ABOUT US
Our Value
Proposition
At Okimaw, we deliver practical, culturally grounded solutions that drive real results for First Nations and Indigenous organizations. Our team combines deep Indigenous knowledge with modern expertise in human resources, organizational development, and workforce training. We build lasting relationships by listening first, tailoring every service to meet community priorities, and walking alongside our clients on their path to self-determination and success.
Who We Are
Okimaw Community and HR Solutions is a proudly Indigenous-owned firm dedicated to supporting the growth, strength, and self-determination of First Nations and Indigenous organizations across Canada. Rooted in traditional knowledge and driven by modern expertise, we specialize in human resources, organizational development, and workforce training that reflect the values, priorities, and goals of the communities we serve. Our team brings decades of experience working alongside Indigenous governments, non-profits, and businesses to create practical, culturally relevant solutions that deliver real impact. At our core, we believe in building strong relationships, empowering people, and supporting the long-term vision of Indigenous sovereignty and nation building.
Okimaw offers a wide range of programs designed to support community and organizational growth. Our services include professional development training, organizational development support, and strategic planning facilitation tailored to Indigenous contexts. We also provide expertise in economic development and Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP), helping communities define their vision, set achievable goals, and create clear, actionable plans rooted in their culture, values, and aspirations.
Our Commitment
At Okimaw, our commitment is to walk beside communities — not ahead of them. We listen, we learn, and we lead together. Every service we offer is rooted in respect, guided by culture, and built to empower Indigenous people to thrive on their own terms. As an Indigenous woman and proud Cree Nation member, I carry the teachings of my ancestors into every space I enter. We honour the spirit of each Nation we work with, recognizing that the path to self-determination is unique to each community. Our work is not just professional — it’s personal, it’s relational, and it’s grounded in the belief that when we lift each other up, we all move forward together.
MIRANDA BEAR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HR
VISION
We work with First Nations and Indigenous entities to help build thriving, sustainable, and sovereign communities.
MISSION
We combine traditional values with modern approaches to organizational development and nation building. We will be a leader in providing support to First Nations on their path to sovereignty.
CORE VALUES
As members of the Okimaw Community & HR Solutions, we conduct our business following seven fundamental core values. These values are stated below and reflect the standard of ethical conduct expected by all Okimaw personnel regardless of individual role or agency affiliation. Okimaw embraces these values to unite and distinguish us as professionals.
Integrity
Trust
Truthfulness
Respect
Accountability
Kindess
Where We
Work
Okimaw has proudly worked with staff and leadership from over 200 First Nations across Turtle Island, from the west coast of British Columbia to the heart of Quebec. We’ve helped Nations recruit and train their workforce, develop HR systems, conduct strategic and organizational planning, expand businesses, and build their own governance and legal frameworks.
We’ve travelled by plane, train, automobile, skidoo, boat, and every road imaginable to sit with communities, understand their goals, and support them in advancing their full sovereign interests. Whether we’re welcoming a new Chief and Council or helping launch a Nation-owned business, our work is guided by respect, partnership, and a deep commitment to Indigenous self-determination.