Case studies
Welcome to the Tatâga Inc. Case Studies page.
Tatâga Inc. is an Indigenous-led management consulting firm supporting clients across public and private (Indigenous & non-Indigenous), and nonprofit sectors to move from intent to implementation on strategy, reconciliation, equity, and implementation. Our case work spans fiduciary and investment environments, national workforce and labour market systems, climate and policy research institutions, and public-facing cultural and sector umbrella organizations, with delivery designed for board and executive usability.
Community Energy Association
Reconciliation Assessment Report Program
The Community Energy Association is a Canadian nonprofit that accelerates climate and energy action with local governments and Indigenous communities through planning, research, engagement, and program implementation. Tatâga Inc. delivered a rigorous, time-bound Reconciliation Assessment Report (RAR) to establish a clear baseline of where the organization sits today, and to map actionable opportunities across CEA’s operating model, governance, and ecosystem partnerships. The result was a practical architecture for decision-making: a clear set of priorities, risks, and recommendations that leadership can use to move from intention to execution within complex climate systems.
LG2 creative agency
Strategy | brand architecture | storytelling
LG2 is one of Canada’s largest independent creative agencies with over 400 employees, operating in 2 official languages, with work spanning internationally, across public and private sectors. Tatâga Inc. supported LG2 in an advisory capacity connected to strategic brand architecture within their client portfolios, bringing Indigenous-centered storytelling discipline and strategic clarity to a high-stakes, high-visibility change moment. Public-facing details of specific engagements are held in alignment with client expectations and mutual confidentiality expectations.
Alberta teachers’ retirement fund
stragey | education | engagement
Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund is the administrator for Alberta teachers’ pension plans, overseeing more than $20 billion in assets and supported by a professional staff of 50+ investment and operations specialists. Tatâga Inc. delivered a keynote-style education engagement to strengthen reconciliation knowledge in an investment context, supporting leaders to better integrate Indigenous relations considerations into portfolio thinking and public-facing messaging. The work emphasized practical clarity: grounding concepts in real-world decision contexts, strengthening confidence in language and approach, and supporting a higher standard of credibility when reconciliation is discussed in financial and fiduciary environments.
lululemon (tsx: lulu)
stragey | assessment | engagement | education
lululemon is committed to standing for humanity, diversity, and empathy, without exception. As part of this commitment, the company has undertaken an Indigenous Exploration Phase, to better understand and improve its relationship with Indigenous Peoples and knowledges across Turtle Island. lululemon partnered with Tatâga Inc, an Indigenous Management Consultancy that specializes in helping companies navigate the complex and nuanced landscape of reconciliation.
Tatâga Inc. provided guidance and management consulting on a wide range of Indigenous-related topics. They use storytelling and contemporary consultative approaches to help companies understand the past, present, and future of their relationships with Indigenous peoples and the lands on which they operate.
The Indigenous Exploration Phase was a comprehensive process that helped Lululemon gain a deeper understanding of the past, present, and potential futures of its relationships with Indigenous peoples and the lands on which it operates. Tatâga Inc provided valuable guidance and expertise throughout the process, and helped the company to identify key themes and areas for improvement. Using storytelling and contemporary consultative approaches, Tatâga helped lululemon understand the importance of reconciliation and how it can be achieved. They also created recommendations for lululemon on how to move forward in its reconciliatory journey.
The partnership between lululemon and Tatâga Inc is a significant step in the fashion retail industry's journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and knowledge. Tatâga Inc's guidance, expertise and contemporary approach helped lululemon to take a holistic and inclusive approach to reconciliation, and it serves as an example for other companies to follow. Lululemon's commitment to reconciliation is an important part of its mission to create meaningful and measurable impact to change people's lives for the better, for all our relations.
Pembina institute
research | education | engagement
The Pembina Institute is a Canadian think tank focused on clean energy and climate solutions, with a national research footprint supported by 90+ staff and policy experts and a multi-million-dollar annual research and impact portfolio. Tatâga Inc. supported Pembina’s research work on gender equity and energy transitions, providing structured guidance, feedback, and resources across the outline-to-publication workflow. The engagement strengthened clarity, completeness, and credibility by applying impact-informed research discipline, strengthening evidence-to-implication linkages, and improving narrative coherence. The outcome was a stronger, policy-ready product that policymakers and practitioners can use to integrate equity considerations into energy transition policies and programs.
