About 

Who We Are

At Naqsmist Storytellers Inc., we are a movement for transformation. Rooted in Indigenous teachings and powered by modern innovation, we reimagine how people connect, lead, and grow.

Our Mission

“To accelerate the human collective’s understanding that we can do and think different by remembering who we are”

Why We Work This Way

We designed Naqsmist to reflect the values we teach. By fostering a collaborative, supportive, and learning-focused environment, we’ve created a culture that mirrors the transformation we inspire in others.

Our Approach

  • Cross-Collaboration: Our leadership team actively works alongside the entire organization, sharing responsibility and supporting one another. This ensures flexibility when someone needs rest or support.

  • Well-Being First: We prioritize mental, physical, and spiritual health, knowing sustainable growth begins with a healthy and supported team.

  • Adaptability and Innovation: By leveraging diverse strengths and breaking away from rigid hierarchies, we foster creativity and resilience.

  • Living Our Teachings: The work we ask others to do is the work we commit to doing ourselves, ensuring authenticity in every interaction.

Who We Work With

We are not for everyone. At Naqsmist Storytellers Inc., we partner with organizations, communities, and leaders ready to foster meaningful transformation. Our work focuses on creating systemic change, cultivating emotional safety, and fostering environments of belonging and connection.

Our Ideal Partners

We work with:

  • Corporate Businesses: Embedding inclusivity, emotional safety, and systemic change into their culture.

  • Government Agencies: Aligning policies and practices with human-centered and trauma-informed approaches.

  • Healthcare and Frontline Teams: Building resilience and fostering connection in high-stress environments.

  • Educational Institutions: Supporting schools and universities to create safe, inclusive learning environments.

  • Community Organizations: Partnering with grassroots groups and Indigenous communities to drive culturally aligned transformation.

  • Executives and Decision-Makers: Supporting leaders to model courage, authenticity, and inclusion in their work.

What We Look For in a Partner

Our best work happens with organizations and leaders who are:

  • Committed to Real Change: Ready to move beyond awareness and make actionable, lasting transformation.

  • Willing to Embrace Discomfort: Understanding that growth requires addressing complex and systemic challenges.

  • Aligned with Our Mission: Focused on fostering connection, safety, and belonging in their strategies and actions.

We intentionally do not respond to every request for proposal (RFP). Instead, we focus on collaborating with partners who demonstrate readiness and alignment with our mission.

Meet Our Team

We are a cross-collaborative team that works beyond job titles, leveraging our diverse strengths to achieve shared goals.

Leadership Team

  • Elaine Alec: Chief Empowerment Officer 

  • Laurie Buffalo: Interim Financial Controller

  • Kyle Alec: Co-Founder and Lead Facilitator

Strategic Support and Operations

  • Wynette Weenk: Strategic Advisor to the CEO, Client Relations, Inbound Sales, and CSS Train the Trainer Program Manager 

  • Sierra Alec: Event Manager, Project Administrative Support and CSS Train the Trainer Support

Communications and Marketing

  • Anna Thomas: Director of Communications and Sales

  • Jade Chow: Brand and Marketing Manager, Platform Coordinator

Creative and Administrative Support

  • Shane Groot: Contracted Videographer and Photographer 

  • Dana Ingram: Contracted On-Call Administrative Assistant

Projects and Advisory Support

  • Michelyn Lepage: Content Specialist and Project Implementation Lead 

  • Ryan Day: Part-time Senior Advisor 

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