Communications

Communications is about getting the right information to, and from, the right people.
Effective communications involves using a diversity of  approaches. They will differ based on who you want to reach, what you want to say or what information you want to gather.
We will:
  • work with you to clearly define the purpose and objectives of your communications campaign.
  • help you plan and implement the best messages and approaches for reaching and engaging people.
  • create an integrated set of communication products appropriate for the people you are trying to reach.

Examples of communications work

Breathe Clean Air Comox Valley
Volunteer work for this community group includes all communications responsibilities including developing and updating its website, social media  e-newsletter and educational graphics and resources. It also includes conducting all media relations and doing public presentations.

Stewardship Centre for BC
Work for this BC-wide organization included managing social media; maintaining 2 websites; writing and graphic design of materials; and coordinating draft brand strategy and communications strategy. Also developed “Stewardship Champion” profiles and graphics for special legacy project.

Materials Efficiency Research Group
Helped Ottawa-based consulting firm develop a communications strategy and designed a new website reflecting new objectives and messages.

Tahltan Welcome Home celebration
Developed a booklet based on the Welcome Home event hosted by the Tahltan Band Council for former students of residential schools and their families.

Victim Services Unit
Developed a multi-year communication strategy for the Unit and rewrote their website to bring it in line with strategy’s goals and objectives.

Kwanlin Dun First Nation
Produced a number of newsletters for KDFN (October 2010 to April 2013),  different departmental publications, and four annual reports (2008-09 to 2011-12). Also produced a small informational booklet for people visiting KDFN’s Traditional Territory.

UyidYnji Tl’aku (I let it go now)
Did media relations for healing gathering and celebration potlatch for survivors of residential schools. Created a healing booklet based on the event.

Building & Planning Our Economy
Developed communications materials for Carcross Tagish Development Corporation. See Building our Economy and Planning our Economy.

Ratification materials
Wrote series of information sheets, summaries and other materials for vote on land claims and self-government agreements for two different First Nations. See example: An Overview of Yukon Land Claims.