The final publication, "Women in Alberta's Energy Transition", can be found on the Pembina Institute's website at this link: https://www.pembina.org/pub/women-albertas-energy-transition
randstad canada
strategy | engagement | workforce
Randstad Canada is a global talent and staffing company operating across Canada’s labour market, supporting thousands of employers annually through a nationwide footprint and a workforce of 1,000+ internal staff and recruiters in Canada, within a global organization of 600,000+ employees worldwide. Tatâga Inc. provided strategic education and structured training support to strengthen Indigenous employment readiness within a large-scale staffing context. The work focused on practical leverage points: how to improve internal understanding, strengthen employer-facing credibility, and support more consistent outcomes across recruitment, client service, and workforce programs.
intelligent futures
reconcilitation assessment report (RAR) program
Intelligent Futures is a planning and strategy firm focused on helping organizations navigate complex challenges and deliver tangible change, with a strong orientation to equity, sustainability, and prosperity. Tatâga Inc. engaged Intelligent Futures as a Reconciliation Assessment Report (RAR) Program participant, applying a structured assessment approach to strengthen internal clarity and increase readiness for reconciliation-aligned delivery in client-facing work. The engagement emphasized disciplined evidence, practical recommendations, and strategic coherence, enabling leadership to align intent, operations, and market-facing positioning without compromising rigor or credibility.
energy futures lab
indigenous equity audit (IEA)
Energy Futures Lab is a multi-stakeholder innovation platform shaping solutions for Canada’s energy future. Tatâga Inc. delivered an Indigenous Equity Audit, the precursor to Tatâga Inc.’s Reconciliation Assessment Report (RAR) program, using mixed-methods research to generate evidence-based findings and recommendations. The work integrated qualitative insight with disciplined synthesis to produce a practical audit report and actionable recommendations, strengthening the Lab’s readiness to collaborate credibly and consistently with Indigenous Peoples while maintaining its innovation mandate.
rkeepers 7 strategy, tsuut’ina first nation
First nation engagement | research
Tatâga Inc. partnered with the RKeepers 7 Strategy, funded by the Building Safer Communities Fund and Public Safety Canada, and administered through Tosguna (Tsuut’ina Nation Police Services). The primary focus was to engage community members on intervention, prevention, and education, addressing challenges within and shared by community.
Tatâga Inc. collaborated closely with project manager Alyjah Ermine and the Tsuut’ina community. They designed and facilitated community engagement sessions, ensuring inclusive participation. Throughout Phase 2 of the six-month project, Tatâga codified and analyzed the data and stories shared by community members. The team produced a final engagement report, a literature review, a community program eco-map, and other supporting assets.
The project was overseen by a steering committee composed of Tsuut’ina members and professionals, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with community needs and values. The outcomes of the RKeepers 7 Project have supported investments into community-rooted programming opportunities, addressing challenges within the community, and promoting health and wellness, particularly focusing on youth.
This collaborative effort between Tatâga Inc, Tosguna, and the Tsuut’ina community has laid a foundation for sustainable community development and resilience. The resources and insights generated from this project continue to inform and enhance community programs, fostering a healthier and more supportive environment for all members.
pipikwan pêhtâkwan
First nation engagement | research
pipikwan pêhtâkwan is an Indigenous-led strategic communications, engagement, and design firm that supports organizations as strategic partners. Tatâga Inc. has worked alongside pipikwan pêhtâkwan across multiple client contexts, aligning strategic architecture with communications execution where credibility, relationship quality, and clarity are non-negotiable. The partnership has emphasized disciplined collaboration, high-trust delivery, and practical outcomes that strengthen client readiness and market confidence.
outdoor council of canada (OCC)
strategy | project management
The Outdoor Council of Canada is an umbrella organization serving Canada’s outdoor sector, representing 20+ member organizations across recreation, guiding, outfitting, and outdoor education, with a national reach spanning 1,000s of practitioners and participants. Tatâga Inc. co-developed strategic guidance to guide the organization’s journey in elevating Indigenous voices and strengthening safety and support across the outdoor community, within events and operations. The work translated values into a practical strategic architecture: clear direction, governance-aligned priorities, and a pathway supported by defined implementation phases and measurable objectives. This engagement balanced sector realities with culturally grounded objectives, enabling a strategy that is both aspirational and operational.
