Treewalk is headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Our team works remotely across Canada and we travel to communities as needed.

Indigenous Services (Updated)

A dedicated practice

Indigenous Services

Dedicated services for First Nations Bands, tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations.

Finance, governance, economic development, and all areas of Nation responsibility — housing, health, social services, education — with a strong focus on community consultation and a deep commitment to culture and language.

Need fractional finance support, or temporary support for vacant positions?

We can help

Working to assume jurisdiction in important areas like social services or education?

We are here

Negotiating agreements inside or outside the treaty process — with governments or industry?

We can support

Our approach

Indigenous services built around your community's goals.

Three principles

A partner for prosperity

Your community is building toward a prosperous future. Whether it is advancing sustainable economic development and benefiting from resources, strengthening your organizational structure or governance, ensuring strong financial management, or assuming jurisdiction in a number of areas, we at Treewalk are here to work alongside you as a dedicated partner.

An environment unlike any other

First Nations governments and organizations operate in an environment unlike that of any other organization. Multiple reporting streams. Complex funding agreements. High expectations from community members and federal funders alike. And sometimes, a small management and staff team of just a few people manages it all.

A dedicated practice — not a checkbox

Treewalk has a dedicated Indigenous services practice. Not a side offering. Not a checkbox. A team that understands the unique governance, compliance, and capacity challenges facing First Nations communities, and works alongside your leadership to serve your nation's priorities.

09Service areas

Our services

Who we work with

Communities & organizations.

We work with First Nations Bands, tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations across British Columbia. Our clients range from small communities to large multi-service organizations. Every engagement is built around your community's specific needs and priorities.

First Nations Bands

Tribal councils

Development corporations

Health societies

Education authorities

Child & family agencies

Our team

Meet the team.

Our Indigenous & Government Services practice brings decades of combined experience working alongside First Nations governments, tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations.

01 — Managing Director Chilliwack, BC Diane Janzen

Diane Janzen, MA

Indigenous & Government Services

Diane brings extensive experience in the public sector and Indigenous management. She has led engagements with governments, First Nations, and agencies, with a focus on getting results. For First Nations she has worked in the areas of administration, education, economic development, health and social services, land code, and finance. She brings particular expertise in proposal and grant-writing, achieving an 82% success rate.

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02 — Director Victoria, BC David Dick

David Dick, CPA

Indigenous & Government Services

David leads Treewalk's Indigenous services practice. He works directly with First Nations bands, tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations across Western Canada, delivering strategic financial leadership to support long-term goals, priorities, and nation-building initiatives.

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03 — Manager Joshua Buffalo

Joshua Buffalo, CPA

Manager, Indigenous Advisory Services

Joshua is a member of Samson Cree Nation and the first CPA from his Band. He brings 10+ years of experience across Indigenous advisory and public company reporting. Prior to Treewalk, Joshua led Indigenous EASE Services at MNP LLP, delivering audit readiness, ISC reporting, budget preparation, and board-level financial deliverables for First Nations clients. His technical depth spans IFRS, US GAAP, and PSAS.

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Why Treewalk

Capacity, not dependency.

Large firms treat Indigenous services as one line item in a long list of industries they serve. We built a dedicated practice because we are committed to First Nations and Indigenous prosperity, governance, and community wellness.

Your community isn't a standard contract. The reporting requirements are different. The governance structures are different. The accountability — to your members, to funders, to future generations — is different. Our team understands that, and our approach reflects it.

We're here to strengthen your community's capacity, not to create dependency on external advisors. Our focus isn't long consultancy reports that sit on a shelf, but real-life work that shows results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What types of Indigenous organizations do you work with?

We work with First Nations Bands, tribal councils, and Indigenous organizations across British Columbia. This includes governance bodies, service delivery organizations, and economic development entities.

Can you help with ISC reporting and compliance?

Yes. Our team understands ISC reporting requirements, Data Collection Instruments, and the specific templates and timelines that apply to funded programs.

Do you support communities pursuing FNFA borrowing?

Yes. We help communities maintain the financial performance standards required for FMB Financial Performance certification, which is the gateway to FNFA financing.

Can you provide interim leadership when we have a vacancy?

Yes. Our fractional CFO and CAO services are designed for exactly this situation — experienced leadership on an interim, temporary, or ongoing basis.

Where are you based?

Treewalk is headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Our team works remotely and we travel to communities as needed.

Let's talk about what your community needs.

Call or email Diane Janzen, Managing Director of Indigenous and Government Advisory Services, at diane.janzen@treewalk.com or phone/text at 604-790-1496.

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