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We establish long-term relationships with the people and places where we work. We are invested in futures that respect the lands and waters.
Projects require attention through each phase - from design through to implementation and dissemination. In many cases, staff already have full workloads, making it challenging to add in xxx.We provide capacity where, and when, it’s needed. We have experience supporting multi-year projects from beginning to end, as well as coming into projects at key stages along their continuum to support specific needs. We are skilled at structuring processes that can be applied to a range of needs, including organizational assessments, community and departmental planning, policy development, and project-specific decision-making. We work with our clients to identify core objectives, and co-lead effective planning processes. We also fundamentally believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and that flexibility is a necessary component throughout our working relationship with you.We understand that planning processes may change over time, and that analyses require the consideration of multiple dimensions. We avoid rigid processes and seek instead to remain flexible to insights and new alternatives that emerge throughout a project cycle
Projects require attention through each phase - from design through to implementation and dissemination. In many cases, organizational capacity is maxed, with staff carrying full workloads. We provide capacity where, and when, it’s needed. We have experience supporting multi-year projects from beginning to end, as well as coming into projects at key stages to support specific needs. We bring decolonizing and community-engaged methods to the work of project management, and often seek out creative ways to increase collaboration and creativity. We offer expertise in project scoping, proposal writing, project oversight and implementation, final reporting and dissemination, and evaluation and assessment.
We approach reconciliation as a process and a relationship. We seek to establish trust, level the playing field, respect difference.
Projects require attention through each phase - from design through to implementation and dissemination. In many cases, staff already have full workloads, making it challenging to add in xxx.We provide capacity where, and when, it’s needed. We have experience supporting multi-year projects from beginning to end, as well as coming into projects at key stages along their continuum to support specific needs. We are skilled at structuring processes that can be applied to a range of needs, including organizational assessments, community and departmental planning, policy development, and project-specific decision-making. We work with our clients to identify core objectives, and co-lead effective planning processes. We also fundamentally believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and that flexibility is a necessary component throughout our working relationship with you.We understand that planning processes may change over time, and that analyses require the consideration of multiple dimensions. We avoid rigid processes and seek instead to remain flexible to insights and new alternatives that emerge throughout a project cycle
We specialize in community-engaged methods that focus on establishing trust, working collaboratively, being clear about roles and responsibilities, and learning with a diversity of peoples. We are also adept at using tools from the decision sciences to help structure processes in transparent and rigorous ways. These methods help focus dialogue and narrow-in on tough questions. Our focus is often on understanding the social and cultural dimensions across multiple contexts, ensuring these values are meaningfully understood and represented in processes. It is our belief that relationships are at the heart of most questions and decisions. Our engagement approach acknowledges this fundamental component. We place a high value on listening, and on hearing what our clients are saying. This may sound simple. It is not. It requires a tuned ear, an open heart, and thick skin. We bring our authentic and compassionate approach to working with all of our clients, whether we’re already familiar with the context or it’s brand new to us. We bring these skills to our engagement approach, and pair them with established methods in working with people and complex issues.
We are skilled at structuring processes that can be applied to a range of needs, including organizational assessments, community and departmental planning, policy development, and project-specific decision-making. We work with our clients to identify core objectives, and co-lead effective planning processes. We also fundamentally believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and that flexibility is a necessary component throughout our working relationship with you.
We understand that planning processes may change over time, and that analyses require the consideration of multiple dimensions. We avoid rigid processes and seek instead to remain flexible to insights and new alternatives that emerge throughout a project cycle.
Projects require attention through each phase - from design through to implementation and dissemination. In many cases, organizational capacity is maxed, with staff carrying full workloads. We provide capacity where, and when, it’s needed. We have experience supporting multi-year projects from beginning to end, as well as coming into projects at key stages to support specific needs. We bring decolonizing and community-engaged methods to the work of project management, and often seek out creative ways to increase collaboration and creativity. We offer expertise in project scoping, proposal writing, project oversight and implementation, final reporting and dissemination, and evaluation and assessment.
In collaboration with key partners, we hold expertise in the development of innovative methods to support claims for compensation to Indigenous Nations. These methods include the identification and valuation of loss beyond the purely economic losses that have historically been considered compensable in assessment and negotiation processes. With our colleagues, we are at the forefront of broadening the methods used in compensation negotiations, with direct and lasting impacts to how reconciliation is exercised in Canada.
We specialize in community-engaged methods that focus on establishing trust, working collaboratively, being clear about roles and responsibilities, and learning with a diversity of peoples. We are also adept at using tools from the decision sciences to help structure processes in transparent and rigorous ways. These methods help focus dialogue and narrow-in on tough questions. We place a high value on listening, and on hearing what our clients are saying. This may sound simple. It is not. It requires a tuned ear, an open heart, and thick skin. We bring our authentic and compassionate approach to working with all of our clients, whether we’re already familiar with the context or it’s brand new to us.
We work with diverse clientele, including Indigenous governments and organizations, provincial and federal agencies, legal firms, research institutions, not-for-profits, health authorities, and regional districts.
featured projectsRESEARCH"It was a pleasure to work with Nikki on the preparation of a community capacity toolkit for climate change-related funding for First Nations. Nikki was responsive, thorough, thoughtful, and incredibly well-organized throughout the process. She carried the project forward with grace, adapting to the needs of the client and to our process, and she produced a fantastic product. We will be excited to work with her again!"
"Nicole's dedication to process and collaboration rings true in how she carries out every phase of a project. In our work to implement a component of the HealthADAPT project with the Central Coast, we faced several challenges such as the remoteness of communities, an acknowledgement that we needed to decolonize our engagement approach, and trying to carry out this work in the midst of the global pandemic. Nicole's flexibility and relationship building ensured that we worked directly with communities, while respecting safety protocols, resulting in an informed and useful piece of work that Vancouver Coastal Health could build on."
"Nicole has a great ability to synthesize large amounts of complex information quickly. She grasps what is important and understands the nuance of the subject material and language. I found this particularly useful when dealing with sensitive matters like Indigenous self-determination. She is experienced, thoughtful, and works independently. These are the qualities I appreciate and why I will continue to collaborate with her on my projects in the future."
“Having worked with Nicole for several years, I can say with some authority that she is very committed and brings a sense of optimism to challenging work. While at Pisces RPM, Nicole helped us develop our Indigenous Collaboration Policy which we are very pleased with. Her authentic and transparent approach is a great foundation for an excellent working relationship.”
“Nicole works collaboratively with project teams, using her easygoing manner and people skills to facilitate discussions with people from diverse backgrounds and worldviews. She responds confidently and effectively to challenges. Her organizational abilities and clear and timely communications helped keep our project on track. Nicole’s energy, passion and authenticity are inspiring to all who work with her. I recommend her highly.”