Naqsmist Storytellers Inc. (nux-meest)
A learning and leadership ecosystem for people ready to listen, live, lead and think different.
Who We Are
Naqsmist Storytellers Inc. helps leaders and organizations cultivate emotional safety, relational accountability, and systems that last.
Founded by Elaine Alec, from the syilx and secwepemc Nations, Naqsmist is rooted in decades of Indigenous governance, leadership, and community planning. We bring the Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) framework into workplaces, governments, and communities to help people move from fear to trust, urgency to responsibility, and isolation to collective wellness.
How We Help
Hire Us
Enterprise licensing of CSS eCourses and in-person facilitation with Elaine and the Naqsmist team. We support strategic planning, governance, organizational safety reviews, and leadership development.
Events
Join us online or in person for summits, retreats, and seminars designed to introduce and deepen Cultivating Safe Spaces.
Learn CSS
Start with our self-paced Intro and Executive eCourses. Perfect for individuals or teams ready to build a shared foundation in relational leadership.
Learn CSS
Start with our self-paced Intro and Executive eCourses. Perfect for individuals or teams ready to build a shared foundation in relational leadership.
Hire Us
Enterprise licensing of CSS eCourses and in-person facilitation with Elaine and the Naqsmist team. We support strategic planning, governance, organizational safety reviews, and leadership development.
Attend an Event
Be part of retreats, trainings, and summits that deepen your practice
 “Personally, it has been transformative. This framework goes beyond rhetoric; it's a powerful tool for change.”
— Director, Indigenous Partnerships & Reconciliation
“Naqsmist's team was visionary, collaborative, and inclusive. Their methods helped us hear feedback in ways we hadn’t before.”
— Executive Director, BC Ministry of Finance
Naqsmist-Hosted Events
Come learn, lead, and connect in community. Join us online or in person for powerful, grounded gatherings:
2025
- CSS Virtual Summit – Sept 12 (Online)
- 1-Day Seminar – Nov (Abbotsford, BC)
- Facilitator Retreat – Oct (West Kelowna, BC)
2026
- Train the Trainer Intensive – Jan (Penticton, BC)
- 4th Annual CSS Conference – May (Penticton, BC)
- Calling My Spirit Back Retreat – Sept
