About People Plan Community
Where Planning Meets Reconciliation
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with governments, organizations, and communities to integrate Indigenous perspectives into land use planning, policy, and engagement.
My work bridges the technical and the cultural — combining professional planning expertise with a deep commitment to reconciliation through relationships, respect, and shared understanding.
Every project brings people together around land, environment, and community — translating good intentions into meaningful action.
My Approach
Guided by Bob Joseph’s RESPECT™ model, my approach centres on trust, collaboration, and learning
I help teams navigate engagement processes that honour Treaty responsibilities, strengthen partnerships, and create lasting, meaningful outcomes.
This approach is woven through all areas of my work — from facilitation to environmental planning to community development — ensuring that every process is both technically sound and culturally grounded
“Respect and relationship are the starting points for every conversation, plan, and partnership.”
Indigenous Relations & Facilitation
Building relationships that lead to shared understanding
At the heart of my practice is facilitation that supports respectful engagement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners.
I design and guide collaborative processes that help communities, governments, and organizations listen, learn, and make decisions together.
My work centres bridges relationships for lasting impact in planning — from environmental review to community visioning — so outcomes are rooted in both relationship and respect.
Examples of this approach in action:
- Shared Path Consultation Initiative — Indigenous–municipal engagement for collaborative planning.
- Renewing Relations in Baawaating — strengthening cross-cultural partnerships.
- The Moccasin Identifier™ — advancing awareness of Indigenous presence through education and design.
Integrating Environmental Planning
Bringing environmental expertise and Indigenous knowledge together
I help communities and organizations make informed, sustainable decisions about land and resources that balance ecological integrity with cultural values.
By integrating planning tools, environmental policy, and Indigenous perspectives, I support plans that build upon the Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, for both the land and the people who depend on it.
Examples of this approach in action:
- Credit Valley Trail Indigenous Experience Plan — blending trail planning with Indigenous storytelling and ecological awareness.
- Engagement Summary with First Nations for Lake Ontario Nutrient Targets — embedding Indigenous perspectives in environmental assessment.
- Municipal Policy Review for Aggregate-Producing Municipalities — linking local planning with reconciliation principles.
Community Capacity Building
Supporting communities to lead their own change
Sustainable planning depends on strong local leadership and capacity.
I work with communities and organizations to strengthen governance, facilitation, and project development skills — ensuring that plans are practical, achievable, and community-led.
This includes fundraising, mentorship, and partnership development that empower teams to continue the work long after the project concludes.
Examples of this approach in action:
- New Credit Cultural Committee Engagement & Governance Planning — supporting leadership and governance development.
- Green Communities Canada Webinar Series — building awareness and cross-sector collaboration.
- Shared Path Discovery Walk (Toronto) — connecting reconciliation, education, and community engagement.
Recognition and Impact
Supported over $5 million in funding for Treaty and environmental initiatives
Contributed to nationally recognized projects such as the Moccasin Identifier™
“The greatest impact comes not from reports or plans — but from the relationships built and the understanding shared along the way.”
Let’s Work Together
If you’re developing a policy, plan, or community initiative that connects reconciliation with responsible planning, I’d love to explore how we can collaborate.