Strategic Clarity. Relational Leadership. Sustainable Results.

Fireweed is a collective of Consultants and Indigenous Knowledge Holders advancing culturally grounded, trauma-informed systems change. We partner with nonprofit, community, and social impact organizations to strengthen governance, align operational systems, and build confident, accountable leadership.

As organizations grow and evolve, we bring the structure, strategy, and culturally grounded perspective needed to enhance clarity, support healthy workplace cultures, and advance aligned, sustainable impact.

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  • A collective of senior consultants with over 90 years of combined experience in nonprofit leadership, governance, systems development, and trauma-informed practice.

    We support boards, executive teams, and practitioners to strengthen clarity, accountability, and measurable impact.

  • We bring implementation-driven strategy grounded in relational, and culturally informed practice.

    Drawing from Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, we embed UNDRIP and TRC principles into governance, leadership development, organizational systems, and frontline training — ensuring change is both effective and responsible.

    • Boards seeking strategic direction and governance support
      • Leadership teams navigating operational complexity and funding pressures
      • Organizations implementing systems change or AI integration
      • Practitioners strengthening trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice

    We provide strategic advisory, training, facilitation, reporting, and implementation support tailored to your context.

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Our Services

  • For organizations navigating growth, complexity, or transition. We stabilize infrastructure, clarify direction, and implement practical systems that strengthen both governance and day-to-day operations.

    Areas of Focus

    • Organizational Systems Design & Operational Alignment

    • Strategic Planning & Implementation Roadmaps

    • AI integration & Workflow optimization

    • Grant and Tender Strategy & Writing

    • Project & Event Leadership/Coordination

    • Communications, Social Media & Visibility Strategy

  • For boards and executive teams seeking clarity and direction. We strengthen governance, leadership alignment, and long-term organizational sustainability.

    Areas of Focus

    • Board governance support & advisory

    • Executive coaching & mentorship

    • Leadership team alignment

    • Succession & continuity planning

    • Strategic Direction, Policy and reporting support

  • For practitioners and teams strengthening frontline impact. We provide practical, applied learning that deepens leadership capacity and service effectiveness within complex environments.

    Areas of Focus

    • Trauma-informed leadership & frontline training

    • Culturally responsive and systems-informed practice

    • Workshops and facilitation

    • Clinical supervision and practice support for frontline staff and leaders.

    • CE-accredited courses (in-person and online)

    • Parallel knowledge integration in organizational practice

  • Organizational change requires more than policy — it requires lived understanding.

    Our culturally grounded learning experiences are rooted in land, relationship, and systems awareness. We support leaders and teams to strengthen cultural responsibility and integrate Indigenous knowledge frameworks alongside Western systems thinking in practical, accountable ways.

    We move organizations beyond surface compliance toward meaningful implementation and lasting impact.

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Custom Offerings

Strategic Initiatives

Our custom initiatives are designed to strengthen leadership, stabilize systems, and enhance frontline effectiveness.

Each engagement integrates strategic planning, trauma-informed practice, culturally grounded approaches, and thoughtful AI implementation — delivering measurable, sustainable outcomes.

  • A 13 Moon , seasonal learning experience exploring cycles of growth, reflection, and practice. Through culturally attuned frameworks, we braid together Culture, Clinical and Ceremony in your organization, leadership and teams.

  • This is a post-advanced trauma learning series that supports staff and leaders in deepening self regulation, reflective practice, and relational accountability.

  • These introductory sessions explore trauma, systems, and cultural connections through a relational lens. Designed for teams beginning their journey into self regulation, and reflective, cultural-based practice.

  • This signature program is for emerging and established leaders. These one on one coaching sessions explore leadership through the lens of cultural humility, ethical practice, and visionary thinking—grounded in relationship, reflection, and accountability.

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Our Vision

A social impact sector strengthened by clear governance, aligned systems, culturally grounded leadership, and healthy workplace cultures — creating lasting, accountable impact in communities.

Our Mission

Fireweed partners with nonprofit, community, and social impact organizations to strengthen governance, operational systems, funding alignment, leadership capacity, and workplace wellbeing.

Grounded in trauma-informed practice and informed by Indigenous and Western knowledge systems, we integrate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (TRC) into strategy, implementation, and frontline practice — helping organizations move from operational strain to clarity, resilience, and sustainable impact.

Core Collective

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    Nicole McFadyen

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    Frank Shannon

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    Mista Zaugg

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“The consultants at Fireweed bring outstanding expertise and intentionality to every session. The workshops are thoughtfully organized, with a genuine commitment to meeting each participant exactly where they are. I highly recommend Fireweed Learning & Consulting to any organization seeking meaningful, personalized support on their journey.”