Glenbow museum
strategy | reconciliation action planning
Glenbow Museum is a Calgary-based nonprofit museum, archive, and gallery stewarding 3,000+ objects and artworks on behalf of the people of Alberta and engaging 1,000s of visitors annually. Tatâga Inc. supported Glenbow’s internal Indigenous reconciliation planning by contributing strategic architecture and research support aligned to recognized reconciliation frameworks, including First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act, and the organization’s governance realities across a staff complement of 20+ employees. The work emphasized board usability and operational practicality: translating commitments into structured priorities, decision pathways, and implementation-ready direction suitable for a public-facing cultural institution operating under high accountability and public trust.
tourism human resources canada
research | engagement | strategy
Tourism Human Resources Canada is a national organization that supports Canada’s tourism workforce through labour market intelligence, standards, and workforce development, with 30+ years of pan-Canadian sector leadership. Tatâga Inc. supported Tourism HR Canada and partners through structured preparation, facilitation, and follow-up for multi-stakeholder conversations focused on Indigenous tourism and Indigenous entrepreneurship. The value was in disciplined process design and high-trust facilitation: creating the conditions for frank dialogue, shared understanding, and clearer next steps across stakeholders operating within a complex national tourism ecosystem that supports 712,100 tourism jobs in Canada (Q2 2025).
Outdoor Council of Canada
Project management | strategy
The Outdoor Council of Canada is an umbrella organization serving Canada’s outdoor sector representing 100+ organizations in the outdoor sector. Founded in 2008, OCC operates as a nonprofit with a tight core team. Tatâga Inc. co-developed a strategic event management plan to guide the organization’s journey in elevating Indigenous voices and strengthening safety and support across the outdoor community. The work translated values into a clear direction, governance-aligned priorities, and an implementation pathway that stakeholders can implement and measure. This engagement balanced sector realities with culturally grounded objectives, enabling a strategy that is both aspirational and operational.
endaayaan awejaa
strategy | research | engagement
Endaayaan Awejaa is an Indigenous-led organization supporting Two-Spirit and Indigenous youth led by visionary CEO, Natasha Lariviere. Tatâga Inc. worked alongside the team on strategic planning and community engagement, integrating primary and secondary research, validation, and relationship-based practice. The work strengthened the organization’s strategic direction and readiness for execution by translating community realities into a clear plan that leadership can use to prioritize, sequence, and fund action responsibly.
Banff lake louise tourism
strategy | engagement
Banff & Lake Louise Tourism is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the Town of Banff, the Hamlet of Lake Louise, and Banff National Park, incorporated in 1991, governed by a 14-member board (12 elected and 2 appointed), and supporting 800+ local businesses. Tatâga Inc., alongside local Treaty 7 Community members, supported BLLT’s strategic direction by anchoring work in listening, local Treaty 7 context, and stakeholder alignment. The engagement connected strategy to execution through structured programming support and relationship-based groundwork, helping strengthen organizational readiness to collaborate with local Indigenous community members in a way that is credible, informed, and durable.
norquest college
partnership | training
NorQuest College is a public post-secondary institution in Edmonton focused on workforce-relevant learning and inclusive student support. Tatâga Inc. partnered with NorQuest in a strategic capacity, supporting organizational learning within their own client practice. Norquest College serves 14,439 full-time and part-time credit students and 8,580 non-credit or continuing education learners (2022–23), including 1,000+ credit students who self-identified as Indigenous.
the fairmont banff springs hotel
strategy | engagement
Fairmont Banff Springs is a landmark luxury hospitality property operating within a globally recognized destination context, located in Banff National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and operating 724 guest rooms and suites alongside 37 meeting rooms and approximately 76,000 sq ft of event space. Tatâga Inc. supported internal reconciliation-oriented strategic planning and community engagement, with an emphasis on practical relationship-building and durable alignment with local context. The work focused on helping pubic relations translate intent into a coherent approach: clarifying priorities, strengthening engagement pathways, and identifying actionable opportunities that support long-term, respectful collaboration and a more sustainable operating posture.
ghost river theatre
strategy | board governance
Ghost River Theatre is a Calgary-based nonprofit arts organization contributing to Alberta’s cultural sector, founded in 1996. Ghost River Theatre knows that “We are all Treaty People.” Tatâga Inc. provided governance-oriented strategic architecture and decision support grounded in primary and secondary research. The engagement strengthened leadership’s ability to make clear strategic choices by translating values and ambition into a practical governance and operating framework. The result supported organizational clarity, improved decision discipline, and created a stronger platform for responsible growth and partnership within the arts ecosystem.
bragg creek trails
primary & secondary research
Bragg Creek Trails supports trail development and stewardship in the Bragg Creek area. Tatâga Inc. supported storytelling, engagement, and interpretive signage work for the Tom Snow Trail (6.8 km) in collaboration with Elder Tom Snow and community validation processes. The work emphasized respect, historical accuracy, and practical usability: aligning public-facing trail interpretation with community-validated history and ensuring the engagement process upheld credibility through direct relational validation with local knowledge holders.
enlightened informatics
AI & technology enablement
Enlightened Informatics is a technology organization operating in rights- and governance-adjacent solution spaces. Tatâga Inc. partnered with Enlightened Informatics to support program design and market readiness for offerings connected to Indigenous rights and consultation realities. Public-facing details of this engagement are being developed in alignment with client approval and confidentiality expectations.
