Nikan Skátne – a new virtual regional space dedicated to Indigenous Planning
JUNE 2, 2025
After years of dedicated work, we are particularly proud to launch Nikan Skátne, the new online regional space dedicated to Indigenous Planning!
Nikan Skátne is the embodiment of our collective vision: to ensure planning is a pathway to self-determination, self-sufficiency and healing.
A SPACE BY AND FOR US
Created mainly by and for First Nations people, the space is designed for everyone, from those just getting started with planning to those who are ready to implement their plan.
When visiting Nikan Skátne, you’ll be invited to explore our…
SHARING CIRCLE
Here, you can get in touch with the Regional Planning Circle, and discover what mentoring and training opportunities are available.
ROOTING SPACE
Here, you’re invited to root your approach in the land, culture and language of your Nation, so planning can be a path to resurgence.
PLANNING SPACE
Here, you can deepen your practice with tips, tools and resources shared by mentors from our region and abroad.
SPARKING CHANGE
Here, we invite you to explore the land and let First Nations tell you how planning brings their collective vision to life.
REBUILDING THE CIRCLE
The logo and name of the virtual space represent our commitment to rebuilding the circle, within communities and between Nations. Born at the edge of the woods, where two words from both of this land’s linguistic families meet, the name resonates with our desire to contribute to creating Nikan (the future), Skátne (together).
If you would like to explore the work of Terry Randy Awashish, creator of our logo, and learn more about the mentors who inspired the name of the space, please visit Nikan Skátne-Creating the future together.
A COLLECTIVE PROJECT
Nikan Skátne is a collective project, carried by a regional community. The stories and teachings of our mentors guided us throughout the creation process.
We are grateful to all the people who shared their voices with us, particularly: Alaniss Matte (Pessamit), Amanda Simon (Kanehsatà:ke), Bradley Polson (Long Point), Chantal Kistabish (Abitibi8inni), Daren Germain (Mashteuiatsh), Dawn Germain-Metallic (Listuguj), Francine Whiteduck (Kitigan Zibi), Karonhiénhawe Linda Delormier (Kahnawà:ke), Kimberly Chevrier (Kebaowek), Kimberly Roy (Abitibi8inni), Marc Blanchette-Courtois (Mashteuiatsh), Marie-Eve Bouchard (Essipit), Marie-Philippe Malec Ménard (Nutashkuan), Naomi Robinson (Wolf Lake), Nancy Rother (Non-Indigenous), Roy Weistche (Waskaganish), Sabryna Godbout (Wendake), Suzy Goodleaf (Kahnawà:ke) and Zachary Whiteduck (Kitigan Zibi).
We are also grateful for our colleagues in other regions who created inspiring and complementary resources. Finally, we acknowledge the Government of Canada for financially supporting the project.