Crow Kinship Consulting

06/12/2026

Important opportunity to consider

Registration is still open for Advancing Re(al)conciliation — a free, self-paced online Indigenous cultural awareness course from First Nations University of Canada, made possible through the support of RBC and the RBC Foundation.

Open to learners everywhere, this course encourages meaningful reflection, learning, and action toward reconciliation by exploring Indigenous histories, perspectives, and present-day realities.

📚 Free for all learners until Aug. 31, 2026
⏳ Self-paced with 180 days of access
🧠 Six engaging modules (approx. 5 hours total)
🏅 Earn a digital badge/micro-credential upon completion

Whether you’re just beginning your learning journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers an accessible way to learn and engage with reconciliation through education.

👉 Register today: https://iceclearning.fnuniv.ca/courses/advancing-re-al-conciliation-rbc?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFketleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaSWUzVkMzWXA1c3pGek1Uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHibrwfL4PJt6LsFOhB_lG_xSUOSv-CLrnOcIwhkz3ulkDpwJkEjn20m3cVRJ_aem_qp6Jm06oxH6uhjCVQ4ivDA

05/23/2026

Amazing lineup and opportunity!

05/05/2026

Red Dress Day May 5th | Day of Reflection & Celebration of Life

❤️ Red Dress Day is a national day of awareness and remembrance. We are hosting space for community members to gather and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

🕯️ We take this day to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Trans, Q***r, and Gender-diverse People of our community.

Learn more about this day, and the Calls for Justice below
👉️ firstlightnl.ca/article/first-light-hosts-day-of-reflection-and-celebration-of-life-for-red-dress-day

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

In honor of Stop Sexual Exploitation Week, we are coming together to address one of the most pressing issues facing young people today: online exploitation.
This virtual session offers critical insights for service providers committed to youth safety.

Mark your calendars for May 7th. Together, we can create a safer community.

📧 Reach out to [email protected] to RSVP.

04/30/2026

Introducing QuERI! Funded by Canadian Q***r Chamber of Commerce (CQCC), designed by UpSkill Designs, and developed by Quadrangle’s Entrepreneurship Training Program (ETP) team, QuERI, or Quadrangle’s Entrepreneurship Resource Index was created to uplift q***r and trans entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador by connecting current and potential business owners with the resources they need to grow and fund their venture.

QuERI will enable users to sort through over 250 entrepreneurial resources by category, from chambers of commerce and boards of trade, to incubators and accelerators, to financial support from governments a https://queri.thequadnl.com/ and other entities, while also featuring entrepreneurship how-to guides. The platform is available to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and to allies from outside the community, and is free of charge for all users.

Follow the link and explore QuERI now!
https://queri.thequadnl.com/

04/15/2026

🌒🌲 Save the dates! - August 13th-16th, 2026✨🌈

Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods is a four-day leadership retreat for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies from across Newfoundland and Labrador. The program is run annually by Planned Parenthood - NL Sexual Health Centre.

Through their participation in a variety of workshops and activities, campers, youth leaders, and mentors develop and enhance their leadership skills and their knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ history, activism, sexual health, healthy coping strategies, and so on. The nature of the workshops, facilitated by the mentors and youth leaders, varies from year to year, while maintaining a focus on leadership, personal growth, activism, and advocacy!

Information on applications and workshops will follow soon.

04/13/2026

“Crow Kinship Consulting provided insights that far exceeded our expectations, urging us to think creatively about evaluation, policy, funding and, notably, the intersections of identity. Their expertise challenged us to consider unconventional approaches, fostering a culture of emergent planning and strategizing. We are so grateful for their contributions and highly recommend their services.” – Mokami Status of Women Council, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.

Growth isn't just about getting bigger; it's about building our capacity for sustainability, equity, and restorative approaches.

At Crow Kinship Consulting (CKC), I apply intersectional values-based frameworks to work from a place of wholeness and reciprocity. My consultancy is rooted in trauma-informed and relational practices, ensuring that the support I provide, whether to an individual, a team, or a board, is as unique as the people involved.

As a Two Spirit Inuk-settler Labradorian with 25 years of experience across community and public sectors, I offer a wide range of customized services, including:
- Organizational Mentorship & Staff Training
- Policy Review & Strategic Restructuring
- Performance Measurement & Knowledge Mobilization
- Community Engagement & Partnership Development

I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. Let's explore how we can collaborate to nurture your experiences and strengthen your organization's foundation.

Good energy,
Cole Kippenhuck (they/them)
Owner, Crow Kinship Consulting

01/22/2026

Awesome free opportunity!

🌿Coming Back to Connection: An Introduction to Somatics Workshop

Thursday, February 26 | 12–2pm

This workshop will be facilitated by Emma Palumbo and Karen Gross.

Register for free with an email address
Registration link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GJp4PN8fQj-5qVU8CAH_zQ

For more information or any questions, email
[email protected]

🌿About the workshop

In this one-off, introductory and experiential workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals of somatics (working with the body) and how to integrate somatic tools into their own day to day lives. This workshop is for people from all walks of life who are interested in learning about the way that trauma impacts both body and mind, and how exploring our felt senses can help us reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the present moment.

We will introduce some simple, body-based practices to support connection, attunement, and grounding. We will also support participants to expand on these principles creatively in ways that are responsive to their own day to day needs and routines. No previous somatic training or knowledge is required to participate.

Please note that our focus in this space is learning and practice. We will not have the resources to support traumatic processing or story sharing. All participants are very welcome to ask questions, take breaks, and modify as necessary.

12/18/2025

Standard, rigid models of support don’t always have space for the full complexity of who we are.

I know this because my own journey hasn’t been a straight line. From my work in the community sector since 2001 to my own reclamation of gender, sexuality, and culture—I’ve learned that growth happens best when we stop trying to fit into boxes that were never built for us.

I’m Cole (they/them), and I’m so excited to share that I’m now offering 1:1 Life Coaching through Crow Kinship Consulting.

I work with people like me: the diverse, the fluid, and the open-minded. Whether you’re navigating identity, moving through recovery, or seeking a deeper connection to your true self, I’m here to support you in your process. My approach is trauma-informed and focuses on identifying the unique strengths you already carry—the ones that often get overlooked by standardized ways of doing things.

Let’s see if we’re a good match: The connection between us is the most important part of coaching. I offer a free initial virtual call so we can chat, share space, and see if my style feels like a good fit for what you're looking for.

I also believe support should be accessible, which is why I work on a sliding scale.

Ready to go deeper? Send me a DM to book your free chat. ❤️