(our heavy hearts are with the families and community members of Tumbler Ridge, BC)

A Collective Depth of Experience

L & Company brings together professionals with decades of combined experience across Indigenous governance, economic development, financial management, forestry and natural resources, operations, education, workforce development, and organizational leadership. Our collective experience spans First Nation governments and development corporations, financial institutions, forestry and resource companies, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous organizations, professional associations, and government.

Our advisors have led organizations with significant operating budgets and complex workforces, served on boards and finance and audit committees, held elected Indigenous leadership positions, led community administrations, managed resource and economic development initiatives, and built partnerships between First Nations, industry, education, and government.

This depth gives our clients access to a multidisciplinary team that understands the realities of Nation-building from multiple perspectives. We combine strategic leadership with practical implementation experience to help Nations strengthen their organizations, develop their people, pursue economic opportunities, and turn priorities into lasting results.

Services:

Labour Market Plans & Studies

Strong workforce planning begins with understanding your people. We work with Nations to develop comprehensive Labour Market Studies and Labour Market Plans that identify workforce capacity, employment trends, skills inventories, training needs, and future labour demands. Through community engagement, workforce analysis, and practical planning, we create actionable strategies that connect members with meaningful employment, support economic development, and strengthen long-term community capacity.

Funding Strategies & Grant Writing

We help First Nations identify, pursue, and secure funding aligned with their priorities and long-term goals. We develop funding strategies that connect community initiatives with relevant government, Indigenous, philanthropic, and other funding opportunities. Our services include funding research, opportunity assessment, application development, proposal writing, budget development, partnership strategy, and supporting documentation. We work to position projects clearly and competitively while ensuring funding applications reflect the Nation’s priorities, capacity, and vision for sustainable outcomes.

Cultural Training for Employers

Many Nation members build rewarding careers outside their communities. Our Cultural Training for Employers helps organizations create workplaces where Indigenous employees feel respected, supported, and positioned for long-term success. Developed in partnership with Nations, our programs go beyond cultural awareness to provide practical guidance on recruitment, onboarding, communication, leadership, retention, cultural safety, and Indigenous inclusion—helping employers build stronger teams while supporting meaningful reconciliation.

Chief & Council Financial Governance & Strategic Decision-Making

Effective governance requires timely, accessible information and clear decision-making tools. We work with Chief and Council to develop practical financial governance resources that support informed oversight of community finances, capital projects, and economic development opportunities. From financial reporting templates and meeting dashboards to business opportunity evaluation frameworks and onboarding resources for newly elected leaders, our goal is to strengthen governance by making complex financial information easier to understand, evaluate, and act upon.

Breaking the Cycle: Leadership & Institutional Continuity

Leadership transitions don’t need to mean starting over. We help Indigenous Nations build the systems, processes, and institutional knowledge needed to maintain continuity through changes in Chief and Council. Our work supports leadership succession, knowledge transfer, governance continuity, strategic priority tracking, documentation, and transition planning so that important relationships, decisions, projects, and organizational knowledge are preserved. The goal is to create lasting institutional capacity that allows each new leadership team to build on what came before rather than having to begin again.

Consultant Evaluation & Procurement Training

Selecting the right consultant can have a lasting impact on a Nation’s success. Our Consultant Evaluation Training equips leadership and administration with practical tools to assess proposals, evaluate qualifications, establish clear deliverables, monitor performance, and hold consultants accountable throughout a project. We believe every Nation should have the confidence to distinguish genuine expertise from empty promises. In fact, we encourage clients to use these same evaluation tools on us—because accountability should begin with the consultants earning your trust.

Employee Development & Performance Coaching

Every employee learns differently, and sometimes the right support makes all the difference. Our Employee Development Program provides individualized coaching and practical training tailored to each employee’s role, responsibilities, and preferred learning style. Sometimes Community Members are placed into roles without sufficient training or mentorship. This can lead to a loss of confidence and frustration. This program builds confidence and is one-on-one support that removes roadblocks in daily work. This is also for Members stepping into a new position, going to the next level in their career path or strengthening leadership skills. We develop customized learning plans that help employees succeed while supporting stronger organizational performance and long-term retention.

Conflict Resolution & Relationship Building Training

Strong communities and organizations are built through the ability to navigate difficult conversations with respect, clarity, and understanding. Our Conflict Resolution Training provides Chief and Council, administration, employees, and community leaders with practical tools to address disagreements, strengthen communication, and resolve challenges in a constructive way. Through culturally informed approaches, participants learn strategies for managing conflict, understanding different perspectives, setting healthy boundaries, and creating environments where people feel heard and respected. The goal is not to eliminate differences, but to build the skills needed to work through them and strengthen relationships over time.

Community-Centered Recruitment

Recruitment is more than just filling a seat; it is about finding the right fit for the community. Our recruitment services align with the goal of increasing the placement and advancement of Indigenous people by:

• Developing Indigenous-led sourcing plans to reach the best local and regional talent.
• Designing inclusive interview and selection processes that respect traditional knowledge and lived experience.
• Building onboarding programs that prioritize cultural safety and long-term retention.

Funding Your Project
Talk to us about funding for your project.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation
We are dedicated to fostering meaningful reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and broader society. Our work is built on a foundation of mutual respect, deep understanding, and a commitment to the indigenous recruitment process. We deliver culturally grounded experiences for every individual, organization, and community we serve, ensuring that our search for leadership is always guided by the heart.

Our Values
These core beliefs guide our day-to-day actions and define who we are.

• Foster Community: Creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.
• Seek Understanding: Actively listening to all perspectives and lived experiences.
• Lead with Kindness: Approaching every interaction with compassion.
• Drive Impact: Facilitating positive, systemic change.
• Act with Purpose: Embracing an intentional and meaningful approach to our work.
• Uphold Integrity: Ensuring honesty and transparency in all our actions.
• Prioritize Wellbeing: Maintaining a healthy balance for ourselves and those we serve.

Our Guiding Principles

• Our principles provide the framework for how we live out our values in the business world. They are inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
• Honor History: We respect the diverse histories and truths of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and globally.
• Champion Prosperity: We advocate for the social and economic development of Indigenous communities.
• Active Allyship: We practice allyship through our conduct, our workplace culture, and our business operations.
• Nurture Connections: We build sustainable bridges between Indigenous, Tribal, and Native American communities and the corporate sector.
• Culturally Grounded Service: We provide executive recruitment that is respectful, relevant, and rooted in Indigenous values.
• Inclusive Growth: We strive to build a corporate world where diverse perspectives are celebrated and all people can thrive.
• Heart-Centered Work: We approach every challenge and relationship with open hearts, open minds, and love.