Apr 23, 2025
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi What are we doing today, for a better tomorrow? Being part of #GenB means acting for change. Supporting businesses owned by Indigenous Peoples, communities and organizations is a great way to build a strong local economy that promotes innovation and fights poverty in our communities. At Rise, we are proud to …
Mar 28, 2025
Story shared by Naomi Schatz What are we doing today, for a better tomorrow? The B Corp movement is working to create a just and inclusive economy where people from every walk of life thrive. A key impact area is community, which examines a company’s positive impact on the external communities in which the company operates, …
Jan 30, 2025
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone I’m proud to be part of a generation using business as a force for positive change. At Rise Consulting, our mission is to build meaningful relationships grounded in trust and respect, connecting Indigenous communities and corporate partners to create shared value. Celebrating my first year with Rise, I’ve gained invaluable …
Nov 28, 2024
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone This year marks the second anniversary of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES), a groundbreaking Indigenous-led document outlining 107 Calls to Economic Prosperity for achieving economic prosperity for all Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. The NIES is built on four Strategic Pathways: People, Lands, Infrastructure, and Finance. Each pathway has a vision that defines desired …
Nov 28, 2024
Welcome to our fourth annual seasonal gift guide! This year, we’re excited to showcase a fresh collection of Indigenous-owned businesses to make your 2024 holiday shopping meaningful. Our theme, From the Land, celebrates cozy essentials like bannock, tea, moccasins and books. We’ve brought back beloved favourites and added some new gems to inspire your gift-giving. …
Oct 10, 2024
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi As I celebrate my third anniversary with Rise, I find myself reflecting deeply on our core values: Kindness, Trust, Community, Courage, Shared Value, and Knowledge. Over the years, these values have not only shaped the way we work but have also profoundly impacted how I approach my personal life. One …
Oct 08, 2024
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone Following the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People on October 4 the momentum and importance of acting on the calls to justice outlined by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls remains urgent and daily. The …
Sep 26, 2024
Story shared by Patti Derbyshire As we wave goodbye to summer and look ahead to fall, I was reflecting on the professional development I completed earlier in the summer with Simon Fraser University’s Evaluation for Social Change and Transformational Learning Program. Developed and taught by Reciprocal Consulting’s Kim van der Woerd and Sofia Vitalis, the …
Sep 04, 2024
This month we are preparing for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), a day dedicated to acknowledging the painful legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. Annually on September 30, this day invites all Canadians to learn, reflect, and commit to the ongoing process of Reconciliation. Originally known as Orange Shirt Day, this movement began …
