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What we do

At i2i, we offer a flexible, staged approach to Indigenous community development designed to empower leadership, strengthen capacity, and drive sustainable social and economic outcomes.

Our services are delivered in partnership with communities, ensuring every step reflects their values, priorities, and vision for the future.

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Stage 1: Groundwork & Alignment

Listening first. Building trust. Laying strong foundations.

 

We begin by aligning with the community’s vision, values, and leadership. This stage ensures that development is rooted in sovereignty and informed by lived realities.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Strengthens trust and collaboration from the outset

  • Clarifies long-term goals through inclusive, community-driven dialogue

  • Ensures development is grounded in local governance and cultural priorities

Stage 2: Co-Design & Planning

Strategic planning, co-created with community leadership.

 

We partner with communities to co-design tailored development strategies that reflect both immediate needs and long-term aspirations—socially, economically, and culturally.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Produces clear, community-owned development roadmaps

  • Aligns resources and strategies with local strengths and priorities

  • Builds consensus and momentum around shared goals

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Stage 3: Implementation & Capacity Building

Turning vision into reality - while building local capacity.

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We support communities to implement their development plans, while simultaneously strengthening leadership, governance, and enterprise capability.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Supports effective delivery of programs and projects

  • Builds skills, leadership, and institutional capacity from within

  • Ensures communities are equipped to sustain and lead future development

Stage 4: Sustainability & Legacy

Embedding long-term resilience through seven generations thinking

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This stage focuses on scaling successful initiatives, deepening local systems of support, and preparing the next generation to carry forward the vision. Guided by the principle of seven generations thinking, decisions made at this stage are grounded in a commitment to long-term impact, ensuring today’s actions benefit not only the present community but those yet to come.

 

Key Benefits:

  • Sustains and grows community-led development beyond initial implementation

  • Strengthens youth engagement and intergenerational leadership pathways

  • Builds enduring systems for economic independence and community wellbeing

  • Embeds cultural wisdom in long-term governance and strategic planning

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Why This Model Works

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Our staged approach allows for flexibility, reflection, and co-creation at every step. Communities maintain control over direction and pace, while accessing strategic expertise and practical support when needed. The result: development that is not only effective—but enduring.

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