Services

At RIW Co., we empower educators and service providers with comprehensive services and resources for integrating solidarity in their practice and beyond.

Through our transformative keynote speaking engagements, facilitated workshops, and consulting services, we create space that nurture hearts and minds toward meaningful Indigenous authentic and sustainable solidarity.

And to be compelrely real with you, these services are meant to place light on hard truths and urge people to take accountable action. If you're ready for these discussions and committments, we invite you to connect with us. If not, you can find another Consulting Firm that will tend to mediocrity and the status quo.

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Keynote Speaking Engagements

Our keynote speaking engagements will have educators and service providers feeling elevated and empowered walking the path of authentic solidarity.

Through our relentless yet compassionate approach, we encourage educators and service providers to look within themselves to decolonize their minds, body, spirit, and soul.

If you want your event to leave feeling challenged and inspired, you have come to the right place. 

Previous Keynote Speaking Engagements

  • Pathways to Solidarity: Navigating Decolonization and Restorative Change
  • Impactful Indigenous Advocacy
  • Empowering Indigenous Youth to Success



Facilitated Workshops

Our facilitated workshops provide educators and service providers with practical tools to promote Indigenous solidarity in their practice. Our workshops utilize decolonial methods and research-based practices, along with grassroots experience. Additionally, depending on the requested workshop, RIW Co. will invite other Indigenous experts and specialists to ensure a comprehensive workshop experience.

Previous Facilitated Workshops 

  • Decolonizing Your Classroom Workshop
  • Becoming a Compassionate Educator Workshop
  • Honouring Gender Diversity in Schools: A Guide for Educators
  • Indigenous Perspectives on Early Childhood Education Workshop

Consulting Services

Suppose your school or organization seeks tangible methods to create meaningful efforts toward Indigenous solidarity. In that case, we offer the following consulting services:

  • Curriculum Design 
  • Toolkit Creation 
  • Policy Development 
  • Indigenous Insights

Our approaches are informed by grassroots experience, empirical research, and Indigenous worldviews, ensuring your educators and service providers have the guidance and tools to lead meaningful and sustainable change.

We have a very relational approach to our work, so expect to offer transparency, accountability, and kindness. This is the core of who we are.

Clientele

Testimonials

"What a delight to invite Candace to serve as the keynote speaker for our Students Aspiring to be Educators Conference! We have both followed her social media presence for quite some time, and one of the most compelling parts of Candace’s work is her experiences as an educator with her willingness to meet allies in the work of reconciliation. Both of these aspects of her presence and presentation did not disappoint.

Her presentation was dynamic, engaging, and thought-provoking. Ms. Linklater has a warm and inviting presence that radiates connection not only to our students, but also to all in attendance. Her presentation on reconciliation was heartfelt and hopeful, allowing all in attendance to begin to question the roots of their learning while also being deeply reflective of actionable steps to take for future teaching and learning. Candace repeatedly encouraged us to be curious about historical practices and to dig deeper origins of deeply held thoughts and beliefs to build a better future for learning for all students.

We were deeply impressed with her transparency and willingness to connect and to build relationships which we look forward to nurturing in years to come. Most importantly was the encouragement we received based on connections made with her throughout the conference; she saw hope for a more culturally responsive and inclusive teaching environment.

We would highly recommend, Candace Linklater, the Relentless Indigenous Woman, for any groups interested in reconciliation and honoring the roots of their learning!"

Southwest Minnesota State University, Nurturing the Roots for Learning Workshop


“It was truly an amazing talk and one that has breathed into me, a life force breath I have needed as a human and educator in this field for 30 years. I have attended many workshops in order to learn, decolonize, grow,  be an ally and truly a more effective educator. This is the workshop I have been waiting for.” The Halton Resource Connection, Indigenous Perspectives on Early Childhood Education Workshop

“Candace challenges teachers to think about their own teaching practices within the community and how they can support student success. She encourages educators to analyze how colonization has shaped their educational practices and encourages everyone to question what they can do to promote a holistic environment for all students…We deeply appreciate the gift of knowledge that Candace shared with us through her presentation and look forward to hearing more about her relentless success. Meegwetch Candace!” Moosonee Public School, Decolonizing Your Classroom Workshop

“Our staff were enthralled by all the learning and kindness you brought to our Indigenous Knowledges event. There were so many opportunities for critical reflections as individuals and as an organization. You truly are a Relentless Indigenous Woman, an engaging speaker and an educator who is passionate about speaking the truth, shifting narratives and walking the path towards reconciliation. We cannot thank you enough for honouring us with your teachings in this humbling journey!” CASA Child and Adolescent and Family Mental Health, Decolonial Framework: Supporting the Path Toward Reconciliation Workshop 

“Candace is genuine and direct in her delivery when she speaks about her journey and the need to connect with young people in order to break down the barriers that have been planted through colonization as well as the injustices that people have been subjected to throughout history and ongoing today. Her words are a frank exploration of addressing the challenges and truth behind our imposed societal structures and how these structures must be broken down in order to truly walk a path of reconciliation.” Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Empowering Indigenous Youth to Success Workshop