Our Services
Empowering Change Through Education and Advocacy
At Naqsmist Storytellers Inc., we believe in accelerating the human collective’s understanding that we can do and think different by remembering who we are. Our services are designed to help organizations foster cultures of inclusivity, safety, and belonging by blending Indigenous knowledge with modern practices. Whether you're looking for consulting, training, or leadership development, we’re here to guide you.
Our Services at a Glance
Naqsmist offers a variety of services to fit the needs of any organization. Whether you're looking for executive leadership training, cultural workshops, or custom consulting solutions, we provide adaptable options to enhance your team’s dynamics and overall effectiveness.
What You Can Expect From Us:
Inclusive: We cultivate environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
Empowering: We equip individuals and organizations to lead with compassion and connection.
Practical: We know leaders and teams want results, not just ideas. Our programs, like Cultivating Safe Spaces and True Colors, offer real-world tools you can apply immediately. You’ll gain concrete strategies to improve recruitment, retention, communication, conflict resolution, and leadership. These aren’t just “soft” skills—they’re essential for boosting team performance and organizational success.
If you're skeptical about emotional or psychological training, our programs bridge personal growth with measurable outcomes, giving you a clear framework to improve communication, retention, and policy at every level.
Scroll down to explore our offerings, or reach out for guidance—we're here to help you find the right fit!
Signature Cultivating Safe Spaces Training Sessions with Elaine Alec
In-Person Option: 5 hours + 1 hour lunch break
This transformative in-person training is designed to help organizations and communities foster inclusive, respectful, and emotionally safe environments. It’s ideal for teams seeking meaningful shifts in workplace culture and leadership. The training equips leaders with trauma-informed practices that enhance emotional and psychological safety, essential for overall organizational effectiveness. Participants will gain tools to improve communication, handle challenging situations with empathy, and create supportive policies and processes.
Practical Takeaways:
You’ll walk away with actionable steps to enhance leadership and communication, reduce stress, and create more inclusive environments. The training provides a framework to embed these practices into your organization's policies and day-to-day operations, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued. While recruitment and retention naturally benefit from these changes, the real focus is on creating a work environment that supports long-term success and well-being for your team.
Virtual Option: 5 hours
Our virtual Cultivating Safe Spaces training delivers the same in-depth content as the in-person session, with the flexibility of online participation. This option is perfect for remote teams who need to enhance recruitment, retention, and trauma-informed practices. The training offers a path to shift organizational processes and policies, ensuring your workplace is aligned with inclusivity and emotional safety goals.
Practical Takeaways:
You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to create a more inclusive, emotionally safe environment for your team. By focusing on leadership development and organizational effectiveness, this training provides you with tools to improve communication, reduce conflict, and foster a more productive and aligned team environment.
True Colors Facilitation – Indigenous Knowledge Integration with Kyle Alec
Kyle Alec’s True Colors facilitation integrates Indigenous knowledge with personality profiling to improve team dynamics and communication. These workshops are ideal for team building and conflict resolution, helping participants better understand their own personality traits and those of their teammates.
Practical Takeaways
This workshop is designed to improve communication and resolve conflicts within your team. By understanding different personality traits, your team will be better equipped to communicate more effectively, prevent misunderstandings, and resolve issues before they escalate. The practical insights gained from this workshop directly support team building and foster a more cohesive, collaborative work environment.
90-Minute In-Person Presentation
No participant limit – designed to deliver information to participants about personality profiles and how understanding each other can improve communication. This presentation is ideal for larger groups seeking an overview of True Colors, focusing on enhancing self-awareness and interpersonal understanding.
90-Minute Virtual Presentation
Provides the same benefits as the in-person 90-minute presentation but in a flexible, online format, with no limit on participants.
3-Hour In-Person Workshop
(additional fees applicable for sessions outside of British Columbia)Â
Up to 40 participants – this interactive workshop is designed to dive deeper into team dynamics, uncovering communication issues or sources of conflict. It encourages participants to explore how their personalities impact group interactions and develop strategies for improvement. This option is only available in person and is best for smaller, more intimate team settings.Â
2-Day Executive Leadership Training
Empower your executive team with our 2-day Cultivating Safe Spaces leadership training, designed to foster inclusive, adaptive, and resilient organizational cultures. This immersive training is ideal for leaders seeking to drive significant change within their teams and communities.
Training Overview
- Duration: 2 Days (Flexible scheduling)
- Location: In-person at your chosen venue
- Investment: $50, 000
Why Choose Naqsmist Executive Leadership Training?
- Blend Indigenous teachings with modern leadership practices.
- Improve team communication, self-regulation, and organizational effectiveness.
Practical Takeaways:Â
Leaders will gain specific, actionable tools to improve self-regulation, enhance team communication, and adapt to change more effectively. The training focuses on measurable improvements that support organizational resilience, ensuring long-term success.
Executive Leadership Training Add-Ons
Enhance your leadership training with customized add-ons designed to meet the unique needs of your organization.
Investment: Custom pricing based on needs. This is an add-on option to the 2-Day Executive Leadership Training.
Add-On Options:
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Implementing UNDRIP: Align your organization’s policies with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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True Colors Personality Profiling: Elevate team communication and understanding through personality assessments.
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Anti-Racism Strategy Development: Build an anti-oppressive organizational culture.
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Supporting Neurodivergent Team Members: Learn strategies to promote inclusivity for diverse ways of thinking.
Practical Takeaways:
Each add-on module delivers actionable strategies that directly improve team dynamics, leadership practices, and organizational policies.
Consulting and Custom Solutions
At Naqsmist, we also offer strategic consulting services tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization. Whether you're seeking to decolonize policies and processes, develop anti-racism strategies, or implement leadership development programs, we can help guide you every step of the way.
We offer hourly consulting bill-out rates for the following tiers:
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Senior Advisors and Consultants
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Junior Consultants
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Strategic Planning
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Event Planning
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Leadership Development
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Decolonizing Systems and Policies
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Custom Workshops and Training Programs
Contact: [email protected] to discuss your consulting needs.
Self-Paced Online Course
Enhance your leadership skills or offer training to your entire team with our self-paced online courses. These courses provide individuals and teams with the tools they need to cultivate emotional safety and inclusivity in the workplace.
Bulk Discount Pricing (2-year access):
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100 – 2,499 course codes: 10% discount
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2,500 – 4,999 course codes: 25% discount
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5,000 – 9,999 course codes: 50% discount
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Over 10,000 course codes: 75% discount
How to Choose the Right Service for Your Organization
If you’re unsure which service is right for you, consider the following questions:
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Do you need to improve leadership and retention in your organization? Our Cultivating Safe Spaces training might be the perfect fit.
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Looking to build team communication and conflict resolution skills? Consider the True Colors facilitation.
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If you want to inspire and motivate your team, booking a keynote presentation from Elaine Alec is a great way to kickstart that journey.
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Do you need customized consulting to address specific organizational challenges? We can tailor our consulting services to your needs.
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Working with youth? We offer Cultivating Safe Spaces for children as young as 6 and True Colors for ages 14+, fostering personal growth, communication, empathy, teamwork, emotional safety, and resilience, while promoting inclusion, trauma awareness, and community building.
Why Choose Naqsmist Storytellers Inc.?
Choosing Naqsmist means partnering with a leader in educational innovation and cultural transformation. Our services are grounded in respect for Indigenous knowledge and a commitment to creating environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.
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Get in Touch
Ready to learn more about how Naqsmist Storytellers Inc. can help your organization or community? Contact us today to discuss your needs and explore the right solutions for you.
