Reconciliation Programs in Ontario

For nearly 60 years, Catalyste+ has partnered with Indigenous communities and businesses in Ontario. We believe in the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and strive to provide services from a two-eyed seeing approach to support economic wealth.

 

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No Cost Services

A community-driven approach to support success – on your terms. From strategic planning to hands-on troubleshooting, we connect Catalyste+ Advisors with Indigenous businesses, communities, and governments to support sound governance, practical action, and lasting outcomes.

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What to Expect

  • Customized advice and mentorship
  • Practical on-the-job training and workshops
  • Timely and strategic connections to industry experts
  • Support to navigate complex environments like natural resource development

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Catalyste+ connects Indigenous Peoples with volunteer advisors to develop collaborative solutions tailored to your unique needs. As a reconciliation program, we believe in the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples and strive to provide services from a two-eyed seeing approach to support economic wealth. Self-referral is encouraged.

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    Available Services

    These are a few examples of the services Catalyste+ offers. We are always willing to discuss and explore solutions outside of these examples to meet your specific needs. Partners receive Catalyste+ services for free. In some cases, where travel is required, the client or community, would be responsible for those related costs.

    General Management

    – HR administration and management
    – Governance and Policy development
    – Occupational health and safety
    – Policies and procedures

    Business Development

    – Strategic planning
    – Project management
    – Marketing and communications
    – Public and media engagement

    Finance & Operations

    – Proposal writing
    – Accounting and auditing
    – Budget and cashflow management
    – IT, digital, and web development

    Natural Resources

    – Environmental assessment
    – Land use planning
    – Rights Holders engagement
    – Risk assessment and mitigation

    Tourism & Hospitality

    – Product and service improvement
    – Specialized service training
    – Eco-tourism and travel services
    – Advertising and promotion

    Trade & Retail

    – Commercial partnership developmemt
    – Market research and exploration
    – Trade readiness
    – Brand development and management

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    Indigenous Partners

    • Community-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
    • Grassroots organizations
    • Indigenous governments
    • Indigenous and Northern entrepreneurs and sole proprietorships
    • Indigenous-led community and nonprofit organizations
    • Indigenous economic development corporations and Indigenous Trusts
    Catalyste+ Advisor Jim and mentee Kukik

    Catalyste+ Advisors

    • Senior-level professionals from the private and public sectors
    • Committed to reconciliation and operating in a collaborative manner
    • Experience working with Indigenous communities
    • Passionate about connecting with Indigenous partners for meaningful, long-term impact
    • Grateful for opportunities to share their knowledge and expertise

    Chi-Miigwetch [big thank you] David and Catalyste+ for your time and effort. Your presentation and interaction with the participants at this year’s Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum was first rate. You were engaging, answered everyone’s questions, and more importantly, you delivered the type of presentation I had envisioned the participants receiving. I look forward to working with you again in the near future.

    – Dwayne Pamajewon, Indigenous Liaison, Ministry of Transportation

    Catalyste+ has worked closely with many First Nations and Indigenous communities and organizations over the years. That experience translated into a presentation that was appropriately tailored and thoroughly engaging for our members and all delegates in attendance at our 2022 conference. I highly recommend Catalyste+ to provide training and development support. We are happy to be working with them for the foreseeable future.

    – Steven McCoy, Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA)

    Recent Partners

    Small and Medium Enterprises

    Minwaashin Lodge
    Nation Talk
    Twin Flames

    NGOs

    Peterborough Native Learning Center
    Giiwednong Health Link
    White Buffalo Road Healing Lodge Inc.
    Toronto Birth Center

    Tribal Councils

    Matawa First Nation Management
    Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations

    Regional Governments

    Ministry of Transportation Ontario

    Local Governments

    Mushkegowuk Council

    First Nation Governments

    Missanabie Cree First Nation
    Wasauksing First Nation
    Alderville First Nation
    Wahgoshig First Nation

    A smiling group of people from a rural community in Saint Lucia

    Volunteer with Catalyste+

    By sharing your professional knowledge and expertise, you can make a positive difference in Canada and around the world. We’ve been successfully connecting volunteer Advisors with partners in over 120 countries since 1967. Catalyste+ Advisors drive economic and social change by strengthening skill development and capacity strengthening for communities to thrive.