Tips for Halloween – Appropriation vs. Appreciation

You know what time it is! It’s time for a reminder not to be a jerk-o-lantern this Halloween. Here are some tips on how not to Halloween this year.  Prioritize relationship, engagement and consent  The line between appropriation and appreciation lies in relationship and consent. If you are engaged with the people of a particular […]

What does Truth and Reconciliation mean to you?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is September 30, and the team at pipikwan pêhtâkwan reflected on what the day means to us. Reconciliation isn’t something we often discuss within our team interactions, though it’s embedded into the processes of our company structure. We don’t stop to think about, ‘how can we Indigenize our [...]

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

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

Amy Lickers, A.L.L. Professional Services

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.