Breaking Barriers, Building Communities: A Matriarchal Approach to Leadership
Written by Samantha Saucier As a society, we’ve been taught that strong leadership should look a certain way—unwavering, hierarchical, and built on control. But what if “strong” leadership looks like something else entirely? What if it is about learning, holding space, and knowing when to speak and when to listen? What would the world as […]
It started with a seed
By Shani Gwin A community needs structure to operate effectively – I don’t think this is news to anyone. When you think of a community structure – how do you view it? What are the elements, how do people work together and is there someone in charge? If you were to shift your mind to […]
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.
