First Nations Consulting for Stronger Governance and Confident Leadership
Your leadership team carries a responsibility to your people and your Nation’s future. Clear roles, shared direction and practical governance tools help you move forward with confidence.
Sa’hetxw Consulting provides First Nations consulting rooted in respect, cultural awareness and community priorities. As an Indigenous-owned firm, we work alongside Nations and organizations across Canada to strengthen leadership and build lasting governance capacity.
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Support That Reflects Your Nation
Every Nation brings its own history, values and vision for the future. Your governance and leadership support should reflect that context.
Whether you are welcoming a newly elected Council, strengthening existing systems or setting long-term priorities, we help make complex governance concepts clear and useful. Our work supports leaders in understanding their responsibilities, making informed decisions and building the foundations that serve their community.
Practical Support for Leadership and Governance
Governance Training
Build a shared understanding of leadership roles, accountability and effective decision-making. Training supports Chief and Council, Boards and senior leadership teams, with practical guidance on responsibilities, meetings and the distinction between governance and administration.
Strategic Planning
Bring leadership and community priorities into a clear, usable plan. We support vision development, engagement, priority setting and action planning so your team can connect long-term direction with everyday decisions.
Governance Frameworks and Policy Design
Create clearer structures and consistent processes through policy development, governance handbooks and Custom Election Codes. Our collaborative approach helps Nations develop accessible tools that reflect their values and support continuity.
Facilitation and Event Hosting
Support productive conversations and well-organized gatherings through respectful facilitation, panel moderation and conference MC services.
Meet Jamie SterrittÂ
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Jamie Sterritt, founder of Sa’hetxw Consulting, brings more than two decades of experience in governance, strategic planning and community engagement.
A member of the Lax Gibuu (Wolf Clan) of the Gitxsan Nation, Jamie comes from the Skeena River region of northwestern British Columbia and now lives in Kamloops, BC.
His approach combines practical experience with cultural understanding, helping leaders feel heard, understand their roles and strengthen community-centred decision-making.
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Trusted by More Than 100 Communities and Organizations
Sa’hetxw Consulting has worked with Nations and organizations including Canim Lake First Nation, Old Masset Village Council, Lake Babine Nation and the First Nations Fisheries Council of B.C.
Questions About Working Together
Who is First Nations consulting for?
Our services support Nations, Chief and Council, Boards and Indigenous organizations seeking stronger governance, leadership capacity and shared direction.
Can training reflect our community’s needs?
 Yes. Sessions incorporate customized examples and Nation-specific context, supporting both newly elected and experienced leaders.
Strategic Planning for Indigenous Nations
Clear direction. Strong alignment. A roadmap your Nation can trust.
Sa’hetxw Consulting supports Indigenous Nations in building strategic plans that are practical, community‑driven, and grounded in strong governance. Our approach brings structure, clarity, and cultural awareness to the planning process, helping leadership move from ideas to action with confidence.
We guide leaders and communities through a collaborative process that strengthens alignment, clarifies long‑term direction, and creates a plan that is both inspiring and achievable.
What this service includes
- Vision and mission development
- Community and leadership engagement
- Priority setting and long‑term direction
- Action planning and implementation pathways
- Governance and administrative alignment
- Clear, accessible documentation
Why Nations choose Sa’hetxw for strategic planning
- A calm, structured approach that keeps the process focused and productive
- Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable plans
- Deep experience working with Indigenous governance, leadership, and community realities
- Respectful facilitation that supports meaningful participation
- Plans that are practical, usable, and built to guide real decision‑making
Indigenous Strategic Planning Services are Ideal for:
✔ Nations seeking long‑term clarity and direction
✔ Leadership transitions or new Councils
✔ Multi‑department alignment
✔ Community‑driven planning processes
✔ Governance strengthening and organizational development
Build a strategic plan that reflects your Nation’s values, priorities, and future vision — and supports strong leadership for years to come.
Book a consultStart With Your Governance Priorities
The free Governance Health & Readiness Assessment offers a practical starting point for exploring your Nation’s strengths and identifying areas for attention.
Take the Free Governance Assessment
 Let’s Talk About Your Nation’s Next Steps
Share your leadership challenges, planning priorities or governance needs. Together, we can explore the support that fits your Nation.Â