our mission
Okimaw exists to work with First Nations and other Indigenous entities to build thriving, independent and sustainable communities.OKIMAW Community & HR Solutions
Providing First Nations & related organizations with effective community and HR solutions.

Honoring Traditional Values
Introduction to Okimaw
In the Cree language the word Okimaw means Chief, Leader, or Boss and is defined as; “someone who oversees the work of others”.
We chose this name because we believe our mission is to help leaders build strong and thriving communities.
At Okimaw we have three areas of practice:
Upcoming Okimaw events:
Okimaw Introduction to HR Management
Chateau Nova Yellowhead 13920 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, CanadaWe are excited we will be in Edmonton again! This workshop series is great for those in HR and need a refresher, or are new to HR.
Okimaw Introduction to HR Management
Best Western Plus - Vancouver 1041 Marine Drive SW, Vancouver, BC, CanadaHR Introduction to Management in Vancouver, BC from October 23-26, 2023.Learns More on how to do HR.
Okimaw Introduction to HR Management
Forest Inn & Conference Centre 11 May Street, Sioux Lookout, ON, CanadaHR Introduction to ManagementLearns More on how to do HR.
Human Resource Management – Disability, Prevention and Benefit Plan Design
Holiday Inn 30 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, CanadaHuman Resource Management - Disability, Prevention and Benefit Plan Design in Toronto, ON from November 27-30, 2023.This workshop series is great for those in HR and need a refresher, or […]
Okimaw Introduction to HR Management
Best Western Plus - Winnipeg 1715 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaOkimaw Introduction to HR Management in Winnipeg, MB from December 11-14, 2023.This workshop series is great for those in HR and need a refresher, or are new to HR.
ABOUT OKIMAW
The Hummingbird Fable comes to the Okimaw from Nobel Peace Laureate, Wangari Maathai.
