Kennedy Governance Strategies
Senior advice for navigating Indigenous governance, Treaties and the government.
We are a boutique advisory practice supporting Indigenous governments, and the companies and foundations that work with them, to navigate complex intergovernmental relations, the implementation of Treaties and Self-Government agreements,
and Arctic and Northern policy.
What we do
Kennedy Governance Strategies supports Indigenous governments and their partners across three modes of work:
Advising on strategy,
Building the institutions and tools that
governance requires, and
Implementing at the tables where
decisions get made.
Who we work with
Indigenous Governments
Modern Treaty Nations
Self-Governing Nations
Métis Governments
Nations advancing Treaty, Self-Government, or major project files
Foundations & Non-Profits
Foundations working on Modern Treaties, Self-Government, and Arctic / Northern policy
National and regional Indigenous organizations
Sector initiatives and policy-focused non-profits
Industry
Proponents and investors in major projects
Professional services firms requiring Indigenous governance insight
Institutional clients navigating rights, consultation, and Nation-to-Nation relationships
Partner Firms
Specialist firms in defence, security, and major projects
Multi-disciplinary advisory and analytical firms
Co-delivered engagements where we contribute Indigenous governance depth
Who we are
Led by Jake Kennedy
Kennedy Governance Strategies is led by Jake Kennedy, a senior advisor with nearly two decades of experience in Indigenous governance, modern treaty implementation, intergovernmental relations, and Arctic and Northern policy. Jake previously served as a Director General at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, where he worked on federal policy, Nation-to-Nation relationships, and the practical realities of Treaty and Self-Government implementation.
Kennedy Governance Strategies reflects the way he works: senior, relationship-based, and grounded in the judgment that complex governance files require. The firm supports a small number of Indigenous governments, foundations, and partner organizations at a time, ensuring each engagement receives the attention it deserves.