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Who We’ve Worked With

Katisha has witnessed the power of meaningful partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples from around the world built on trust, respect, honesty, and pride.

When the roots of a good relationship are established, the impact will last beyond the four walls we work in and extend to the four directions, creating long-lasting impacts that our future generations will celebrate.

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Speaking and Facilitation

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Master of Ceremonies for the Assembly of First Nations 2026 Education Forum: Voices for Tomorrow, Lifting our Nations through Lifelong Learning

The forum convened First Nations leadership, Directors of Education, educators, post-secondary faculty, language and culture experts, and advocates from across the nation. Conversations honoured the UNESCO International Decade of Indigenous Languages while advancing First Nations control of education, the integration of First Nations languages into learning, and bold initiatives in lifelong learning.

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Katisha provided a statement to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on the rights of Indigenous women

Speaking on behalf of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Katisha affirmed that Indigenous health cannot be separated from Indigenous rights and named the 150-year-old Indian Act as the root cause of ongoing harm to First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples. The intervention urged Canada and other states to pass Bill S-2 as amended, end coerced sterilization, provide redress to survivors, and implement the National Inquiry's Calls for Justice.

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Co-host of the 12th annual our gathering in collaboration with the First Nations Leadership Council and the Government of Canada

The three-day gathering brought together the 204 First Nations of BC, the Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Indigenous Services Canada, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Katisha and Harold Tarbell led dialogue on the UN Declaration Act, Housing, Emergency Management, and Child and Family Services to advance collaboration, learning, and Nation-to-Crown dialogue.

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Recent Events

We uphold inherent rights and are committed to action. Katisha is a strategist, advocate, and knowledge keeper who builds consulting and advising partnerships with purpose and precision. Every relationship is shaped by reciprocity, intergenerational wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to self-determination.

Consulting and Advisory

International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ICLEI - canada

Alongside ICLEI Canada's Coastal Climate Resilience Collaborative, Katisha bridges the gap between First Nations, municipalities, and regional districts to reduce duplicative efforts and provide a clear pathway to respectful engagement advancing coastal resilience rooted in natural law and intergenerational wisdom.

British Columbia First Nations Justice Council BCFNJC

As a Strategic Advisor, Katisha focuses on advancing relationship-based approaches that elevate Nation-led justice initiatives, legal traditions, and regional priorities. This work directly implements accountability obligations under the BC First Nations Justice Strategy with the lived realities of title and rights holders.

  • "Katisha Paul is a fierce advocate with a deep understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and laws, knowledge that few people carry with the depth and integrity that she does today. She is a gift to our people, and it has been an honour to work alongside her in so many capacities. Her commitment, wisdom, and unwavering dedication continue to strengthen the communities and people she serves."

    — Elaine Alec

  • "While working with Katisha I have seen her ability to overcome adversity and challenges with grace and determination. Whether in political arenas or our community circles, she holds the teachings of our Ancestors."

    — tsiqw xwéxwne (Red Hummingbird), Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, Secwépemc

  • "Katisha has a remarkable ability to ground people through culture, truth, and connection. Drawing on both lived experience and deep cultural knowledge, she brings clarity and humanity to complex policy environments. Whether through her guidance, leadership, or her powerful singing voice, she brings people together in ways that foster understanding, trust, and meaningful collaboration."

    — Curtis Bedwell, BC First Nations Justice Council Policy Director

Ready to work together

Have a vision you want to transform into a reality? Katisha is here to speak, write, sing, dance, eat, and walk alongside you on the path to true reconciliation. She is ready to move your framework into direct action and create something meaningful together.

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