niyâk: for the future (cree)
Prepare your organization for the future with our sustainability management consulting services.
In the cree language, niyâk (ni-ya-k) means for the future. Our business is named niyâk because the work we do is for future generations to ensure they will be able to live miyo pimātisiwin (a good life).
our services
At niyâk, we specialize in guiding organizations towards sustainability by reshaping their approach to operations, strategy, and profit models. Our work is designed with an Indigenous and Western worldview, and our perspective is that sustainability action plans should be accessible and attainable for your organization.
sustainability action planning
Understanding what matters most to your organization and interest-holders is the foundation of any successful sustainability action plan. Our services help you identify and prioritize the environmental, social, and governance issues that have the greatest impact on your business and community. Through engagements with employees, customers, and community members, we work together to map out which sustainability topics need your attention and resources. This collaborative process ensures your sustainability efforts focus on the highest-impact areas while creating a clear roadmap and focused metrics.
leadership advising
Transforming sustainability from concept to action requires visionary leadership at the highest levels of your organization. Our leadership advising service empowers executives and senior leaders to champion sustainability with confidence and clarity. Through personalized one-on-one sessions, our experienced advisors help you navigate complex environmental, social, and governance challenges while connecting sustainability to your core business strategy. We collaborate with you to break down sustainability into actionable steps that inspire teams and drive meaningful change.
about niyâk
Operating on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, Niyâk consulting provides sustainability management consulting services to your business.
tanisi, tawâw! (hello, how are you, welcome!)
I am Sydney Wanchulak, the founder of niyâk, and I am cree métis and ukrainian from Treaty 6 territory, Edmonton, AB. I grew up north of Edmonton, and moved to the coast in search of water and mountains. I have embarked on this journey of advising and consulting to create positive change wherever I can contribute, bringing together a decade of experience in the construction industry and seven years of specialized expertise in developing sustainability strategy.
My professional journey has taken me from onsite construction positions to corporate sustainability leadership, where I have had the honour to develop and execute comprehensive Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. I have completed a Master’s in Business Administration focused on Sustainable Innovation, where I gained deeper knowledge on regenerative business practices and how to support organizations on their journey towards contributing to a positive future.
The values that guide my work arebuilding connections, sharing knowledge, and having fun. My curiosity lies at the intersection of sustainability, Indigenous ways of being, and economics. I am driven by a fundamental question that I ponder from time to time: “Is there a better way forward for business through the lenses of Indigenous knowledge and sustainability?” This inquiry shapes my approach to consulting, as I believe there are transformative possibilities when we integrate Indigenous and western worldviews.
kinanaskomitin (thank you, I am grateful)