Naqsmist Storytellers Inc.
Building the human infrastructure that makes systems change possible. Whether you're navigating leadership, governance, organizational change, Indigenous partnerships, community relationships, or systems transformation, the quality of the outcome ultimately depends on the human capacity available in that moment. At Naqsmist Storytellers, we help individuals, teams, organizations, governments, and Indigenous Nations build that capacity. We help build the conditions that allow people to do the work together.
Three Journeys. One Purpose.
Every person's journey is different.
Some people want to strengthen themselves. Others feel called to facilitate. Many organizations are looking for a partner to help build the human capacity needed to navigate increasingly complex challenges.
No matter where you begin, each journey contributes to the same purpose: strengthening human capacity.
A Thoughtful Evolution
Across our work with Indigenous Nations, governments, organizations, and communities, one thing has become clear: systems change requires more than strategy, policy, capital, or good intentions. It requires the Human Capacity, relationships, decision structures, and organizational conditions needed to work through complexity together. Cultivating Safe Spaces remains the foundation of this work, strengthening the human and relational capacities people bring into it, while Naqsmist evolves into a broader Human Infrastructure Practice that also strengthens the conditions around them. Together, this work helps people and institutions think clearly, stay relational, make better decisions, and move change forward across increasing levels of complexity.
Individual Journey
I WANT TO LEARN
Whether you're discovering Cultivating Safe Spaces for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding, our Learning Library is designed to help you build the knowledge, awareness, and practical skills needed to navigate complexity with greater confidence.
As part of our ongoing evolution, we're redesigning our Learning Library and reviewing our eCourse pricing to make learning more accessible while building a connected learning ecosystem. Over time, this journey will include self-paced learning, practical resources, and one-day Learning & Strategy Sessions where people can apply the Cultivating Safe Spaces framework to real-world leadership, governance, organizational, and systems challenges.
Facilitator Journey
I WANT TO FACILITATE
Certification is more than learning a framework. It's a commitment to helping others strengthen their capacity to work together.
Become part of a growing network of Certified Cultivating Safe Spaces Facilitators who are applying this work across education, health, government, justice, business, human resources, emergency management, language revitalization, community planning, youth and Elder engagement, and many other fields.
As our learning ecosystem continues to evolve, facilitators will also have opportunities to continue learning, strengthen their practice, and contribute to the ongoing stewardship of this work.
→ Start My Facilitator Journey
Partner Journey
WE WANT TO CREATE CHANGE
Strong organizations require more than good strategies. They require the human capacity to lead, collaborate, make decisions together, and adapt as complexity increases.
We partner with governments, Indigenous Nations, organizations, and leadership teams to strengthen that capacity through strategic advisory, facilitation, leadership development, governance, partnerships, organizational development, and learning architecture.
Strategic Advisory
Strategic Advisory with Elaine Alec
Executive & Leadership Advisory
Governance & Partnership Strategy
Human Capacity Development
Strategic Facilitation
Learning Architecture Advisory
Keynotes & Speaking
Organizations can also engage Naqsmist through focused one-day Human Infrastructure Strategy Sessions and other partner learning and working opportunities.
Work With A CSS Facilitator
Our Certified Cultivating Safe Spaces Facilitators work across Canada and the United States in communities, organizations, schools, businesses, governments, and Indigenous Nations. Each facilitator has completed certification and is committed to carrying this work with care, integrity, and a shared commitment to strengthening human capacity wherever they serve.
Indigenous Nations & Communities
Leadership & Executive Development
Organizational Development
Human Resources
Health & Human Services
Education
Government & Public Service
Business & Industry
Coaches & Consultants
Community Development
Law & Negotiation
Men’s Health & Well-Being