Our Story

Northern Reach Community Consulting is based in Yellowknife, NWT and prioritizes projects that improve the quality of life of Northerners.  More specifically, we prioritize projects that focus on housing, education and community collaborations.

Housing is arguably the largest social issue facing the NWT.  Housing instability undermines an individual’s aspirations for personal growth and development.  Housing provides the foundation for education, family, employment and healthy living. 

Northern Reach Community Consulting is passionate about supporting communities in meeting their housing needs.  We specialize in housing related training and projects that directly address housing insecurity.  In bringing together educators, contractors, and community governments, Northern Reach supports projects that prioritize skill development and tangible outcomes.  Based in the Canadian North, we understand and appreciate the unique challenges of working in remote locations. 

Northern Reach has extensive experience in northern education and skill development. This includes curriculum development, trades training, environmental education, adult education, and project evaluation. With 15 years’ experience in secondary and post-secondary classrooms, Northern Reach supports communities in designing and implementing programming that is both locally relevant and culturally appropriate. 

In addition to housing and education related projects, Northern Reach supports community projects that are driven by local needs and aspirations.  Whether building a community garden, coordinating a culture camp, or constructing an outdoor hockey rink, Northern Reach has the experience and know-how to ensure your next community-driven project is a success.  In collaborating with governments, businesses, and community groups, we pride ourselves on building sustainable partnerships that strengthen local capacity.  From writing proposals to procuring materials, we are excited to make your vision a reality.

Northern Reach Community Consulting is unique in that it strives to build long-term relationships with partner communities.  On-going formal and informal consultation is an integral part of NRC’s business model.  Northern Reach firmly believes that open dialogue and a focus on process, rather than outcomes, is integral to long-term project success and sustainability.