Indigenous Services

Boreala Management supports in creating stronger organizations for indigenous communities and entities that are working to ensure thriving futures for the members they serve . We help to build capacity, empower and work at your pace to maximize potential and make an impact.

Indigenous Services

Boreala Management supports in creating stronger organizations for indigenous communities and entities that are working to ensure thriving futures for the members they serve . We build capacity, empower and work at your pace to maximize potential and make an impact.

Examples of how we support Indigenous Organizations

Strategic Planning

Community Consultations

Organizational / Departmental Diagnostics

Data & Research

Recruitment Processes

Compensation Structure Development

Employee Training and Development

Performance Planning & Measurement

The areas we work in

Health

Local Government

Education

Economic Development

Boreala in Action

HR FORUM | Connecting Professionals in Indigenous Focused Workplaces

At Boreala Management, we partner with organizations deeply rooted in their communities to create stronger organizations by building capacity, enhancing collaboration, and maximizing their potential for sustainable, positive impact.

As part of this commitment, we created the HR Forum: Connecting Professionals in Indigenous Focused Workplaces. This initiative is designed to empower and support HR professionals through ongoing events, both in-person and virtual, throughout the year. Our goal is to foster a strong network of professionals dedicated to strengthening Indigenous-focused workplaces.

How We Make a Difference

Our Understanding of Clients Reality

For over a decade, Boreala Management has been building relationships with indigenous communities and the entities that serve them from coast to coast and far into the north.

Our projects take us to remote locations, working closely with our clients in community, learning and gaining an understanding of the challenges and realities. We understand that no two communities are the same, but are able to leverage our experiences to serve our clients with methodology that is adapted and suited to the unique issues faced.

Practical Solutions made to fit with an approach that works

Our approach is always pragmatic and practical. We listen, we learn and co-develop solutions with our clients that will make an impact and be sustainable. We understand the importance of consulting and aligning stakeholders, both inside and outside of the organization to gather input, and our approach is designed with respect for all level of stakeholder and employee.

We endeavour to remove unnecessary complexity to provide actionable, ready to implement solutions that will help the organization move ahead.

Our methodology is designed to be culturally sensitive, and our consultants are all experienced in working in the indigenous context. Our style is approachable, open and collaborative.

Our Commitment

We are 100% committed and invested to the success of our clients, and consider it a privilege to develop the kinds of relationships we have . More often than not, the projects that we support involve working with our clients not only in their places of work, but also their communities. We understand the impact that the successful implementation of improvement projects can have, and the value of capacity building to create the next generation of leaders.

We are here to build long term relationships, and committed to developing sustainable solutions that will make a difference, building on work that may have already been completed, and partnering with other experts that may also be supporting the Nation/organization, leveraging investments and synergies to maximize potential and success.

Our commitment is to offering real value, not re-inventing the wheel and not developing solutions that don’t have the conditions to succeed.

Trusted by

Cree nation of Wemindji

Cree first nation of Waswanipi

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay

First Nations Land Management For Quebec & Labrador

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq

Case Studies

Facilitating Organizational Redesign at the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay

Assessing Organizational Readiness and Service Quality at Kativik Ilisarniliriniq

Improving Organizational Effectiveness at Cree First Nation of Waswanipi

Revamping HR Policies at the Cree Nation of Nemaska

Transforming Human Resources Service Delivery at the Cree School Board

Testimonials

"We are very happy to share our overwhelmingly positive experience with Boreala in facilitating the development of our strategic plan and communications strategy. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in shaping our future success. From the outset, Boreala showed professionalism and a strong understanding of our communities, guiding us through the complex process with impressive expertise. Their ability to tailor strategies to our unique needs was exactly what we needed. Boreala’s approach was efficient and insightful, creating a collaborative environment where our team could contribute ideas and vision. We now have a clear plan and communications strategy to steer our organization in the right direction. Boreala’s commitment and professionalism have set a high standard, and we would gladly recommend them for their second-to-none expertise"

"My experience with Boreala has been very positive. Their professionalism and knowledge helped the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi better achieve its goals. We worked with Boreala on a very sensitive project. They were conducting diagnostic reports on how departments are functioning. They dealt with the staff in a respectful manner and always treated individuals with dignity. They manage to balance truthful and honest feedback with staff and leadership while remaining professional. I was very impressed with how they navigated this very delicate project for our organization. They never took over the sessions or overstepped their role as a facilitator to the process. They kept us on track to achieve what we set out to do. They were excellent and quickly learned how to work with all levels of our organization and created an environment of trust.“

"Although initially skeptical of working with a non-indigenous firm, Boreala won us over with their genuine interest in learning about our community. Working with the time and resources we had, Boreala led us through the development of our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Directions. The team at Boreala makes you feel like their biggest client through responsiveness to inquiries, attention to detail and quick turnaround on deliverables.”

“I am lucky to have crossed paths with Boreala many years ago. From that initial Change Management workshop with one of my previous employers to the current projects they support, the partners, consultants, and analysts have been my constant and reliable support. Through each of my career moves and projects, Boreala has always been near to guide and support. Finding consultants who are flexible, values-driven, honest, and reliable is difficult, so I count myself lucky to have met the Boreala team early in my career. Every project we worked on closed with impressive results. I never have to worry about quality or feel like I must micromanage. Not only has Boreala been invaluable professionally, but I could also imagine being friends with many of the individuals I’ve collaborated with. It is a testament to their leadership and culture that they balance personability and uncompromising professionalism so well.”