Boozhoo!
I’m Chad Poitra. At InnoNative, we focus on abundance: unlocking the potential within our clients. Our work is driven by both Indigenous and modern values, guiding each project and partnership. We are committed to integrity and dedicated to helping our clients thrive.
Strategic Advancement
Advancement represents the proactive union of these three elements: strategically and authentically investing in high-impact relationships. Advancement represents short-term actions that impact the long-term sustainability of an organization’s relationships. We help you foster and mobilize a community of supporters.
Comprehensive Strategy
Does your organization need help identifying next steps? Do you need more clarity in direction and goal setting? Let our team help you uncover the underlying strategy that makes sense for your organization. We help you gain clarity.
Storytelling and Communications
Does your organization need help interacting with your community? Are you struggling with brand awareness, engagement, and advocacy? Let us design a pathway towards authentic relationships with your audience. We help you build connections.
Fundraising and Development
Does your organization need access to funds? Are you struggling to generate consistent revenues? Do you have a specific fundraising campaign you need to launch? Let us analyze, assess, and make a plan towards engaging donors. We help you grow capacity.
The Seven Grandfathers
The Seven Grandfathers teachings are one way we stay grounded in our work at InnoNative. Rooted in Anishinaabe teachings, they help us remember that strategy is not separate from responsibility. The way we build relationships, make decisions, communicate, and support our clients matters just as much as the outcomes we help create.
These teachings guide us to lead with wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth—not as abstract values, but as daily practices in how we show up for Native-led, Native-serving, and mission-driven organizations.
Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom) We apply strategic insights to guide our clients toward success.
Zaagi’idiwin (Love) We prioritize building meaningful relationships with our clients.
Manaaji’idiwin (Respect) We ensure every voice is heard and valued in our work.
Aakwa’ode’ewin (Bravery) We help our clients take bold steps toward positive change.
Gwekwaadziwin (Honesty) We operate with transparency in all that we do.
Dbaadendiziwin (Humility) We serve our communities with this understanding.
Debwewin (Truth) We help organizations discover their true potential and walk in that truth.