Welcome to Mentee
Welcome to Mentee
Welcome to Mentee
Welcome to Mentee
Welcome to Mentee
Welcome to Mentee
Empowering Communities Through Story, Data and Digital Innovation
Empowering Communities Through Story, Data and Digital Innovation
Empowering Communities Through Story, Data and Digital Innovation
Empowering Communities Through Story, Data and Digital Innovation
Mentee works alongside First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and community-led initiatives to build research systems, digital platforms, data tools, and storytelling solutions that strengthen community-defined impact. Our work is culturally grounded, evidence-based, and designed for long-term transformation.
Mentee works alongside First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and community-led initiatives to build research systems, digital platforms, data tools, and storytelling solutions that strengthen community-defined impact. Our work is culturally grounded, evidence-based, and designed for long-term transformation.
Mentee works alongside First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and community-led initiatives to build research systems, digital platforms, data tools, and storytelling solutions that strengthen community-defined impact. Our work is culturally grounded, evidence-based, and designed for long-term transformation.
Mentee works alongside First Nations, Indigenous organizations, and community-led initiatives to build research systems, digital platforms, data tools, and storytelling solutions that strengthen community-defined impact. Our work is culturally grounded, evidence-based, and designed for long-term transformation.
Organizations our team members have worked with in previous roles:
Organizations our team members have worked with in previous roles:
Organizations our team members have worked with in previous roles:
Organizations our team members have worked with in previous roles:
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Rooted in Community Insight and Evidence-Driven Storytelling
Rooted in Community Insight and Evidence-Driven Storytelling
Rooted in Community Insight and Evidence-Driven Storytelling
Rooted in Community Insight and Evidence-Driven Storytelling
Rooted in Community Insight and Evidence-Driven Storytelling
Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
Mentee was founded on the understanding that meaningful change is rooted in community leadership, lived knowledge, and the innovation that has always shaped Indigenous communities. We work alongside First Nations and community organizations to co-create strategies, platforms, and tools that reflect local priorities and strengthen long-term resilience and opportunity.
Mentee was founded on the understanding that meaningful change is rooted in community leadership, lived knowledge, and the innovation that has always shaped Indigenous communities. We work alongside First Nations and community organizations to co-create strategies, platforms, and tools that reflect local priorities and strengthen long-term resilience and opportunity.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Mentee was founded on the understanding that meaningful change is rooted in community leadership, lived knowledge, and the innovation that has always shaped Indigenous communities. We work alongside First Nations and community organizations to co-create strategies, platforms, and tools that reflect local priorities and strengthen long-term resilience and opportunity.
Mentee was founded on the understanding that meaningful change is rooted in community leadership, lived knowledge, and the innovation that has always shaped Indigenous communities. We work alongside First Nations and community organizations to co-create strategies, platforms, and tools that reflect local priorities and strengthen long-term resilience and opportunity.
Results
Results
Results
Results
Results
Results
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Impact in Numbers
At Mentee, every number represents relationships, collaboration, and community-led vision. Behind each project is a process grounded in trust, shared knowledge, and meaningful partnership. These figures reflect the work we’ve done together — building tools, stories, and strategies that strengthen capacity, support Indigenous leadership, and create long-term impact.
At Mentee, every number represents relationships, collaboration, and community-led vision. Behind each project is a process grounded in trust, shared knowledge, and meaningful partnership. These figures reflect the work we’ve done together — building tools, stories, and strategies that strengthen capacity, support Indigenous leadership, and create long-term impact.
At Mentee, every number represents relationships, collaboration, and community-led vision. Behind each project is a process grounded in trust, shared knowledge, and meaningful partnership. These figures reflect the work we’ve done together — building tools, stories, and strategies that strengthen capacity, support Indigenous leadership, and create long-term impact.
At Mentee, every number represents relationships, collaboration, and community-led vision. Behind each project is a process grounded in trust, shared knowledge, and meaningful partnership. These figures reflect the work we’ve done together — building tools, stories, and strategies that strengthen capacity, support Indigenous leadership, and create long-term impact.
