Consulting
Why Mkomose?
My consulting work utilizes Anishinaabe knowledge systems to ensure projects meaningfully, collaboratively, and respectfully address Indigenous peoples rights and perspectives.
From grant writing, to curriculum developments, to the establishment of comprehensive strategic plans, over the past decade, my contributions with organizations, communities, and even individuals have had trusted, far reaching, and ongoing impacts, authentically centring Indigenous peoples stories, histories, and worldviews.
Through careful planning, consisted communications and a straightforward approach I have built credible, long lasting relationships that continuously enhance project outcomes.
I have extensive knowledge of Anishinaabe governance systems, Indigenous rights, title and legal obligations, as well as a comprehensive understanding of community dynamics, ethical research standards, and Indigenous knowledge-based land restoration strategies, much of which has been refined through my lived experience as an Anishinaabe Inini (man).
While much of my time has been dedicated to reviving traditional ecological knowledge and fostering deeper connections between people and the natural world I have also been an advocate for the restoration of Indigenous food and medicine systems, tying in to my broader effort to deliver high quality environmental and cultural education that can lead to sustainability for future generations.
International Experience
My international experience includes working with Mayan K’iche, Kaqchikel, Q’eqchi, Yucatec as well as Garifuna environmental, ceremonial and thought leaders in the Guatemalan highlands and jungles of Belize. I have also worked with international teams that include representatives from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Brazil, Mexico, USA and various countries in Europe including Italy, Austria, and Great Britain. This experience has enabled me a uniquely global lens that has been driven by Indigenous leaders from many places.
Academia: My research focuses on cultural healing, knowledge transmissions, and the role of ceremony in maintaining ecological balance. I have spoken widely on the need to reconnect with traditional Anishinaabe land practices to address modern environmental challenges.
Cultural Leadership: As a knowledge keeper, I am involved in ceremonial practices and healing within and beyond my community, working to preserve and pass down Anishinaabe teachings to future generations. This work emphasizes the importance of traditional stories, ceremonies, and spiritually driven land restoration practices for building and sustaining relationships with the land, culture and Ancestors.
Past, Ongoing and Future Consultation Work
2025
Natural Resources Canada – Cultural Tree Species at Risk in the forests of Canada – Report.
University of Graz, Austria – Pluriversal Anthropologies – Multinational grant submission that seeks to challenge the field of anthropology and promote community based learning.
2024
Science Rendezvous – Tree Teachings – An online resource for educators and youth in Canada – Oak, Ash, and Birch Teachings – To be released in early 2025.
Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council – Seed vault development & Kinoomaagewin project – Thessalon, FN (ongoing).
Globe and mail article – Why and how to plant your own food forest.
Windsor Law – Anishinaabe Law Camp – Traditional roles of Anishinaabe Men & Clan teachings – Windsor, ON.
District School Board of Niagara – Grade 5 unit development & PD Session, PD Topic: A framework for the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge content in Curriculum – St. Catherines, ON.
District School Board of Niagara – Olympia Sports Camp – High School leadership Gathering – Lodge building and medicine bag making workshop – Huntsville, ON.
Hiawatha Park – Medicine Garden Build (ongoing) – Sault Ste, Marie, ON.
Public Health Agency of Canada Staff Development – Climate change from an Anishinaabe knowledge based lens – Toronto, ON.
Laurier Centre for Indigegogy – 2 Day Workshop/Core Programming Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma Certificate, Module 11 –
Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Supporting Community Reconciliation – Kitchener, ON (Open to 2025 Registrations).
Kenjgewin Teg – Early childhood education program related to land base Practices programming development – M’Chigeeng First Nation.
2023
Conestoga College – Wiijindamaan land restoration plan – Developed a comprehensive site restoration plan for 6 habitat types for a 200 acre site based on Anishinaabe land-based knowledge.
Wilfrid Laurier University – Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Supporting Community Reconciliation – Kitchener, ON.
Batchewana First Nation Education – Planting/ green house project support.
Natural Resources Canada, Great Lakes Forestry Centre – Documents review – Report – Wildfire impacts – Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
2022
Toronto Metropolitan University – Indigenous art installation advisory circle contributions – A large-scale initiative to trace the history of Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada, helped develop a framework for community engagement that can be vetted/enhanced by the advisory circle and implemented as soon as the team is ready.