Our Story
This isn’t just a partnership—it’s the coming together of two powerful Nations, in the way we always have. Jacob and I crossed paths in September 2023 while starting the Indigenous Leadership MBA program at Simon Fraser University. From our first coffee together, there was an undeniable synergy. What began as a conversation over shared goals and perspectives quickly evolved into a partnership grounded in trust, vision, and a commitment to dismantling colonial constructs.
Jacob soon brought me on as a consultant for the groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw development, an initiative by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw that represents real land back in action. This project goes beyond reclaiming space—it’s about unlocking the economic power that has been denied to First Nations for far too long. Working alongside him on Sen̓áḵw only strengthened our alignment, deepening our understanding of each other’s strengths and the powerful movement we could build together. We didn’t just connect; we aligned on a deeper level. Tsimshian and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh—two Nations with rich histories, wisdom, and an unbreakable commitment to our people.
Our shared values and vision for radical, unapologetic change laid the foundation for the Centre for Native Nation Builders. We are here to stand with every Nation because we have power together. True transformation comes from building and strengthening our Nation-to-Nation relationships, grounded in respect, reciprocity, and a shared vision. We are inherent systems thinkers; our ancestors understood the interconnectedness of people, lands, and governance. It’s time to bring our system back, to reclaim that way of leading, and to remind the world that First Nations have the wisdom and strength to drive our futures.
Through the Native Centre for Nation Builders, we’re creating a think tank where First Nations knowledge drives innovation, policy, and economic growth on our own terms. This is real land back in action, where our values, our communities, and our unapologetic resolve define the path forward. It’s more than an organization; it’s a movement, ensuring that First Nations lead, as we always have, with vision and strength.
Jacob soon brought me on as a consultant for the groundbreaking Sen̓áḵw development, an initiative by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw that represents real land back in action. This project goes beyond reclaiming space—it’s about unlocking the economic power that has been denied to First Nations for far too long. Working alongside him on Sen̓áḵw only strengthened our alignment, deepening our understanding of each other’s strengths and the powerful movement we could build together. We didn’t just connect; we aligned on a deeper level. Tsimshian and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh—two Nations with rich histories, wisdom, and an unbreakable commitment to our people.
Our shared values and vision for radical, unapologetic change laid the foundation for the Centre for Native Nation Builders. We are here to stand with every Nation because we have power together. True transformation comes from building and strengthening our Nation-to-Nation relationships, grounded in respect, reciprocity, and a shared vision. We are inherent systems thinkers; our ancestors understood the interconnectedness of people, lands, and governance. It’s time to bring our system back, to reclaim that way of leading, and to remind the world that First Nations have the wisdom and strength to drive our futures.
Through the Native Centre for Nation Builders, we’re creating a think tank where First Nations knowledge drives innovation, policy, and economic growth on our own terms. This is real land back in action, where our values, our communities, and our unapologetic resolve define the path forward. It’s more than an organization; it’s a movement, ensuring that First Nations lead, as we always have, with vision and strength.