Native Women’s Association of Canada

I began by conducting comprehensive literature reviews, jurisdictional scans, and baseline research on Indigenous economic development, labor market trends, and disability inclusion frameworks. This involved analyzing academic research, government labor datasets, and institutional policy documents to identify structural barriers impacting Indigenous workforce participation.

Through this review, I mapped existing gaps in federal and provincial program support, examined regional employment patterns, and identified systemic barriers affecting Indigenous women and gender-diverse workers. This synthesized foundation established clear benchmarks and structured priorities for subsequent qualitative and quantitative investigations.

I integrated Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) into every phase of the research cycle to assess how intersecting identity factors—including gender, Indigeneity, disability, geography, and age—impact access to economic opportunities. This approach ensured that policy questions moved beyond aggregate figures to reflect diverse community realities.

By framing workforce data through an intersectional lens, I examined specific structural obstacles, such as inadequate child care, accessibility gaps for persons with disabilities, and distinct geographic constraints. This methodology enabled NWAC to articulate targeted policy remedies rather than broad, one-size-fits-all labor solutions.

I designed and executed qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to collect and evaluate labor market data, program outcomes, and community feedback. This work combined statistical demographic analysis with qualitative stakeholder perspectives to capture both measurable trends and nuanced lived experiences.

To ensure findings reflected ground-level priorities, I collaborated with Indigenous community representatives, external stakeholders, and partner organizations. This collaborative process reinforced the authenticity and empirical credibility of the research baseline.

Following the analytical phase, I synthesized research findings into practical workforce program designs and institutional strategies. This involved identifying specific intervention points across training, skill development, barrier mitigation, and entrepreneurial financing.

I aligned research conclusions with federal funding criteria and internal organizational capabilities, ensuring proposed initiatives were operationally sustainable and deliverable. This work bridged empirical research and tangible community-facing programming.

I consolidated the research findings, GBA+ evaluations, and program frameworks into authored policy briefs, comprehensive research reports, and executive recommendations. These documents were tailored to inform senior leadership discussions, guide advocacy campaigns, and provide clear policy alternatives to government decision-makers.

While managing multiple concurrent policy projects, I maintained structured tracking processes to ensure every research brief and strategic submission was delivered within rigorous timelines. This sustained output supported NWAC's leadership in high-level intergovernmental dialogues.