McLean Consulting Group

02/04/2025

As the fiscal year draws to a close, consider investing your surplus funds in services that foster growth and inclusivity. McLean Consulting Group, an Indigenous-owned and led company, specializes in:

Strategic Planning and Governance: Enhance your organization's direction and oversight.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Safety Training: Create brave spaces where everyone is welcomed and respected.
Information Technology Solutions: Modernize your IT infrastructure with tailored solutions.
Graphic and Web Design: Elevate your brand's visual identity and online presence.
Our mission is to support the healing, wellness, and growth of our communities while fostering understanding and respect between non-Indigenous organizations and our peoples.

Clients like the First Nations Technical Institute have benefited from our seamless Office 365 migration and training services, ensuring compliance with privacy legislation and sustainable IT growth.

Invest in building a better tomorrow for generations to come. Contact McLean Consulting Group today to make a meaningful impact with your year-end funds.

10/08/2024

09/29/2024

Reconciliation? Joseph Desjarlais is the 3rd Indigenous man whose death involved the Saskatchewan RCMP in less than a month.

"I struggle with National Truth and Reconciliation Day. While I know my thoughts may change over time, my truth right now is I really don’t like this day.

The day was created only a few years ago from the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. While it should be a day of healing, it can sometimes feel like a raw open wound. It feels one-sided with heavy and unrealistic expectations for Indigenous people to lead. This is where my emotions surface and I feel sad, angry and very confused. I wish this was a day where Indigenous people are only lifted, honoured and celebrated.

I don’t like what feels like the feigned duty of organizations and non-Indigenous governments to host an event on or near this day because it seems like the right thing to do. These events are the worst– to simply “acknowledge” the day and then move on to the next item on their yearly calendar. While there are beautiful, meaningful and impactful events that do occur, there also are those that feel forced and insincere. Those hosting events should truthfully check on what side of the line their event lands. Acknowledging harms of the past without taking action to prevent and address those harms going forward is meaningless.

I guess this is my truth part. Much about this day, to me, feels insincere."

By Tumia Knott, spaləl̕

09/26/2024

A year-long evaluation of the NYA’WEH program, delivered by Niwasa, and funded under the Abacus stream of the Hamilton Community Foundation came to its conclusion as we presented the fantastic findings. We gifted the HFC Board Chair and the CEO a quilt that included the children’s artwork and wampum belt stylings made by Indigenous artist Kristi Grace Talbot. Kudos to Niwasa ED Monique Lavallee and Manager Amy Antone (pictured here). Contact us for your evaluation needs 😊
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09/18/2024

A must read…for our leadership too…so many things to consider…and it’s happening now.

09/13/2024

Miigwetch Jenn Lawrance for lending me this powerful book. Mona’s strength despite all she endured is incredible, and her “voice” in the book is familiar and unflinchingly honest. I hope my FB friends will consider reading it too. 🙏

08/30/2024

Come work with us! We're hiring an Indigenous Training Specialist to create and deliver PD programs and resources. Full time, permanent; hybrid; competitive benefits package; and a pretty awesome team :D

Status: Full Time Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available) Rate of Pay: Payband K (Start Rate: ...

08/26/2024

How do children develop good values? They must be taught, and the 7 Grandfather Teachings are the foundation for Mino Bimadiziwin...the Good Life which is the result of following those values. Contact us to book a staff development session for your childcare. We can even tailor-make curriculum and learning plans for your specific community needs. Hats off to all those working with 0-6 years old...YOU are deciding our future with your hard work!

07/31/2024

The Noojmawing Sookatagaing Ontario Health Team now have their Vision, Mission and Values based on Anishinabe governance principles 🎉. It’s an honour to work with Elder Marilyn, Implementation Lead Jenn and Co-Chairs Natalie and Diane 🙏🤗

07/27/2024

https://www.firstpeopleslaw.com/public-education/blog/supreme-court-of-canada-restoule-decision-released

By First Peoples Law LLP

07/18/2024

I’m grateful for the opportunity to keynote the All Nations Child Care Gathering on MCFN. These are the heroes that ensure there will be another generation of strong Indigenous People with strong roots connected to Spirit.

07/01/2024

How does one celebrate when your country still has not come to grips with the genocide it has perpetrated on Indigenous Peoples? When will it become a Canadian issue and not an Indigenous issue? How about those TRC Calls to Action? Only 11 of the 94 are complete. If you or your organization want to be part of the solution, and are willing to put in the work, feel free to reach out.