Hope Nation Consulting LLC

Hope Nation, LLC provides consultant services to organization and community leaders to respond to the hopes and needs of their communities. We believe all indigenous people possess a deep hope that not only sustained their existence through historical atrocities, but has increased self-determination and strengthened their sovereignty as independent Nations. With a combined 47 years of academic leadership and community development experience we assist Indigenous and rural communities through the process of turning hope into powerful, positive change. Recognizing the unique nature of Indigenous and rural communities, Hope Nation takes an individualized approach to understand a community's culture, history, geographic connection, existing assets, and governance structures. Hope Nation works with a variety of community partners including non-profits, educational institutions, and government entities. We offer a wide range of services from asset mapping, organizational management, program planning and evaluation, to social enterprise development, community wealth building processes, and community empowerment practices. At Hope Nation, we envision a world of thriving communities driven by collective voice and renewed hope. Core values that drive our work include: 1. Use hope as a catalyst for change. Turn community hope into reality by connecting existing assets and knowledge to innovative change strategies. 2. Build community wealth. Work collaboratively with community leaders to design programs and systems that support the creation of an inclusive, sustainable economy, built on locally-rooted and broadly-held ownership. 3. Create authentic community partnerships. Build community capacity by creating diverse teams of consultants, students, and community members to carry out project tasks/goals. 4. Honor community. Community projects will strive to preserve traditional practices, teachings, and assets.