An Indigenous Approach to Strategic Planning Description: Traditional values & knowledge are fundamental components to strategic planning; this session will share how to incorporate them into your planning process. Session topics: Identifying and understanding Indigenous traditional values and knowledge related to planning What is Strategic Planning? & Why is it important? How can Strategic Plans align with Indigenous Views and/or TRC Calls to Action? Steps to Strategic Planning Speaker: Tanya Tourangeau Tanya Tourangeau is a proud Dene First Nation from the Northwest Territories, currently living on Treaty 6 territory in Alberta. Strongly believing we can build this nation together, Tanya’s work focuses on bridging partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities. Her background is in leading Reconciliation through joint economic development, policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, and organizational change. Tanya has worked for many Indigenous and non-Indigenous government, non-profit and for-profit organizations to create meaningful, large-scale systemic impact. Tanya’s Vision for her Indigenous-led consulting business, Tanya T Consulting: Through Reconciliation and Collaboration, Indigenous People and Canada Thrive Together.