Meet Nievelina (ʔulsheniy)
I am an Indigenous woman with over 15 years of experience walking alongside Indigenous Nations, organizations, and leadership teams across Canada, supporting governance, leadership development, human resources, and organizational wellbeing in ways that are grounded in culture, connection, and care. My work sits at the intersection of Indigenous ways of knowing, lived experience, and practical people practices, and I am known for creating spaces where people feel safe to be honest, ask hard questions, and move forward together. I believe our workplaces shape our communities, and when our leadership is values-driven, our people are supported, and our systems are built with respect and accountability, everyone benefits. I work relationally and community-led, listening first and co-creating solutions that reflect who people are, where they come from, and what they stand for.
Why I Do This Work
I believe our workplaces shape our communities. When our organizations are healthy, our people are supported, and our leadership is grounded in values, everyone benefits.
My work is rooted in relational leadership, cultural safety, and care-based accountability. I am passionate about helping organizations move beyond colonial systems and into practices that reflect who they are, where they come from, and what they stand for
My Experience
For more than 15 years, I have worked alongside Indigenous communities and organizations supporting:
Governance development
Leadership training and coaching
Human resources and people practices
Organizational change and growth
Cultural safety and reconciliation
I walk alongside organizations — I do not impose solutions. The work is always co-created, community-led, and grounded in respect.