INDIGENOUS-LED LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS & CONSULTING
Supporting People. Developing Leaders. Strengthening Communities
Culturally grounded programs, training, and consulting that help First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and community organizations strengthen wellness, leadership, capacity, and long-term outcomes.
About New Direction Consulting
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New Direction Consulting is an Indigenous-owned consulting, leadership development, and wellness company based in Onion Lake, Saskatchewan. We work with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations, schools, non-profits, governments, and community agencies across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.
Our work combines Indigenous knowledge, lived experience, culturally grounded approaches, and practical leadership development to support stronger people, organizations, and communities.
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Our services focus on men’s wellness, youth leadership, leadership and professional development, community wellness, strategic planning, program development, and capacity building.
Programs and services are designed around the priorities of each community or organization, with an emphasis on practical tools, accountability, healthy relationships, leadership development, prevention, and sustainable community-driven outcomes.
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New Direction Consulting provides flexible services that can be adapted to the needs of each partner. Programming can be delivered through in-person or virtual workshops, single-day and multi-day training, conferences and wellness gatherings, speaking engagements, consulting projects, and ongoing program support.
We work collaboratively with communities and organizations to develop services that respect local priorities, cultural context, existing strengths, and long-term goals.
Featured Services
Our work is grounded in lived experience, cultural understanding, and a commitment to real outcomes. We deliver structured, relationship-based services that support individuals, communities, and leadership in building stronger foundations.
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Purpose
Support men in rebuilding healthy relationships with themselves, their families, and their community through culturally grounded wellness programming.
Topics
Identity & Purpose
Trauma Awareness
Healthy Masculinity
Fatherhood
Communication
Emotional Wellness
Addiction Recovery Support
Leadership & Responsibility
Recommended Format
8-week series
16-week series
52-week series
Weekend retreats
Community gatherings/Fundraisers
One-day workshops
Target Audience
Adult men (18+)
Expected Outcomes
Improved emotional awareness
Increased participation
Stronger peer support
Healthier relationships
Increased cultural connection
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Purpose
Equip youth with practical leadership skills while strengthening confidence, resilience, and cultural identity.
Topics
Goal Setting
Respect
Leadership
Employment Readiness
Financial Literacy
Healthy Relationships
Cultural Identity
Decision Making
Public Speaking
Teamwork
Community Service
Entrepreneurship
Ages
13-25
Delivery
Weekly/Monthly sessions
Land-based activities
Mentorship
Guest speakers
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Designed for:
Chief & Council
Directors
Managers
Supervisors
Staff
Topics
Strategic Leadership
Accountability
Governance
Communication
Team Development
Conflict Resolution
Workplace Culture
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Topics
Workplace Respect
Psychological Safety
Communication
Accountability
Healthy Teams
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Culture
Ideal for:
All departments.
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Supports include:
Program Design
Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Community Engagement
Logic Models
Funding Applications
Policy Development
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Includes:
Funding Research
Proposal Writing
Budget Development
Reporting
Partnership Development
Goal:
Increase external funding flowing into the Community.
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Purpose
Interactive experiential workshop exploring the life journey of boys and men, the impacts of trauma, identity, healing, accountability, and community responsibility.
Ideal Audience
Men
Staff
Youth
Leadership
Justice Programs
Schools
Duration
2 to 4 hours
Expected Outcomes
Increased understanding
Greater empathy
Stronger leadership
Community dialogue
Practical strategies for supporting men and youth
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Examples
Men's Wellness Conference
Family Wellness Gathering
Youth Leadership Summit
Community Healing Gathering
Staff Development Conference
Include
Planning
Facilitation
Guest Speakers
Registration
Media
Evaluation
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Services include:
Professional Photography
Videography
Community Storytelling
Social Media Content
Promotional Videos
360 Photo Booth
Drone Videography
insta360 Videography
Event Documentation
Annual Report Photography
Purpose
Help Communities document successes, celebrate community achievements, and strengthen communication with members, funders, and partners.
August 30 to September 1, 2026
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STAND STRONG
Men’s & Young Men’s Wellness Gathering
ROAD TO NEW YORK!!
ROAD TO NEW YORK!!
Interview with Christopher Merasty, CEO & Founder of New Direction Consulting
Seven months ago, New Direction Consulting began with one idea:
To serve people with honesty, integrity, and purpose.
Starting a business was one of the most uncertain decisions I’ve ever made. There were questions, doubts, and moments when I wondered whether this vision would become reality.
To many silent battles
Some people are carrying more pain than they know how to explain.
This is why prevention, honest conversations, and checking in earlier matters more than people realize.
Silence is hurting too many people.
The future of our communities
We talked about respect, responsibility, accountability, leadership, and making choices that move us toward the future we want.
These young people aren’t just preparing for employment.
They’re building confidence.
Finding their voice.
Supporting one another.
Learning that leadership begins with taking responsibility for their own lives.
Real change happens when we invest in our youth.
Invest in Prevention. Build the Next Generation of Leaders
New Direction Consulting is creating a national youth leadership initiative focused on prevention, responsibility, leadership, and healthy decision-making.
We’re inviting organizations, First Nations, schools, businesses, and community partners to invest in a long-term initiative that provides free educational content, leadership resources, workshops, and community programming for youth across Canada.
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“This session helped me understand how to approach young men differently. It made me reflect on how we engage and where we lose them.”
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“Very real and grounded. This is something we need more of in our programs, especially for men who don’t usually engage.”
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“The accountability piece stood out. It was clear but not shaming, which is something we struggle with in practice.”
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“This should be part of staff training. It connects directly to what we deal with daily.”
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“I’ve seen these situations many times. This gave a clearer way to approach them without escalating things.”
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“Some parts were heavy, but they needed to be said. It created a space to think differently.”
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“I liked how it focused on responsibility without putting people down. That’s important for the youth we work with.”
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“Would have liked more time. The discussion part felt rushed because people were just starting to open up.”
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“Good structure. Easy to follow. Could see how to actually use this in real situations.”
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“This is needed in our community. We don’t have enough for men and young men.”
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100+ Programs Delivered
Leadership, wellness and capacity building.
Indigenous-Owned
Grounded in community relationships and lived experience.
Serving Western Canada
First Nations, Tribal Councils, schools, governments and organizations.
Professional Event Media
High-quality photo, video and 360 experiences.
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