Kūwiingu-néewul Engagement Services (KES) is dedicated to advancing reconciliation through culturally grounded public engagement and learning. The firm provides management consulting, research, facilitation, learning, training, and event management services for complex public issues, primarily for the broad public sector and municipal partners.
KES’s foundational principle is Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk), a philosophy that integrates the strengths of Indigenous and Western knowledge systems for the benefit of all. This approach guides proprietary methodologies like the Seven Generations Engagement Approach and the KES Wheel, which are designed to build trust, ensure inclusivity, and maintain relational accountability. Adhering strictly to OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) principles, KES is committed to ethical data practices and Indigenous self-determination.
The core objective is to create a space for meaningful, co-developed dialogue and learning that yields actionable, evidence-based outcomes and advancements in any project they undertake. By empowering Indigenous voices and fostering respectful partnerships, KES aims to support long-term, positive change for their partners.