Consulting / Legal / Personal Services

Braided Education Consulting, LLC

Braided Education Consulting, LLC is a Native-owned consulting firm focused on building meaningful, sustainable relationships with tribal communities, schools, and organizations. With an approach rooted in “Native Ways of Knowing and Doing,” Braided Education partners with communities to co-design culturally responsive and locally relevant practices, integrating Indigenous and Western perspectives. Their signature project, A Co-designed Climate Science Collaborative, brings teachers and students together on the ancestral lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to learn through culturally connected, place-based experiences. Braided Education Consulting is dedicated to creating impactful, braided approaches that honor and uplift Indigenous knowledge.

Sister Sky Incorporated

Sister Sky Incorporated is a Native American, woman-owned small business specializing in culturally-conscious consulting services for Native American and disadvantaged communities. As an SBA-certified 8(a) and economically disadvantaged woman-owned business (EDWOSB), Sister Sky Inc. provides training, technical assistance, event management, and communications tailored to the unique needs of Indian Country. With over 75 years of combined experience, their dedicated team offers expertise in project and financial management, policy development, strategic planning, and more—all with a commitment to empowering communities to achieve health, education, safety, and self-determination.

Tshimakain Creek Labs, LLC

Tshimakain Creek Labs, LLC (T-Creek Labs) is a tribally-owned laboratory based in Spokane, WA, specializing in environmental and drug testing services. Committed to quality and reliability, T-Creek Labs provides essential testing solutions to support health, safety, and environmental stewardship within the community.

Kauffman & Associates Inc.

Kauffman & Associates, Inc. (KAI) is an American Indian– and woman-owned consulting firm founded in 1990, dedicated to advancing the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. With expertise in behavioral health, public health, education, and tribal affairs, KAI combines Indigenous Knowledge with data-driven strategies to support community-led solutions for healing and growth. Committed to meaningful impact, KAI collaborates with stakeholders across Indian Country, empowering tribal nations with resources and insights that drive lasting positive change.

Spo-ka'nay Enterprise

Spo-ka’nay Enterprises LLC is a woman- and Native-owned consulting business founded by Maria Griffin in Spokane, Washington. With over 35 years of experience in professional and technical writing, Maria named Spo-ka’nay to honor her American Indian heritage, drawing from the Interior Salish word for Spokane. Spo-ka’nay Enterprises specializes in consulting and training services with a focus on health, science, and tribal communities, helping organizations build capacity through effective infrastructure, best practices, and continuous improvement. From technical assistance to professional writing and facilitation, Spo-ka’nay is dedicated to creating impactful partnerships and supporting community growth.

MAQA Collective

MAQA Collective is a Native-owned consulting service led by an experienced Indigenous mother, artist, and writer in the Pacific Northwest. With over 15 years of expertise in marketing, MAQA Collective is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals tell their authentic stories. Named after the Hopi word "maqa," meaning "to give," the collective is built on principles of kindness, care, and trust. Through an immersive, heartfelt approach, MAQA Collective crafts unique, impactful content that resonates deeply with audiences—bringing each client’s brand to life.