Tatâga Inc.
Community Engagement
strategy
About Tatâga Inc.
Tatâga Inc. (tah-tong-gah) was founded to create economic pathways for Indigenous Peoples and Nations. The Herd’s mandate remains rooted in its original intention and continues to grow, now also prioritizing upholding Indigenous youth as future leaders, arts and music, and providing advocacy for adoptees and youth in care.
Through their core services in Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, and Social Advocacy, they aspire to live up to their firm’s commitment of contributing towards a more sustainable future for all of society.
Tatâga Inc. is wholly owned First Nations, Youth, Black, Management Consulting Firm who works with partners from all backgrounds and communities. Established in 2019 by Ali Tapaquon.
our clients & Partners
ARtist in residence
Joseph Tapaquon, a gifted nêhiyaw (Cree) artist is the nohcâwîs (uncle) of Ali Tapaquon and Artist in Residence at Tatâga Inc. Through Tatâga’s residency program, Joseph provides Indigenous art and graphic support for corporations and organizations who wish to add Indigenous digital branding to their reports, websites, and content.
Most recently, Joseph provided art for Deloitte’s Renewed Reconciliation Action Plan.
Indigenous Owned & Community OPERATED
Tatâga is a certified Aboriginal Owned Business through the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business.
Tatâtga is a validated Indigenous Business in the Federal Government of Canada’s Indigenous
Business Directory.
Intersectionality & Relationality
At Tatâga Inc., we leverage the United Nations’ approach to defining of Indigenous Peoples, recognizing the importance of historical continuity and cultural distinction. In Canada, we primarily serve First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and Urban Indigenous communities.
By embracing this approach, we prioritize unity, collaboration, and respect across global communities. Understanding our own limitations, we actively partner with experts and practitioners with lived experiences and guidance, who bring valuable insights and experiences to each project, ensuring our work is both inclusive and impactful.
Client Insights
Manager, Diversity and Inclusion
(She/Her) | Randstad Canada
"Randstad Canada is one of the largest recruitment and staffing agencies in Canada. With almost 1000 corporate employees and over 10,000 temporary workers on site daily, ensuring that Indigenous voices are elevated in our organization is critical to our success. Tatâga's team, Indigenous knowledges, and Elder’s guidance support Randstad Canada in our journey of engaging Indigenous Peoples in a meaningful way.”
- Jessica Borland, Manager, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Director, IDEA Partnering – Brand & Product
lululemon
"I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Ali and Audra of Tatâga Inc. They have been true partners in our Indigenous Exploration Phase, guiding us with their expertise and wisdom every step of the way. Their contemporary consultative approach, which included storytelling, helped us understand the deep complexities of reconciliation and the importance of taking a holistic and inclusive approach.
Their dedication and passion for creating positive change for Indigenous peoples and communities was truly inspiring. They helped us identify areas where we can improve and create meaningful impact, and their recommendations have been instrumental in shaping our path forward.
I want to personally thank Audra and Ali for their continued work and for partnering with us on this important journey. They have been more than just consultants, they have been friends and guides who have helped us understand and appreciate the importance of reconciliation. I look forward to continuing to work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future."
- Jian Pablico, Director, IDEA Partnering – Brand & Product
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Jian Pablico
Chief Financial Officer
Social Awareness Group
“Social Awareness Group is the leader in the market for providing Indigenous and Social Impact data models. Through our work with Tatâga Inc., we successfully continue to grow our business and meaningfully contribute to Indigenous prosperity — globally. Tatâga's culture, subject matter expertise, and leadership team continue to act as a catalyst of growth for our organization and knowledge.”
- Joseph Duperreault, CFO
Former Executive Director (She/Her)
Ghost River Theatre
”Ghost River Theatre is a premier performance creation group dedicated to creating positive impact through the arts. In partnership with Tatâga, our board and staff underwent cultural competency training and developed an executive strategy to begin to develop meaningful relationships with and for Indigenous Peoples and all who share this space. We are excited to continue this journey alongside Tatâga to contribute to a better future for Indigenous Peoples through arts, community, and shared space and cultures.”
- Kate Stadel, Executive Director
Sarah Winstanley, MSW
(She/Her) - Women in the Energy Transition
Former Analyst — Pembina Institute
"Working with Tatâga on a gender equity and energy transitions report was one of the most supportive, intentional experiences I have ever had. Ali and Aubrey-Anne gently guided our writing process from the outline development stage to pre-publishing, providing thoughtful feedback, resources and conversations that pushed my learning and that of my team. I would highly recommend working with this herd and hope to be able to learn with them again!”
Executive Director
Outdoor Council of Canada
”The Outdoor Council of Canada is the umbrella organization for the Canadian outdoor sector. Members represent the thousands of people and businesses who bring individuals to the outdoors. By engaging Tatâga, our group co-developed an a strategic plan and delivered a major education workshop for our governance body, key stakeholders, and partners involved in our Canadian Outdoor Summit. Tatâga's consulting approaches continue to guide us in our journey of elevating Indigenous voices in the outdoor community.”
- Franz Plangger, Executive Director
President and CEO
Tourism HR Canada
"Tourism HR Canada is a pan-Canadian organization that strives to build a world-leading tourism workforce—one that is skilled, resilient, diverse, and inclusive. In partnership with Indigenous Tourism Alberta, THRC and Tatâga facilitated a week-long series of semi-structured group interviews with and for Indigenous tourism businesses across Alberta. Tatâga's approaches, as well as relationships in the Indigenous economy, were a huge help to our project. We look forward to growing our relationship and collaborations."
- Philip Mondor, President and CEO
Tatâga Inc. strives to support several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
