Bridging Wisdom
Indigenous Relations & Education
We offer cultural workshops that blend education, storytelling, and music to foster deeper understanding and respect.
Honoring Culture, Building Bridges
True reconciliation begins with understanding—and understanding begins with listening. Through Bridging Wisdom Workshops, Julien Lepage draws from his own Métis heritage and years of learning directly from elders of the Blood Tribe, Louis Bull, and Cree Nation.
In collaboration with renowned Indigenous educator and performer Walter MacDonald White Bear, these sessions are more than workshops—they’re experiences of shared storytelling, ceremony, and honest dialogue. Rooted in the teachings of the Medicine Wheel and grounded in practical workplace applications, each workshop helps your team move beyond surface-level inclusion initiatives to build authentic, respectful relationships.
What to Expect
Where Cultural Awareness Meets Practical Action
Each Bridging Wisdom Workshop is tailored to your team’s level of knowledge and comfort, creating a safe, welcoming space to explore:
- Foundational Indigenous teachings, including the Medicine Wheel and its applications to leadership and teamwork.
- Protocols and respectful approaches for building authentic relationships with Indigenous colleagues, partners, and communities.
- The history and impact of lateral violence and how it shapes workplace dynamics today.
- Honest dialogue—a chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and gain practical tools for fostering inclusion and respect.
Each session encourages open-hearted learning, where curiosity leads the way and authentic understanding takes root.
Workshop Formats
Flexible Options to Fit Your Team
Lunch & Learn (60-90 minutes)
A powerful introduction to Indigenous relations and respectful engagement.
Half-Day Workshop (3-4 hours)
Expanded teachings with deeper discussions, circle work, and cultural protocols.
Full-Day Immersive Experience (7-8 hours)
A fully immersive experience exploring Indigenous wisdom, reconciliation themes, and cultural integration practices.
Long-Term Development Series
Ongoing guidance for organizations committed to long-term cultural awareness and relationship-building.
Lasting Impact
The lessons shared in Bridging Wisdom extend far beyond your meeting room. Teams leave with:
- Deeper awareness of Indigenous history, culture, and lived experiences.
- Greater confidence to engage respectfully with Indigenous colleagues and communities.
- A shared understanding of how cultural awareness strengthens teamwork and leadership.
- A stronger foundation for authentic reconciliation within your organization.
Ready to Build Bridges?
Let’s create a workshop experience that honors culture, fosters dialogue, and strengthens relationships within your organization.
We were looking for something unique for our team, and this experience exceeded our expectations. It was fun, meaningful, and left a lasting impact on how we work together.
This session broke down barriers, encouraged real communication, and got us working together in a way we’ve never experienced before.
One of the best team-building experiences we’ve ever had — it was joyful, profound, and left our team re-energized and connected.
Testimonials
A glimpse into the experiences of those who have stepped into healing spaces led by Julien.
