Rooted in Purpose..

Every idea begins with purpose.

At Monias Consulting & Projects, we believe that how you tell your story and the integrity behind it makes all the difference. Whether you’re launching a new initiative, strengthening an existing project, or seeking strategic clarity.. purpose is where it all starts.

Rooted in Indigenous worldviews and guided by Two-Spirit leadership, our work bridges creativity, structure, and cultural understanding. Purpose isn’t just about goals; it’s about intention — knowing why we do the work and who we do it for. Through purpose, we create strategies and stories that move communities forward.

Our Pillars of Practice..

Each service we offer flows from one foundational truth: that meaningful change happens when strategy, culture, and community move together.

Monias Consulting & Projects is built around three core service pillars designed to empower growth, guide transformation, and honor the legacy of the next seven generations.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

We bring clarity and structure to your ideas from vision to action.

Our approach blends Indigenous-informed project management frameworks with practical tools to ensure your initiatives are completed on time, on budget, and with purpose.

Full cycle Project Management

  • Initiation → Planning → Execution → Monitoring & Controlling → Closing

  • Follows Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies (Agile, Predictive, Hybrid).

  • Provides comprehensive support from concept to completion, ensuring clear scope, accountability, and deliverables.

  • Incorporates Indigenous worldviews and community engagement frameworks in every phase.

Organization & governance planning

  • Designs governance structures and operational frameworks that strengthen accountability and transparency.

  • Facilitates strategic visioning and alignment with community, leadership, and organizational goals.

  • Develops internal policies, terms of reference, and workflow systems that build capacity.

  • Integrates ceremony and cultural protocol into organizational development processes.

Economic & Community Development Project Coordination

  • Leads initiatives that enhance Nation-led economic development and local entrepreneurship.

  • Coordinates multi-stakeholder projects focused on infrastructure, small business, or program development.

  • Aligns projects with funding streams, community needs, and long-term sustainability.

  • Provides progress tracking, reporting, and outcome evaluation for leadership and partners.

Process improvement, workflow design, and implemntation suppory

  • Analyzes current systems to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.

  • Designs and implements workflow tools, templates, and dashboards (ClickUp, Excel, etc.).

  • Standardizes internal procedures to improve coordination, communication, and performance tracking.

  • Delivers training and handover materials to ensure sustainability after project completion.

event strategy, design, and logistics management

  • Plans and executes community, corporate, and cultural events with precision and purpose.

  • Manages all logistics: scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination, and production timelines.

  • Designs event experiences that reflect cultural identity and professional excellence.

  • Provides end-to-end support from creative concept to on-site management and evaluation.

STRATEGY, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

We help organizations and communities align strategy with story.

Through collaborative and culturally grounded methods, we support business plan development, community strategies, and long-term planning that reflects both vision and values.

strategic planning & facilitation

  • Leads structured planning sessions that connect vision, values, and measurable outcomes.

  • Facilitates collaborative strategy workshops for leadership, councils, and organizations.

  • Develops clear implementation frameworks, milestones, and performance indicators.

  • Ensures alignment between short-term goals and long-term sustainability.

Business plan development & economic strategy

  • Designs comprehensive business plans tailored for community, corporate, or entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Conducts feasibility assessments, market analysis, and risk evaluations.

  • Integrates financial forecasting, startup budgeting, and operational modeling.

  • Aligns business strategies with funding requirements and community priorities..

policy, governance, & program development

  • Drafts and refines policies that enhance accountability, transparency, and governance.

  • Builds organizational structures that reflect Indigenous values and decision-making processes.

  • Supports the creation or renewal of programs that strengthen Nation-led service delivery.

  • Incorporates consultation, community engagement, and trauma-informed frameworks.

Reconciliation, Indigenization & cultural Strategy

  • Drafts and refines policies that enhance accountability, transparency, and governance.

  • Builds organizational structures that reflect Indigenous values and decision-making processes.

  • Supports the creation or renewal of programs that strengthen Nation-led service delivery.

  • Incorporates consultation, community engagement, and trauma-informed frameworks.

Funding, grants & resource development

  • Plans and executes community, corporate, and cultural events with precision and purpose.

  • Manages all logistics: scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination, and production timelines.

  • Designs event experiences that reflect cultural identity and professional excellence.

  • Provides end-to-end support from creative concept to on-site management and evaluation.

research, evaluation & capacity frameworks

  • Conducts qualitative and quantitative research to inform strategy and decision-making.

  • Designs evaluation tools and KPIs that measure social, cultural, and economic outcomes.

  • Builds capacity-building frameworks that enable teams to manage projects independently.

  • Produces final reports, dashboards, and presentations that demonstrate measurable progress.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & ADVISORY

Building trust and impact through relationships.

We support communities, organizations and entrepreneurs in designing projects and collaborations rooted in respect, reciprocity, and relational accountability.

Indigenous & Community engagement strategy

  • Designs engagement strategies that honor protocol, inclusion, and local governance.

  • Facilitates dialogue and consultation processes that build trust and shared understanding.

  • Supports Nations, municipalities, and organizations in co-developing community-driven solutions.

  • Documents engagement outcomes through accessible reports, visuals, and recommendations.

reconciliation & Cultural compentency training

  • Delivers customized workshops to advance reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion.

  • Provides training grounded in the 7 Sacred Teachings and trauma-informed practice.

  • Builds capacity within teams to apply reconciliation principles to policy and daily operations.

  • Encourages reflective learning through facilitated discussion and relationship building.

two-Spirit & 2sLGBTQIA+ Inclusion advisory

  • Offers guidance to organizations and Nations on creating inclusive environments.

  • Develops inclusive policy frameworks, equity statements, and action plans.

  • Facilitates learning sessions that promote understanding and allyship.

  • Integrates intersectional approaches that respect both identity and culture.

partnership, stakeholder & government relations

  • Builds strategic relationships across sectors; Indigenous, government, corporate, and community.

  • Facilitates partnership agreements, MOUs, and collaboration frameworks.

  • Advises leadership on advocacy, funding partnerships, and relationship management.

  • Ensures all partnerships reflect transparency, reciprocity, and long-term impact.

Communications & Facilitation support

  • Supports organizations in crafting culturally resonant communication strategies.

  • Develops briefing notes, media releases, and storytelling frameworks.

  • Facilitates meetings, workshops, and community events with professionalism and heart.

  • Acts as a trusted bridge between leadership, community members, and key partners.

To Community, To Culture, & To Purpose.

Every service we offer is grounded in the belief that strong relationships and clear strategy lead to transformation for organizations, for communities, and for the next generations to come.

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Turn Vision Into Action

You’ve seen what we do now let’s put it to work for you. Whether you’re planning a new initiative, refining a strategy, or bringing a community project to life, Monias Consulting & Projects is ready to help you make it real.

michael@moniasconsulting.ca
(431)-877-3562