Community-Driven Projects Completed
Community-Driven Projects Completed
Community-Driven Projects Completed
Community-Driven Projects Completed
Community-Driven Projects Completed
Community-Driven Projects Completed
First Nations Communities Reached
First Nations Communities Reached
First Nations Communities Reached
First Nations Communities Reached
First Nations Communities Reached
First Nations Communities Reached
Educational Resources Developed
Educational Resources Developed
Educational Resources Developed
Educational Resources Developed
Educational Resources Developed
Educational Resources Developed
Research & Knowledge-Sharing Projects
Research & Knowledge-Sharing Projects
Research & Knowledge-Sharing Projects
Research & Knowledge-Sharin Projects
Research & Knowledge-Sharing Projects
Research & Knowledge-Sharing Projects
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
Our Work Brings Ideas to Life
Our Work Brings Ideas to Life
Our Work Brings Ideas to Life
Our Work Brings Ideas to Life
Our Work Brings Ideas to Life
Our Work Brings Ideas to Life
From digital learning spaces to data storytelling — we design tools that educate, connect, and empower.
From digital learning spaces to data storytelling — we design tools that educate, connect, and empower.
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
HOW WE WORK
Collaborative. Culturally Grounded. Purpose-Driven.
Collaborative. Culturally Grounded. Purpose-Driven.
Collaborative. Culturally Grounded. Purpose-Driven.
Collaborative. Culturally Grounded. Purpose-Driven.
Collaborative. Culturally Grounded. Purpose-Driven.
Collaborative. Culturally Grounded. Purpose-Driven.
We do not build for communities or organizations. We build with them. Every project begins with listening, co-creation, and respect for the knowledge systems that guide the work of our partners. Our approach brings together careful relationship building and thoughtful design to support outcomes that are meaningful, relevant, and community led.
We don’t build for communities — we build with them. Every project begins with listening, co-creation, and respect for knowledge systems that have existed for generations. Our process blends design thinking with cultural understanding, ensuring outcomes that are both impactful and authentic.
We don’t build for communities — we build with them. Every project begins with listening, co-creation, and respect for knowledge systems that have existed for generations. Our process blends design thinking with cultural understanding, ensuring outcomes that are both impactful and authentic.
We don’t build for communities — we build with them. Every project begins with listening, co-creation, and respect for knowledge systems that have existed for generations. Our process blends design thinking with cultural understanding, ensuring outcomes that are both impactful and authentic.
Our Core Solutions
Our Core Solutions
Our Core Solutions
Our Core Solutions
Our Core Solutions
Our Core Solutions
Empowering Growth Through Learning and Insight
Empowering Growth Through Learning and Insight
Empowering Growth Through Learning and Insight
Empowering Growth Through Learning and Insight
Empowering Growth Through Learning and Insight
Empowering Growth Through Learning and Insight
At Mentee, we combine data, education, and mentorship to create meaningful impact.
At Mentee, we combine data, education, and mentorship to create meaningful impact.
FEATURED MEDIA WORK
FEATURED MEDIA WORK
FEATURED MEDIA WORK
FEATURED MEDIA WORK
FEATURED MEDIA WORK
FEATURED MEDIA WORK
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling in Community
Storytelling is at the heart of how communities share knowledge, strengthen identity, and carry voices forward. At Mentee, we partner with communities to produce films and digital media that honour lived experience and reflect the solutions emerging from Indigenous contexts. Our projects celebrate resilience, uplift local voices, and translate community priorities and research into meaningful, accessible narratives. The video featured here was produced by Jason, (Co-Founder of Mentee) while serving as a project lead with the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education in partnership with the Seabird Island Community School, and continues to guide the spirit of our work today.
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team
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team
Meet the Minds Behind Mentee
Meet the Minds Behind Mentee
Meet the Minds Behind Mentee
Meet the Minds Behind Mentee
Meet the Minds Behind Mentee
Meet the Minds Behind Mentee
Our team is a diverse group of educators, innovators, and leaders passionate about helping others grow. We believe mentorship is more than guidance — it’s a partnership built on empathy, experience, and shared success.
Our team is a diverse group of educators, innovators, and leaders passionate about helping others grow. We believe mentorship is more than guidance — it’s a partnership built on empathy, experience, and shared success.
Our team is a diverse group of educators, innovators, and leaders passionate about helping others grow. We believe mentorship is more than guidance — it’s a partnership built on empathy, experience, and shared success.
Our team is a diverse group of educators, innovators, and leaders passionate about helping others grow. We believe mentorship is more than guidance — it’s a partnership built on empathy, experience, and shared success.
