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From intention to impact – grounded in Indigenous knowledge, we are catalysts leading transformative change in Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion.

As an Indigenous-led organization, we work relationally, providing step-by-step guidance alongside client-partners. From sharing knowledge to building confidence and readiness for community engagement to co-creating and implementing strategic plans, we support organizations at every stage of their Reconciliation journey - from foundational learning to implementation and accountability.

The Rise team celebrating silver-level certification within the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations Program in October, 2025. Photo credit: Aperture by Aguilar

Who We Are

We are an Indigenous-led team working across Turtle Island. We understand that Reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion can be challenging work and we will walk alongside you each step of the way, providing strategies, resources and a listening ear to help you on your journey. 

Everything we do is grounded in the Call to Action 92, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and in the key tenets: “nothing about you, without you” and “Reconciliation as relationship”

Together, our experienced and relational team: 

  • Supports organizations in learning through to action 
  • Helps to build respectful and reciprocal relationships 
  • Are a trusted partner, ally, and guide 
  • Focuses on impact and systems-level change

Why Rise?

Our values guide us. We believe inclusion is about equality, based on trust, respect, and transparency. It takes time to understand each other in order to build meaningful relationships. Successful programs and initiatives rely on a dynamic connection of people, processes, and tools that work together to support the rising presence of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Services

Our team is ready to support you to advance Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenous Inclusion.

Whether Rights Holders, employees, shareholders or the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92 have inspired you to begin a journey towards Reconciliation, it’s wise to work with an advisor to guide you on your way. We work with organizations that want to go deeper than just “checking a box.” We foster meaningful relationships built on trust, respect, bringing together Indigenous and corporate communities in Canada to create shared value.

Explore our most-requested services or work with us to co-create a custom program or advisory service.

Certified

Rise Consulting is a certified Indigenous Business with the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business (CCIB) and is proudly certified within the CCIB Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations Program, at the silver-level. We are proud to be certified Women Business Enterprise in Canada and a certified B Corp.

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Kind Words

“I have worked with Rise Consulting for four years, and I continue to recommend them to friends and colleagues working on advancing Truth and Reconciliation. What I love about Rise is that they are driving for real Reconciliation – not just performative actions. They want to ensure the organization is doing the work to embed the right practices and processes across the entire organization. They have helped us set guiding principles for our Reconciliation work that continue to drive our organization almost three years later. They are amazing thought partners and do a great job of meeting us where we are, including sharing guidance as we move through the CCIB PAIR Program, towards certification. They have helped us understand industry best practices from supplier diversity programs to employee programs. I am incredibly thankful for the relationships and friendships we have built with Annie and the team at Rise.”

Amanda Pate, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sun Life