NEPENEḴ \nə́pənəq\ noun:

to give advice, lecture, make a speech, pass on cultural teachings.

We recognize First Nations’ inherent Rights and title by ensuring all voices are heard, consent is honoured, and the UN Declaration is actively implemented. Through speaking, facilitation, advising, and research grounded by the laws of the land. NEPENEḴ walks alongside Nations, governments, and communities to turn rights into reality and protect the wellbeing of future generations.

Mission

The teachings of our Ancestors guide every gathering, Indigenous leadership shapes the future, and the lands, waters, and lifeways gifted to us are protected for the great-great-great grandchildren still to come. A world where intergenerational knowledge transfer is celebrated as the foundation of self-determination, and where Indigenous Peoples walk freely in the fullness of who they are.

Vision

IYOŦET Respect

We value partnerships that honour, respect, and reciprocate energies

ŦE¸IT: Honesty

True accountability is proven through our transparent work ethic

QE¸NȺȽ Responsibility

We all carry the responsibility to the Earth, our relatives, and future generations

ŚW̱ELI¸IȻEN: Kindness

We see strength in working with a good heart, good mind, and good intentions

A woman standing against a black background wearing a green cardigan over a black turtleneck and a colorful, rainbow-striped skirt with floral patterns at the bottom. She has dark hair and is looking at the camera. 
Katisha Paul, NEPENEḴ Founder

Why NEPENEḴ?

Katisha provides keynote speaking, advisory, and policy guidance for gatherings ranging from small groups to 700+ in-person and online. Her strategic implementation of First Nations’ inherent Title and Rights affirmed in UNDRIP are delivered with depth, clarity, and care.

Katisha Paul the Union of BC Indian Chiefs speaking to first nations chiefs about Indigenous rights, education, Indigenous relations. 
Founder and Principal Consultant

Katisha Paul

Kwikws l̲vs̲áos (Little Angel) is a xwílŋəxw sɬéniʔ (woman of this land) from the W̱JOȽEȽP and Lil'wat Nations, living in xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nation on the unceded Coast Salish territory. She is a captivating leader, Speaker, Strategic Advisor, and Knowledge Keeper whose work moves seamlessly between Indigenous circles, boardrooms, Chief Councils, and the United Nations headquarters.

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