Shawna D’Antimo
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Shawna D’Antimo
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Shawna D’Antimo
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Shawna D’Antimo
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Shawna D’Antimo
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Shawna D’Antimo
Co-Founder & Director of Research
Dr. Jason Bruce
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Dr. Jason Bruce
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Dr. Jason Bruce
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Dr. Jason Bruce
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Dr. Jason Bruce
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Dr. Jason Bruce
Co-Founder & Director of Education
Karla Kay
Language Vitalization Lead
Karla Kay
Language Vitalization Lead
Karla Kay
Language Vitalization Lead
Karla Kay
Language Vitalization Lead
Karla Kay
Language Vitalization Lead
Karla Kay
Language Vitalization Lead
Mikayla Wood
Youth Education Lead
Mikayla Wood
Youth Education Lead
Mikayla Wood
Youth Education Lead
Mikayla Wood
Youth Education Lead
Mikayla Wood
Youth Education Lead
Mikayla Wood
Youth Education Lead
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Mentee work with?
Mentee collaborates with Indigenous communities, organizations, nonprofits, research teams, and community-led initiatives across Turtle Island. We support partners who are advancing community priorities, strengthening wellness, building research and data capacity, and creating long-term, locally driven impact.
What types of projects does Mentee support?
We support a wide range of initiatives — from digital platforms and interactive dashboards to complex, multi-phase community research projects. Our team works across the full research lifecycle, including project design, engagement frameworks, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation. We also create interactive maps, data tools, learning resources, community toolkits, media, and storytelling solutions. Every project is co-created with partners to ensure it is accessible, culturally grounded, and aligned with community values and governance.
How does Mentee work with communities?
Our approach is relationship-first. We spend time listening and learning to understand the vision, priorities, and knowledge systems that guide each community. Through co-creation, iterative design, and community review, we build tools and strategies that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty, reflect local expertise, and support long-term sustainability. We work alongside partners from project scoping through development, implementation, and capacity building.
Where can I learn more or start a project?
You can explore examples of our work in the Portfolio section of our site or reach out through our contact page to begin a conversation. Whether you’re exploring a digital project, a multi-phase research initiative, or a storytelling collaboration, we’re here to help shape a meaningful path forward.
Who does Mentee work with?
Mentee collaborates with Indigenous communities, organizations, nonprofits, research teams, and community-led initiatives across Turtle Island. We support partners who are advancing community priorities, strengthening wellness, building research and data capacity, and creating long-term, locally driven impact.
What types of projects does Mentee support?
We support a wide range of initiatives — from digital platforms and interactive dashboards to complex, multi-phase community research projects. Our team works across the full research lifecycle, including project design, engagement frameworks, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation. We also create interactive maps, data tools, learning resources, community toolkits, media, and storytelling solutions. Every project is co-created with partners to ensure it is accessible, culturally grounded, and aligned with community values and governance.
How does Mentee work with communities?
Our approach is relationship-first. We spend time listening and learning to understand the vision, priorities, and knowledge systems that guide each community. Through co-creation, iterative design, and community review, we build tools and strategies that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty, reflect local expertise, and support long-term sustainability. We work alongside partners from project scoping through development, implementation, and capacity building.
Where can I learn more or start a project?
You can explore examples of our work in the Portfolio section of our site or reach out through our contact page to begin a conversation. Whether you’re exploring a digital project, a multi-phase research initiative, or a storytelling collaboration, we’re here to help shape a meaningful path forward.
Who does Mentee work with?
Mentee collaborates with Indigenous communities, organizations, nonprofits, research teams, and community-led initiatives across Turtle Island. We support partners who are advancing community priorities, strengthening wellness, building research and data capacity, and creating long-term, locally driven impact.
What types of projects does Mentee support?
We support a wide range of initiatives — from digital platforms and interactive dashboards to complex, multi-phase community research projects. Our team works across the full research lifecycle, including project design, engagement frameworks, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation. We also create interactive maps, data tools, learning resources, community toolkits, media, and storytelling solutions. Every project is co-created with partners to ensure it is accessible, culturally grounded, and aligned with community values and governance.
How does Mentee work with communities?
Our approach is relationship-first. We spend time listening and learning to understand the vision, priorities, and knowledge systems that guide each community. Through co-creation, iterative design, and community review, we build tools and strategies that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty, reflect local expertise, and support long-term sustainability. We work alongside partners from project scoping through development, implementation, and capacity building.
Where can I learn more or start a project?