Pîsimoyâpiy Storytelling Inc.
homefire social entrepRENEUrship program
Pîsimoyâpiy Storytelling Inc. is a storytelling, consulting, and education organization focused on elevating the wellbeing and cultural rematriation of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Peoples across Turtle Island. Tatâga Inc. supported Pîsimoyâpiy Storytelling through the HomeFire Social Entrepreneurship Program, strengthening operational readiness and strategic clarity to support ethical growth. The work focused on turning mission into executable structure: service framing, delivery discipline, and practical foundations suitable for sustained market engagement.
Sait Office of Indigenous Engagement
strategy | engagement
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is a public polytechnic in Calgary, founded in 1916, with a long-standing mandate focused on applied learning and workforce readiness. Tatâga Inc. partnered with the Office of Indigenous Engagement to support planning and strategic architecture grounded in co-creation practices appropriate to an education and institutional governance context. The work emphasized methodological discipline, governance alignment, and implementation feasibility, supporting clearer strategic direction while respecting Indigenous ways of knowing and institutional accountability. Public-facing details of this engagement are being developed in alignment with client approval and confidentiality expectations.
paul first nation, child & family services
education | experience mapping
Paul First Nation is a First Nation community in Alberta. Tatâga Inc. partnered in a community-serving context to support planning and strategic architecture related to children, youth, and family priorities. The work emphasized clarity of purpose, governance-informed decision-making, and implementation feasibility, ensuring that strategic direction was grounded in community context and operational capacity.
bold commerce
employee engagement
Bold Commerce is an ecommerce technology company providing tools that help brands customize and optimize online purchasing experiences, founded in 2012 and operating across multiple international markets. Tatâga Inc. delivered a keynote engagement to support the organization’s Truth and Reconciliation learning objectives within a multinational technology environment. The session emphasized executive relevance and practical application: translating complex historical and contemporary context into actionable understanding, strengthening internal leadership confidence, and supporting leaders to approach reconciliation as an operating reality rather than a branding exercise.
city of st. albert
employee engagement | training
The City of St. Albert is a municipal government serving one of Alberta’s largest urban communities. Tatâga Inc. delivered a engagement and education for dozens of municipal staff, integrating workshop-based learning with practical discussion of how Indigenous relations interfaces with city structures, responsibilities, and internal decision pathways. The work focused on usable knowledge: strengthening shared language, improving organizational readiness, and enabling staff to apply learning in policy, service delivery, and day-to-day operations.
leave no trace canada
goverance | strategy | engagement
Leave No Trace Canada is a national organization promoting responsible outdoor ethics and land stewardship, founded in 2004 and operating across Canada through education, training, and partnership-based programming. Tatâga Inc. provided governance-oriented strategic direction and education to strengthen internal readiness in support of climate-focused mandates. The engagement centered on disciplined learning and governance application: improving staff confidence, clarifying how reconciliation-aligned thinking interfaces with outdoor ethics, and strengthening the organization’s ability to act consistently across programs and partnerships.
leave no trace canada
goverance | strategy | training
The Town of Banff is the municipal government for Banff, Alberta, within a globally significant tourism destination context. Tatâga Inc., alongside Treaty 7 community members, delivered training engagements across multiple internal sections to strengthen Indigenous relations understanding and application within municipal operations and newly elected municipal council. The work emphasized practical implementation: aligning learning to real municipal decision contexts, strengthening shared language, and supporting consistent application across teams.
camp chief hector YMCA
indigenous placemaking assessment (IPA)
Camp Chief Hector YMCA offers a unique camping and outdoor education experience for hundreds of youth every year. Tatâga Inc. partnered with Stoney Nakoda Knowledge Keepers and community members to deliver an Indigenous Placemaking Assessment grounded in primary, community-informed approaches. The work emphasized relational integrity and local authority, combining lived knowledge with structured assessment methods to produce practical, evidence-informed recommendations. The outcome supported a clear pathway forward and enabling the organization to advance placemaking decisions in a manner that is credible, locally grounded, and implementation-ready.