Tanya’s influence now extends internationally. In 2025, she presented at the World Indigenous Peoples Conference (WIPCE) on Education in New Zealand, where she shared her frameworks for aligning economic systems with Indigenous sovereignty & principled partnership. In November 2025, she was named RBC ICON Entrepreneur, recognizing the growing impact of her leadership and the role Tanya T Consulting is playing in advancing Reconciliation across sectors, communities, and systems.
“Tanya’s work with us on the Community Economic Development Initiative between the City of Yellowknife and Yellowknives Dene First Nation was such an asset!”
— Kerry L. Thistle, Director of Economic Development, City of Yellowknife
“Tanya knows her stuff! Her firm and compassionate approach make it safe to dive into hard conversations and commit to a new way forward.”
— Urszula Lipsztajn, Founder, Urszula.co
“Without the guidance from Tanya, we would be lost on our Reconciliation journey!”
— Rob Wesseling, President & CEO of Co-operators Group Limited
“Tanya is a lovely person to work with! I found her very patient with people of all levels of knowledge and skills. Her respectful manner facilitated all participants feeling that their input was heard and valued."
— Mary Smith, Former Mayor of Selwyn Township