Organizational Decolonization – Indigenous Connect

Medicine Wheel Systems Theory (MWST): A Holistic Framework for Organizational Empowerment

ByAndrea January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

In a world dominated by colonial systems that prioritize profit, hierarchy, and individualism, organizations are increasingly seeking frameworks that foster equity, sustainability, and collective well-being. The Medicine Wheel Systems Theory (MWST), a powerful integration of the Indigenous Medicine Wheel and General Systems Theory (GST), offers a transformative approach to understanding and transforming organizations. MWST is a…

Legal Pluralism

Navigating the Path to Reconciliation: The Imperative to Re-align Indigenous Strategic Plans with Authentic Legal Traditions

ByAndrea July 31, 2024December 12, 2024

In the wake of the pivotal Supreme Court of Canada decision Restoule v. Canada (2024), a glaring beacon shines on the necessity for meaningful adherence to Indigenous laws—not merely in the form of policies but as integral fibers within organizational structures. This recent judgment mandates the government to remunerate First Nations for historical Treaty breaches, sending an unequivocal message about the significance of upholding treaty obligations (Supreme Court of Canada, 2024).