Working Together to Transform our Community
White Otter Consulting collaborates with Indigenous artists, businesses, and communities, using storytelling and tailored services to drive positive change and growth. We empower artists, support businesses, and enhance community well-being, believing in the strengths of Indigenous peoples for a more equitable future.
Who We Are
Collaborative Indigenous Art and Entrepreneurship Sector Development
At White Otter Consulting, our mission is to collaborate with Indigenous artists and small businesses. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling, knowledge transfer, and visibility to drive positive change and foster growth.
Our approach is deeply rooted in collaboration. We partner closely with Indigenous individuals, businesses, and communities to provide tailored development services that meet their unique needs and aspirations.
Through our work, we aim to empower Indigenous artists to share their stories, preserve their cultural knowledge, and connect with audiences on a deeper level. We support small Indigenous businesses to build capacity, expand reach, and achieve sustainable growth. We work alongside Indigenous communities to identify opportunities for development, strengthen consultation and negotiation teams, and enhance community well-being.
At White Otter Consulting, we believe that by investing in the strengths and talents of Indigenous peoples and our communities, we can create a more equitable, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
Photo Credit: Tenille Campbell
How We Can Help
Supporting Individuals, Business, and Organizations
Indigenous Artists
Empowering artists with grant writing, business planning, and tailored documents to enhance artistic practices.
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Navigate grants, finance, and strategic planning for your business with guidance and support from our expert mentors.
Communities
Specialized in development consultation processes, managing grants, engaging communities, strategic planning, negotiations, and policy development.
Photo Credit: Tenille Campbell
Partnerships
Combining Forces to Further Support Indigenous Artists & Entrepreneurs
The partnership between KLB and White Otter Consulting combines non-Indigenous experience with Indigenous expertise to support Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit artists and entrepreneurs in the business and art sectors. With KLB's focus on under-represented voices and sustainability, and White Otter Consulting's emphasis on decolonial approaches, storytelling, and knowledge transfer, the partnership offers grant writing, tourism strategies, economic development, community building, governance, and business development services rooted in relationality and cultural integrity.
Testimonials
Words From Our Community Members
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“The White Otter Consulting team has been instrumental in assisting our Indigenous Digital Accelerator entrepreneurs in the area of Business Plans, Strategic Planning, Operations and Grant Writing. One of the standout aspects of White Otter Consulting is their profound understanding and respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and being. This cultural sensitivity has ensured that our collaborations are not only effective but also culturally appropriate, making the entire process seamless and efficient.”
Cynthia Robinson
Founder Sp'oq'es Entrepreneurs
Capilano University Instructor, Mentor & Recruitment
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“Working with White Otter Consulting has been pivotal in how I function in leadership. To begin our relationship, we conversed to get to know each other. I really sensed that they cared & supported my vision for future goals. They were able to help me to figure out what I needed to do to pursue specific artistic endeavours. It was super helpful to unload my thoughts and have them interpret & respond. They have an incredible background and sound experience working with with artists and entrepreneurs. White Otter Consulting is Indigenous-led and as an Anishinaabe-kwe, it is meaningful for me to work with people who understand where I am coming from and that systems often act as barriers - they help you to navigate at all that.“
Jean Marshall