About
About
About
About
Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-create meaningful projects that reflect local priorities and support long-term impact. Grounded in cultural respect and collaborative practice, we work across research, digital platforms, mapping, and storytelling to help bring community-driven ideas into action.
Mentee partners with Indigenous communities and organizations to co-create meaningful projects that reflect local priorities and support long-term impact. Grounded in cultural respect and collaborative practice, we work across research, digital platforms, mapping, and storytelling to help bring community-driven ideas into action.


Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Supporting Learning and Community Well-Being
Supporting Learning and Community Well-Being
Supporting Learning and Community Well-Being
Supporting Learning and Community Well-Being
Supporting Learning and Community Well-Being
Mentee’s mission is to connect research, design, and community priorities to create practical solutions that strengthen learning and support well-being. We work in close relationship with communities and organizations to develop strategies, tools, and programs that respond to real needs and help build pathways for long-term success.
Mentee’s mission is to connect research, design, and community priorities to create practical solutions that strengthen learning and support well-being. We work in close relationship with communities and organizations to develop strategies, tools, and programs that respond to real needs and help build pathways for long-term success.








our vision
our vision
our vision
our vision
our vision
our vision
A Future Shaped by Connection
A Future Shaped by Connection
A Future Shaped by Connection
A Future Shaped by Connection
A Future Shaped by Connection
Our vision is a future where people, organizations, and partners have access to strong, reliable resources and learning environments that support well-being, opportunity, and informed growth. We believe meaningful progress is built through trusted relationships, community voice, and approaches that combine research and design to create practical and accessible pathways forward.
Our vision is a future where people, organizations, and partners have access to strong, reliable resources and learning environments that support well-being, opportunity, and informed growth. We believe meaningful progress is built through trusted relationships, community voice, and approaches that combine research and design to create practical and accessible pathways forward.
























Watch Our Story
Watch Our Story
Watch Our Story
Watch Our Story
Watch Our Story
Watch Our Story
Stories of Healing and Strength
Stories of Healing and Strength
Stories of Healing and Strength
Stories of Healing and Strength
Stories of Healing and Strength
Storytelling is at the heart of how we build understanding and spark change. At Mentee, we use film, photography, and digital media to share the knowledge and solutions emerging from Indigenous communities. This video was produced by Jason (Co-Founder of Mentee) during his work as a project lead with the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education, and offers a look inside the A:yelexw Center for Hope and Healing in the Seabird Island community, which provides vital support for men on their healing journeys.
Storytelling is at the heart of how we build understanding and spark change. At Mentee, we use film, photography, and digital media to share the knowledge and solutions emerging from Indigenous communities. This video was produced by Jason (Co-Founder of Mentee) during his work as a project lead with the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education, and offers a look inside the A:yelexw Center for Hope and Healing in the Seabird Island community, which provides vital support for men on their healing journeys.
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs
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?
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.

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.

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.