We offer specialized support grounded in lived experience, cultural integrity, and community-first approaches to help organizations and Nations navigate complex systems with care and confidence.

We partner with diverse communities to create spaces where lived experiences guide engagement, decision-making, and meaningful change - rooted in respect, equity, inclusion, and authenticity.

Our cultural safety training moves beyond awareness to action—equipping organizations with the tools, understanding, and humility needed to foster truly respectful and inclusive environments.

We help organizations communicate with clarity and heart—bridging authentic storytelling with strategic goals to meaningfully connect with diverse audiences.

Inspirational, grounded, and transformative—we offer keynote speaking, workshops, and facilitation that create brave spaces for dialogue, learning, and collective action.

We craft publications, toolkits, and resources that center Indigenous, POC, and diverse voices—offering pathways to deeper understanding, policy change, and collective growth.

FOUNDER & CEO

Kamryn Whiteye (Takwaxkwe) is an Lenape and Anishinaabe woman. She is an internationally recognized Indigenous consultant, speaker, and strategist with over six years of experience working at the intersection of policy, communications, and community empowerment. Kamryn has held more than a dozen influential roles across government, nonprofit, and grassroots sectors — including serving as a Policy Analyst for the Ontario Regional Chief’s Office at the Chiefs of Ontario, and as a Communications Officer to the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Her expertise spans Indigenous relations, engagement strategy, cultural education, public speaking, and program design.

Kamryn is the founder of Takwaxkwe Consulting, a purpose-driven firm that offers consulting services, professional speaking, and publications in support of Indigenous and equity-deserving communities. She previously founded the Wehlahlokehtiit Youth Collective, a grassroots initiative that helped youth reconnect with their culture, step into leadership, and access meaningful resources and support—an effort that now inspires community programming and leadership practices.

Alongside her consulting work, Kamryn has taught thousands of students across multiple school boards in Southwestern Ontario, sharing knowledge and history while bridging worlds of understanding to promote unity among all people. As a mentor to emerging leaders and a sought-after voice in the movement for Indigenous self-determination and equity in Canada, Kamryn brings lived experience and transformative leadership to every project. Her vision is rooted in healing, innovation, and strength.

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Charanya Thiyanavadivel is a communications leader and strategist with over a decade of experience helping mission-driven organizations shape their voice, tell powerful stories, and deepen their impact. With a background spanning product marketing, nonprofit communications, and content design, she brings a multi-sector perspective to messaging, community engagement, and brand storytelling.

She began her career in the learning and development space, leading product positioning and go-to-market initiatives that drove engagement and business growth. Now focused on the nonprofit and public sectors, she helps organizations communicate with clarity, equity, and purpose—centering the voices of communities too often left out of traditional narratives.

Charanya has collaborated with global organizations like UN Women and the International Organization for Migration to develop communications strategies that advance equity and sustainability goals. Across roles, she has introduced inclusive editorial practices, built frameworks for ethical storytelling, and led initiatives that strengthen audience engagement and community trust.

A passionate advocate for more inclusive and human-centered communications, she also speaks regularly on topics including ethical storytelling; equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI); professional development for emerging leaders; and youth engagement in advocacy. 

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Kristen Johnston has over a decade of experience in digital communications, campaign strategy, and community-centered storytelling. Kristen specializes in crafting ethical, anti-colonial, and non-paternalistic content. Her expertise is rooted in a deep respect for story as both a cultural practice and a tool for transformation. Kristen's work weaves together both narrative and strategy to drive meaningful engagement.

Kristen has experience writing engaging stories, longform interviews, and digital content across platforms. Kristen centres ethics, consent, and cultural integrity in every project. She's committed to working with organizations that honour storytelling as a relational act - one that connects and contributes to more inclusive, values-led futures.

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Karsyn Summers is a proud member of the Chippewa and Oneida Nations of the Thames. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Organizational Studies (2021) and a Master’s degree in Research for Policy and Evaluation (2023), both from Western University. Karsyn brings a strong foundation in community-driven research and policy work, with experience across nonprofit organizations, the federal public service, and First Nations communities. Her work is grounded in amplifying Indigenous voices and advancing meaningful solutions to ongoing challenges. She specializes in Indigenous research methods, data collection and analysis, and community capacity-building through policy advocacy. Karsyn is passionate about fostering relationships rooted in respect, reciprocity, and self-determination.

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