If we aren't creating understanding, we don't have a reason to exist.
Folkway is committed to creating inclusivity and practicing cultural humility so everyone we work alongside feels respected and valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability.
A folkway is a custom or everyday tradition that guides social interactions. Unwritten rules that promote warmth and respect, which in turn builds strong, lasting connections with those around us.
Principal Consultant
Give Nicole a problem to solve, a message to share, or a mountain to climb, she's in. Comms and engagement are her craft, family and nature are her happy places.
Creative Director
Cole Inkpen is a designer with a knack for turning complexity into clarity. He's always busy chasing his next big idea, a good show or time with his partner and two cats.
We treat the people we work with as people first, not groups to manage or boxes to check. We respect existing knowledge, rights, and relationships, and we never assume we know better.
We listen first and ask questions later. We don’t do generic. Every group, project and sector is different, so we only add our knowledge once you’ve shared yours.
We tell clients and communities the truth, even when a simpler or more convenient message would be easier to deliver. Integrity means saying what's true, not just what's expected.
We give organizations exactly the expertise they need, when they need it without the overhead of permanent hires or the bureaucracy of the traditional alternatives.
We measure success by the change we help create, not the credit we take for it. We'd rather see you thrive on your own than build something that only works if we stay involved.
We treat the people we work with as people first, not groups to manage or boxes to check. We respect existing knowledge, rights, and relationships, and we never assume we know better.
We listen first and ask questions later. We don’t do generic. Every group, project and sector is different, so we only add our knowledge once you’ve shared yours.
We tell clients and communities the truth, even when a simpler or more convenient message would be easier to deliver. Integrity means saying what's true, not just what's expected.
We give organizations exactly the expertise they need, when they need it without the overhead of permanent hires or the bureaucracy of the traditional alternatives.
We measure success by the change we help create, not credit we receive. We'd rather build you up to thrive, than build something that only works if we stay involved.
Folkway exists because people deserve to be treated as partners, not stakeholders to be managed. We believe organizations do their best work and their outcomes last longest when they build real, long-term relationships on honesty and respect. That's the standard we hold ourselves to on every project.
We offer a human-centred alternative to traditional consulting or agencies, providing the right expertise at the right time, on a project basis, so teams can move forward with integrity.
See how Folkway fits into your project.
Folkway can work virtually or in person in any country. For the legal side - any disputes in business would be handled in Canadian courts, because that's where we live!
energy, mining, health, non-profit, provincial, federal and Indigenous governments, private-sector. Our services can be tailored to fit any organization's needs.