In solidarity with Palestine
November 29 marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as recognized by the United Nations. This day has been observed since 1977, to recognize November 29, 1947 when the General Assembly adopted the partition of Palestine and designated the land as a new country. The Nakba, the mass displacement and dispossession of […]
The Creative Team’s Thoughts on AI
by Presley Mills, Creative Director Human intelligence is the only creative expression we trust pipikwan pêhtâkwan does not currently use Generative AI – it is an uninformed, unregulated tool unable to meet the needs of our clients, protect artists or protect Indigenous cultures in its current state. As an Indigenous agency, we are constantly […]
Culturally Appropriate Use of Indigenous Language Workshop
Join us for an informative, two-hour virtual session that will share best practices for using language in culturally appropriate ways when communicating with, for and about Indigenous Peoples.
Decolonizing the Workplace: Free Webinar
Join us on Thursday, April 20, 12 – 1 p.m. (MST) to discuss decolonization and how to think about incorporating decolonial practices in your business.
Strategies for Planning for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
As National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, the pipikwan pêhtâkwan team recently hosted a full-house webinar for communications and engagement professionals interested in or tasked with doing this important work.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Free Webinar for Communication and Engagement Strategies
Join us for a virtual learning session on planning meaningful communications and engagement for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Meet Our Interns
Interns are great for bringing new ideas to any team and help to increase productivity. We are privileged to have three talented interns supporting us this summer. Meet Peyton Meters, Cole Buhler and Zahra Husain. Meet Peyton Meters, Engagement Intern Q: Tell me about yourself? A: I’m Peyton Meters. I’m Mi’kmaq from the east coast [...] Using Communications to Create Space for All: Shawna-Kay Thomas
Shawna-Kay Thomas is pipikwan pêhtâkwan’s Director of Corporate Communications and Culture and has been working with the company since January 2021. For Shawna-Kay, sometimes it can feel like the only escape from the pain of colonialism comes from education – formally through the education system and informally from the media.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
It’s Indigenous History Month! We’re happy to feature Amy Lickers, owner of A.L.L.Professional Services, who helps First Nations communities define what nationhood means to them, and helps create strategies to bring that vision to life.
Housing is Reconciliation: ‘What NiGiNan does, works.’
Blake Jackman and Cala Hills of NiGiNan Housing Ventures share their experience on how an Indigenous-centred approach changes the game of tackling houselessness in Edmonton.
