New Direction

06/17/2026

Be a part of the conversation

Register today and be part of the conversation! Join us at the AFN 4th National Climate Gathering to connect, share knowledge, and help advance First Nations-led climate solutions. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/auiQ50YWMLP.

06/16/2026

One of the biggest mistakes we make in helping people is confusing accountability with shame.

Shame tells people they are the problem. Accountability helps people understand the problem and take responsibility for changing it.

Over the years, I’ve seen men completely disengage when they feel judged, criticized, or publicly embarrassed. I’ve also seen those same men step forward when they are treated with respect while still being held accountable for their choices.

If we are serious about creating healthier families, stronger leaders, and safer communities, we need approaches that build responsibility, growth, and long-term change.

Strong communities hold people accountable without tearing them down.

If your organization or community is looking to build restorative, accountability-focused programming for men and young men, consider booking a Restorative Program Assessment. The link is in the comments.

06/15/2026

Complimentary Restorative Program Assessment

Every community, school, organization, and workplace faces unique opportunities and challenges.

Our complimentary 30-minute Restorative Program Assessment is an opportunity to connect, explore your goals, identify priorities, and discuss how culturally grounded wellness, leadership, youth, and community development programming can support your team and community.

Whether you are planning a workshop, conference, staff training, youth initiative, or men’s wellness program, we would be honoured to learn more about your vision.

📞 306-420-9540
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.newdirectionconsulting.ca/book-workshops

06/15/2026

We spend a lot of time talking about crisis, but not nearly enough time talking about prevention.

Across many communities, men and young men are struggling with isolation, identity, grief, addiction, relationship breakdowns, and a lack of meaningful support. Yet too often, support only arrives after things have already fallen apart.

Real change starts earlier.

It starts with accountability, leadership, healthy relationships, strong role models, and consistent opportunities for men to grow before crisis becomes the focus.

Men’s wellness is not just about helping men. It is about strengthening families, protecting children, building healthier communities, and creating better outcomes for future generations.

If we are serious about change, we need to start investing in prevention, not just responding to emergencies after the damage is done.

What are you seeing in your community?

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.newdirectionconsulting.ca

06/14/2026

BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP & WELLNESS

Many communities are looking for more than one-time events and short-term solutions. They are looking for practical approaches that strengthen leadership, support wellness, build accountability, and create long-term impact.

New Direction Consulting provides:

✔ Men's Wellness Programming
✔ Youth Leadership Development
✔ Keynote Speaking
✔ Community Capacity Building
✔ Program Development & Consulting

We work with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Communities and Organizations, schools, organizations, and community leaders across Saskatchewan and Western Canada to develop culturally grounded, prevention-focused solutions that support healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities. These services align with the organization's mission of strengthening Indigenous communities through leadership development, wellness programming, and community-driven consulting.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.newdirectionconsulting.ca
📞 306-420-9540

Prevention. Accountability. Leadership.

06/14/2026

Everyone talks about rehabilitation, second chances, and helping people change.

But one of the challenges we've seen repeatedly while working with men is that when certain individuals reach out for help, especially those with histories involving incarceration, gangs, violence, addictions, or other serious issues, some of the very systems designed to support them are not prepared to work with them.

To be clear, safety matters. Boundaries matter. Accountability matters.

But if we believe people can change, we also need to ask a difficult question:

Who is responsible for helping the men that nobody wants to work with?

I've seen situations where men take the step to seek support, only to face additional barriers because of who they were, rather than who they're trying to become. Over time, those barriers can make reintegration, healing, and accountability even harder.

Starting Monday, June 15, we'll be launching a new video series exploring one of the most overlooked gaps in men's wellness, rehabilitation, and community support.

Not to excuse harmful behaviour.

Not to remove accountability.

But to have an honest conversation about what real rehabilitation, belonging, and community safety actually require.

Because if every door closes, we shouldn't be surprised when people stop knocking.

06/14/2026

BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP & WELLNESS

Many communities are looking for more than one-time events and short-term solutions. They are looking for practical approaches that strengthen leadership, support wellness, build accountability, and create long-term impact.

New Direction Consulting provides:

✔ Men’s Wellness Programming
✔ Youth Leadership Development
✔ Keynote Speaking
✔ Community Capacity Building
✔ Program Development & Consulting

We work with First Nations, Tribal Councils, schools, organizations, and community leaders across Saskatchewan and Western Canada to develop culturally grounded, prevention-focused solutions that support healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities. These services align with the organization’s mission of strengthening Indigenous communities through leadership development, wellness programming, and community-driven consulting.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.newdirectionconsulting.ca
📞 306-420-9540

Prevention. Accountability. Leadership.

06/13/2026

One of the most overlooked consequences of lateral violence is not who it affects today.

It’s the future leaders we lose tomorrow.

When people see others criticized, excluded, overlooked, or torn down for trying to grow, they pay attention. Some stop speaking up. Some stop applying. Some stop stepping into leadership roles altogether.

The damage extends far beyond one individual.

Communities lose potential leaders.
Organizations lose talent.
Families lose role models.
And opportunities for growth disappear before they ever begin.

The question isn’t whether lateral violence exists.

The question is: how many future leaders have we lost because of it?

06/13/2026

Workplace culture does not change by accident. It changes through awareness, accountability, communication, and leadership.

On June 23, New Direction Consulting will be facilitating a full-day Lateral Violence and Workplace Culture Workshop in the Edmonton area, bringing staff together to explore the impacts of lateral violence and practical strategies for building healthier, more respectful workplaces.

This interactive workshop helps participants:

• Understand the roots and impacts of lateral violence
• Strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills
• Promote accountability and professionalism
• Build stronger workplace relationships
• Create healthier team and organizational cultures

Our workshops are designed for First Nations, Indigenous organizations, non-profits, community programs, schools, workplaces, and leadership teams seeking meaningful and practical professional development.

If your organization is interested in booking a Lateral Violence Workshop, Workplace Culture Training, Leadership Development Session, or Team Building Experience, we would be pleased to connect.

📧 [email protected]
📞 306-420-9540
🌐 www.newdirectionconsulting.ca

Building stronger workplaces. Strengthening relationships. Supporting healthier communities.