You can explore examples of our work in the Portfolio section of our site or reach out through our contact page to begin a conversation. Whether you’re exploring a digital project, a multi-phase research initiative, or a storytelling collaboration, we’re here to help shape a meaningful path forward.
Who does Mentee work with?
Mentee collaborates with Indigenous communities, organizations, nonprofits, research teams, and community-led initiatives across Turtle Island. We support partners who are advancing community priorities, strengthening wellness, building research and data capacity, and creating long-term, locally driven impact.
What types of projects does Mentee support?
Mentee partners with First Nations governments, schools, educators, researchers, and community organizations that are committed to advancing education, well-being, and long-term capacity building across their nations and regions.
How does Mentee work with communities?
Our approach is relationship-first. We spend time listening and learning to understand the vision, priorities, and knowledge systems that guide each community. Through co-creation, iterative design, and community review, we build tools and strategies that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty, reflect local expertise, and support long-term sustainability. We work alongside partners from project scoping through development, implementation, and capacity building.
Where can I learn more or start a project?
You can explore examples of our work in the Portfolio section of our site or reach out through our contact page to begin a conversation. Whether you’re exploring a digital project, a multi-phase research initiative, or a storytelling collaboration, we’re here to help shape a meaningful path forward.
Who does Mentee work with?
Mentee collaborates with Indigenous communities, organizations, nonprofits, research teams, and community-led initiatives across Turtle Island. We support partners who are advancing community priorities, strengthening wellness, building research and data capacity, and creating long-term, locally driven impact.
What types of projects does Mentee support?
We support a wide range of initiatives — from digital platforms and interactive dashboards to complex, multi-phase community research projects. Our team works across the full research lifecycle, including project design, engagement frameworks, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation. We also create interactive maps, data tools, learning resources, community toolkits, media, and storytelling solutions. Every project is co-created with partners to ensure it is accessible, culturally grounded, and aligned with community values and governance.
How does Mentee work with communities?
Our approach is relationship-first. We spend time listening and learning to understand the vision, priorities, and knowledge systems that guide each community. Through co-creation, iterative design, and community review, we build tools and strategies that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty, reflect local expertise, and support long-term sustainability. We work alongside partners from project scoping through development, implementation, and capacity building.
Where can I learn more or start a project?
You can explore examples of our work in the Portfolio section of our site or reach out through our contact page to begin a conversation. Whether you’re exploring a digital project, a multi-phase research initiative, or a storytelling collaboration, we’re here to help shape a meaningful path forward.
Who does Mentee work with?
Mentee collaborates with Indigenous communities, organizations, nonprofits, research teams, and community-led initiatives across Turtle Island. We support partners who are advancing community priorities, strengthening wellness, building research and data capacity, and creating long-term, locally driven impact.
What types of projects does Mentee support?
We support a wide range of initiatives — from digital platforms and interactive dashboards to complex, multi-phase community research projects. Our team works across the full research lifecycle, including project design, engagement frameworks, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation. We also create interactive maps, data tools, learning resources, community toolkits, media, and storytelling solutions. Every project is co-created with partners to ensure it is accessible, culturally grounded, and aligned with community values and governance.
How does Mentee work with communities?
Our approach is relationship-first. We spend time listening and learning to understand the vision, priorities, and knowledge systems that guide each community. Through co-creation, iterative design, and community review, we build tools and strategies that uphold Indigenous data sovereignty, reflect local expertise, and support long-term sustainability. We work alongside partners from project scoping through development, implementation, and capacity building.
Where can I learn more or start a project?
You can explore examples of our work in the Portfolio section of our site or reach out through our contact page to begin a conversation. Whether you’re exploring a digital project, a multi-phase research initiative, or a storytelling collaboration, we’re here to help shape a meaningful path forward.
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together
Whether you’re envisioning a digital tool, shaping a community-led research project, or bringing stories and knowledge to life — we’d love to collaborate.
Whether you’re envisioning a digital tool, shaping a community-led research project, or bringing stories and knowledge to life — we’d love to collaborate.
Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-design research, digital tools, and storytelling projects that support community priorities and long term impact.
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Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-design research, digital tools, and storytelling projects that support community priorities and long term impact.
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Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-design research, digital tools, and storytelling projects that support community priorities and long term impact.
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Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-design research, digital tools, and storytelling projects that support community priorities and long term impact.
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Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-design research, digital tools, and storytelling projects that support community priorities and long term impact.
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