Niigaan Naabidaa Consulting
Good policy has to work for people.
Practical solutions grounded in lived experience, research, and First Nations ways of knowing and being.
Areas I’ve worked in, and why they matter
Housing & Homelessness
Service pathways, prevention, and the gaps that leave people moving between programs. Explore this area
Harm Reduction & Health
Evidence, dignity, and community-based care that meets people where they are. Explore this area
Work that can be put into practice
Niigaan Naabidaa Consulting grew out of work I was already doing: researching issues, questioning policies, developing practical solutions, and helping people understand systems that aren’t always easy to navigate. I take on work involving policy development and review, governance documents, housing systems, harm reduction, health policy, research, and community engagement. The scope depends on what your organization or community needs.01 / Governance & Policy
Make responsibility clear.
Policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and decision-making tools should help people understand their responsibilities and act on them. My focus is on accountability, practical implementation, and keeping the spirit and intent of the work visible.02 / Housing & Homelessness
Start with the person trying to find a home.
I’ve experienced homelessness and worked professionally within housing systems. I look at service access, program rules, prevention, and the points where people are left without a workable next step.03 / Harm Reduction & Health