Building & Inspiring Authentic Relationships

Our Commitment

At Mishiikehn Consulting, we are dedicated to building meaningful, respectful, and reciprocal relationships, as a business, individuals and between Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and industry.

Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and guided by principles of integrity, accountability, and reconciliation, we provide culturally informed consulting services and Professional Development opportunities that supports genuine engagement and long-term partnerships.

Our approach is centered on understanding and respecting the specific needs of each community and organization, fostering mutual respect and collaboration

"Achieving reconciliation is like climbing a mountain — we must proceed a step at a time. It will not always be easy. There will be storms, there will be obstacles, but we cannot allow ourselves to be daunted by the task because our goal is just and necessary. Remember, reconciliation is yours to achieve."

Justice Murray Sinclair, Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Founder

Aanii, Boozhoo!

Niimin Mshiiken Kwe nDizhinikaz, Aamjiwnaang nDoonjeba, Mishiikehn nDoodem, Anishinaabe miinwaa Lenne Lenape nDa'aw, Nogojiwanong, Peterborough megwa ndeda. My name is Liz Stone, and I am from Aamjiwnaang First Nation. I grew up in Southeastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario with my Maternal family. I am Turtle Clan and I am an Anishinaabe and Lenni Lenape.

I have lived in Nogojiwanong since 2008 and am blessed to call this beautiful territory home. Dedicated to the Indigenous Community and Wellness, my work and lived experience spans across several sectors. As an educator & Senior Leader in Western Post Secondary, in the Violence Against Indigenous Women's Sector leading a Regional NFP and serving as an Advisor on the Indigenous Women's Circle for Women and Gender Equality Canada, formerly, Status of Women.

Some of the most rewarding work that I have had the privilege to be a part of is that of Health, Justice and Reconciliation. Chairing regional Committees and Advisory Circles has led to rewarding opportunities to ensure respectful and authentic relationships are built with Indigenous People. Opportunities have placed me in positions that are both a challenge and necessary in ensuring Indigenous People and voices are included where they may not otherwise have been.

I have been blessed to have Elders, Knowledge Keepers and family members that have shared their Knowledge and experiences with me throughout my life. Mno Biimaadiziwin helps me to navigate personal and professional challenges as well as provides me the tools to assist others. This assistance has led me to be able to contribute to publications of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation, organize the “From Indian Residential Schools to Truth and Reconciliation” Conference and work with National Ecumenical Leaders in response to the TRC Commission's Report.

My most important accomplishment & responsibility has been that as a mother to nGwiss, Mkons, his partner Lauren and Nooshis, Wasizo.

Meet the Team

Gaamominik is a proud member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and brings with her extensive experience and knowledge as an Anishinaabekwe; one of survival and resiliency.

As graduate of Trent University with a Master's Degree, as well as a Human Resources Management Diploma from Fleming College, Gaamominik has worked diligently to live life to the fullest (Piimaatiziwin) and to follow the Teachings from Elders and Knowledge-Keepers. Serving the community, in which she resides (for over 33 years),

Gaamominik has contributed to her community in meaningful ways. As a consultant, she has worked with social service agencies to improve their service delivery by assessing the needs of the clients and suggesting culturally appropriate ways to achieve their vision & goals, as a foster parent, she helped provide a stable loving home to Indigenous children.

Gaamominik brings her lived experience as a Survivor of the Sixties Scoop, an Intergenerational survivor of the Indian Residential School system and her decades of experience working within the Indigenous Community. Her story and healing is present in all that she does. Gaamominik is mother to her maternal niece, who she raised as a single mother along with her son, Daren.

Gaamominik Watts
Facilitator

Ben Cail
Facilitator

Zhingoose n’dizhnikaaz, Baawaating n’Doonjaabaa, Migzi n’Dododem. Nogojiwanong, Peterborough megwa n’deda.

I am originally from Sault Ste. Marie. I grew up there and was raised by my Mother who has always been my greatest support, the root of my teachings, role model, and the reason why I was privileged to grow up with my culture. I am from the Eagle clan and I am Aanishnaabe, Ojibwe.

I have lived in Peterborough for 8 yrs and is happy and proud to call this territory home as I actively work to contribute and participate in the diverse community in a positive way. I bring my experience as an Indigenous educator and student support in the Post Secondary sector as well as a Community Coordinator and advocate for marginalized populations in the Urban community.

I have been blessed and privileged to have access to amazing knowledge keepers and elders that have all shaped my understanding of the world around me and who I am. I am a 2-Spirited man and have been very happy to do work in the Queer community my entire adult life. Working with youth has always been important to me, connecting with them and doing my best to offer education, hope, and a positive role model, always sharing the support that I was given as a youth myself. These experiences push me to be a life long learner and to live in a good way.

As a young person myself, I strive to use my experience and the knowledge that I have gained, and continue to gain, in order to inspire and lead what changes I can and to dedicate myself toward communal growth and reconciliation.