformation

Organizational Development:

• Cultural safety frameworks
• Long‑term learning pathways
• Capacity‑building

Outcome:
More informed teams and workplaces grounded in respect.

Relationship‑Building & Cross‑System Bridging

Supporting long‑term, effective relationships between Nations, governments, organizations, and industry.

Services include:

• Consultation and engagement support
• Protocols, expectations, and responsibilities
• Strategic communication and facilitation
• Inter‑organizational alignment
• Translation between Nation‑level and institutional systems
• Conflict navigation support

Outcome:
Clear expectations, reduced conflict, and stronger partnerships.

Specialized Advisory & Custom Solutions

Tailored support for unique or complex needs.

Services include:

• Program and system design
• Organizational restructuring
• Executive advisory
• Large‑scale initiative planning
• Evaluation and improvement
• Custom training and facilitation

Outcome:
Solutions built to fit specific needs and long‑term direction.