Planning in Canada was shaped by colonial systems that displaced Indigenous governance and decision-making. We recognize that history.
Our work contributes to a shift toward decolonizing planning practice — supporting Indigenous self-determination, strengthening Nation-led planning processes, and advancing land-based governance.
Planning in Canada was shaped by colonial systems that displaced Indigenous governance and decision-making. We recognize that history.
Our work contributes to a shift toward decolonizing planning practice — supporting Indigenous self-determination, strengthening Nation-led planning processes, and advancing land-based governance.
Work with Nation-Led Planning may include:
Our role is to support — not direct — community leadership.
Featured Projects
snpink’tn Indian Band
Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy...
What our clients are saying:
“Meraki brings a relationship-focused approach that creates value and positive impacts for the communities with which they work. Maren asks thoughtful questions that empower staff and community members to guide their own planning processes. She is flexible and collaborative when scoping projects and eager to integrate her client’s staff in project tasks for mentorship, coaching, and capacity building throughout. Maren is skilled at adapting planning tools and methods to the unique governance and cultural context of each community, and committed to integrating cultural values and teachings into the work. Collaborating with Meraki doesn’t feel like managing a consultant to deliver a project, but rather working together as a cohesive team focused on the process as much as the outcome.”
Emily, Planning Manager, snpink’tn (Penticton) Indian Band
Award of Excellence
Meraki Community Planning was honoured to receive the 2021 Inclusionary Planning National Award of Excellence from the Canadian Institute of Planners. The award recognized our inclusionary, client-centred approach to Indigenous planning and our long-standing relationship with Kitselas First Nation, reflecting our commitment to respectful, collaborative, and community-led planning.
The work highlights the importance of community-led planning that supports Indigenous self-determination and strengthens planning practices beyond colonial approaches.
