About Sakoya Consulting
Our Founding Story
Rooted in Love. Guided by Tradition. Growing a Legacy.
Sakoya Consulting was born from love, ceremony, and a deep belief in the power of traditional healing.
Our company was created to honour Sakoya, whose spirit and memory continue to inspire our journey. Like the mighty sequoia tree that shares her name, we believe that what is deeply rooted can continue to grow, provide strength, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Through Indigenous knowledge, traditional healing, mediation, leadership, and community development, we are committed to strengthening relationships, empowering organizations, and creating meaningful change.
For us, Sakoya Consulting is more than a business. It is a way to honour a life, carry forward our teachings, and build something meaningful that will continue to grow beyond us.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help Indigenous communities and organizations access funding opportunities that support their goals, strengthen programs, and advance community priorities. Through thoughtful grant writing, strategic planning, and transparent partnerships, we aim to make the funding process more manageable while respecting each organization’s knowledge, leadership, and vision.
Our Six Pillars
Our six pillars guide how we approach every project and partnership. They reflect our commitment to community priorities, respectful relationships, responsible funding practices, and practical support that helps organizations build toward their goals.
Community First
Funding priorities are shaped by the communities and organizations we serve.
Respectful Collaboration
Working alongside leadership and teams with openness, listening, and mutual respect.
Funding Strategy
Identifying opportunities that align with organizational goals and long-term priorities.
Clear Communication
Providing understandable processes, expectations, timelines, and updates.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for agreed deliverables, deadlines, and professional standards.
Sustainable Growth
Supporting stronger funding readiness and longer-term organizational capacity.
Our Core Values
Our core values shape how we build relationships, approach our work, and support the communities and organizations we serve. They reflect our commitment to ethical practices, meaningful collaboration, and responsible stewardship of the trust placed in us.
Integrity
Acting honestly, ethically, and consistently in every project and partnership.
Respect
Honouring the knowledge, perspectives, traditions, and priorities of the communities and organizations we serve.
Transparency
Communicating openly about processes, pricing, expectations, and progress throughout our work together.
Collaboration
Building meaningful partnerships through listening, shared understanding, and working toward common goals.
Cultural Awareness
Recognizing and respecting the distinct cultures, histories, and perspectives of the Indigenous communities we work alongside.
Stewardship
Approaching funding opportunities and organizational resources with care, responsibility, and a focus on long-term community benefit.