About us

Our Mission Unveiled

  • Who We Are

    At Gizhiiwekwewag Consulting, we are passionate advocates for Indigenous communities, reconciliation, and social justice. Co-founded by Autumn Windego and Shannon Stone, our team combines a powerful blend of lived experience, professional expertise, and cultural knowledge. We are dedicated to providing training, workshops, and consulting services that inspire transformative change and foster a profound understanding across diverse sectors. Our approach goes beyond surface-level solutions, aiming to create impactful, lasting progress toward equity and respect for Indigenous communities.

  • What We Do

    We equip industries with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster authentic connections with Indigenous communities and integrate reconciliation and diversity values into their operations. Our services provide customized guidance to sectors like mining, oil & gas, education, and government, empowering them to create respectful, inclusive workplaces. By offering tailored solutions, we help bridge gaps in cultural awareness, providing strategies that go beyond surface-level compliance to drive lasting impact

  • Why We Do It

    Our purpose is rooted in a vision of a just and inclusive future where Indigenous cultures are honored, and their contributions celebrated. As lifelong social activists, we are committed to challenging systemic inequities by fostering awareness, empathy, and integrity within organizations. We believe that by inspiring meaningful understanding, we can help build a foundation for lasting social responsibility and reconciliation. A portion of our proceeds goes directly to initiatives close to our hearts: Bring Our Children Home now named Biskaabiiyaang and Indigenous artists. We will also continue to provide workshops free of charge that empower, build strength and capacity for First Nation communities. Through this work, we aim to support a legacy of respect, understanding, and advocacy for generations to come.

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Shannon Stone indizhinikaaz, Mizha Kii Aana Kodook indigo, makwa indoodem, Wauzhushk Onigum nindoonji.

Shannon Stone is a respected leader in Indigenous Community Relations and Child Welfare Advocacy, offering invaluable expertise to industries seeking to enhance corporate social responsibility and reconciliation efforts. With numerous years of foundational experience surrounding social services, Shannon brings insight into deep-seated systemic challenges faced by First Nations communities; merely her firsthand knowledge of intergenerational trauma cements her drive for real and lasting support systems.

In her role as a Community Relations Advisor, Shannon led initiatives related to preserving the language and cultural practices of Indigenous people as well as raising awareness about Truth and Reconciliation. Her guidance allows each industry to develop a respectful and productive community engagement strategy, which will build trust and provide tangible benefits to Indigenous communities.

Shannon's approach to capacity building has been client-centered and community-focused, trying to create opportunities that would build capacity into communities with which she works, ensuring a sustained, positive impact. Outside of her professional work, Shannon is a proud mother of three sons and two bonus children, and her role as a caregiver further informs her empathetic and nurturing approach to being an advocate. Beyond this, she has continued to support families in need of advocacy and representation through Bring Our Children Home, now called Biskaabiiyaang a youth-led grassroots organization.

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Autumn Windego indizhinikaaz, Niizhoosebinesiikwe indigo. Manidoo Baawitigong nindoonjii. Makwa indoodem

Autumn Windego is an adamant advocate for Indigenous youth and families, deeply devoted to positive change and a life of service. As a mother of two daughters, a bonus mom to one, and a former youth in care, she brings both personal and professional insight to her work. Growing up in and later working within the Child Welfare System, she understands the gaps within these systems and the impacts of colonization and assimilation on Indigenous people.

Autumn’s advocacy began in high school, where she supported Indigenous youth and families through nonprofits and Ontario Friendship Centers. She elevated Indigenous voices on national and global platforms, including the United Nations, on Indigenous rights.

In 2016, she co-founded the nonprofit, youth led grassroots organization originally called Bring Our Children Home, now called Biskaabiiyaang to support former youth and youth in the child welfare system, advocate for Indigenous rights, and address issues of human trafficking.

Transitioning into the mining industry, Autumn worked in Indigenous Community Relations initiatives that foster reconciliation between Indigenous communities and industry. She promotes cultural teachings, respectful engagement with Indigenous perspectives, and supports community development. Her role merges activism with corporate social responsibility, helping industries build trust and create effective, culturally respectful approaches that deliver tangible benefits for communities.

Autumn’s dedication echoes a commitment to breaking cycles of trauma and advocating for Indigenous voices. With resilience and authenticity, she champions Indigenous rights, envisioning a future where Indigenous communities are empowered and respected.