Oct 23, 2025
On October 8, 2025, Rise received silver-level certification through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Program! Cheers filled the room as our team donned silver boas and we had the honour of walking the stage at the PAIR Awards, held on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh …
Oct 06, 2025
Story shared by Naomi Schatz The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) was created in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which urged the federal government to establish a day to honour survivors, their families and the children who never returned home. Rooted in the legacy of Orange …
Sep 02, 2025
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation responds to Call to Action #80 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which calls for a federal statutory holiday to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of Residential Schools remains a vital component of the Reconciliation process. This day coincides with Orange Shirt …
Aug 13, 2025
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi We are thrilled to witness the growing number of organizations across Canada that are journeying forward in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92. This particular call urges the corporate sector to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a Reconciliation …
Jul 23, 2025
Story shared by Kyla Pascal What are we doing today for a better tomorrow? miyo-pimâtisiwin is a nehiyaw teaching that highlights the good way of living. It invites one to consider the relationship between the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual parts of a being and how we can live in a way that supports the …
Jun 23, 2025
Story shared by Mila Mezei What are we doing today for a better tomorrow? At Rise, we are constantly evaluating: What are we doing today for a better tomorrow? It’s a powerful question that reminds us that the actions and decisions we make today shape the world our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will inherit. As …
Jun 16, 2025
Story shared by Naomi Schatz As we approach the summer solstice and the peak of the sun’s strength, we reflect on connection, celebration and gratitude. Over the past few months, we are grateful for the opportunities to connect with and learn from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Elders. Deep appreciation for Lats-mat Mary Jane Natrall and Wendy Lockhart Lundberg …
Jun 12, 2025
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone On May 8, 2025, Annie and I had the opportunity to sit down with leaders from an organization we are honoured to partner with, the Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society (HTRS), a grassroots Indigenous-led organization based in Sikoohkotoki on Blackfoot Confederacy lands (Lethbridge, Alberta and area). Our conversation reflected on …
May 30, 2025
In alignment with the summer solstice, a time of light, growth, and reflection, on June 21 the Rise team celebrates the diversity, strength, and brilliance of Indigenous Peoples inside the organization and across Turtle Island. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a moment to uplift and honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, …
“Rise Consulting is an exceptional Indigenous relations consultancy. Annie and her team have a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures and a respectful approach to building relationships. They are providing invaluable guidance on navigating certification through the CCIB Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations Program and additionally, have helped facilitate listening and sharing circles for our company, covering the important topics of Reconciliation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. These circles have been a success with staff and increasing engagement and awareness.”
Kristin Tollovsen, Manager, Sustainability and Social Purpose, SITE Resource Group
