Ever Sick! Consulting: Community‑Led Policy, Advocacy, and Support

Consulting Services

Ever Sick! Consulting delivers culturally grounded, community‑centered consulting services that strengthen organizations, support inclusive policy development, and advance 2SLGBTQQIA+ equity across sectors. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge, lived experience, and a commitment to meaningful systems change, we help communities, governments, and service providers build safer, more responsive environments.

Community Consultations

We lead trauma‑informed, culturally safe consultations that uplift community voice and honour local knowledge. Our approach ensures that programs, policies, and initiatives reflect the lived realities of the people they impact.

Our consultation services include:

  • Engagement sessions with youth, Elders, leadership, and community members
  • Strength‑based discussions that identify priorities and solutions
  • Inclusive facilitation grounded in cultural safety
  • Clear, actionable recommendations based on community feedback

These consultations support First Nations, municipalities, non‑profits, and regional partners in designing services that honour identity, culture, and community needs.


Policy Review & Development

We provide comprehensive policy review and development services for HR departments, governments, First Nations, and healthcare organizations.

Our policy work focuses on:

  • Identifying gaps, risks, and barriers in existing policies
  • Ensuring alignment with best practices in equity, inclusion, and cultural safety
  • Strengthening organizational accountability and compliance
  • Developing new policies that reflect community values and legal standards

We specialize in workplace culture, human resources, service delivery, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ inclusion.

Grant Writing & Funding Support

We help organizations secure the resources they need to deliver impactful, community‑driven programs.

Our grant writing services include:

  • Full proposal development
  • Funding research and opportunity matching
  • Budget development and narrative alignment
  • Editing, refinement, and compliance review
  • Support with reporting requirements for funded projects

Our approach ensures that proposals are compelling, culturally grounded, and aligned with funder expectations.

Advocacy Support for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Initiatives

We provide strategic guidance and capacity‑building for 2SLGBTQQIA+ led initiatives, helping communities and organizations advance safety, visibility, and systemic change.

We support:

  • Advocacy planning and strategy development
  • Inclusive program and initiative design
  • Community‑led campaigns and projects
  • Leadership and youth capacity‑building

Our work uplifts Two‑Spirit, Trans, and Queer voices while helping organizations create affirming, inclusive environments.

Reporting & Documentation

Clear, culturally informed reporting strengthens accountability and long‑term impact. We support organizations with:

  • Funding and program reports
  • Community consultation summaries
  • Policy review documentation
  • Advocacy and initiative reporting

Our reports help organizations communicate outcomes, challenges, and next steps to funders, leadership, and community members.

Our Approach

Ever Sick! Consulting is guided by principles of respect, relationality, and community empowerment. We bring together professional expertise, cultural knowledge, and lived experience to support organizations in:

  • Advancing equity and inclusion
  • Strengthening cultural safety
  • Building sustainable, community‑led solutions
  • Supporting 2SLGBTQQIA+ leadership and visibility

We remain committed to creating spaces where Indigenous and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are heard, valued, and supported.