Decolonize and Rize

About

Decolonize and Rize is a Métis and Anishinaabe co-founded company located on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in decolonial training, workshops, and well-being services that focus on reconciliation and mental, emotional, and spiritual support for organizations. Co-founders Vanessa Lesperance and Ariana Fotinakis aim to address societal needs for truth, justice, equity, and diversity through their offerings. The company provides decolonial training and workshops, with a flagship program centered on Reconciliation & Well-Being. Their services include trauma-informed coaching and breathwork facilitation, promoting gentle and compassionate healing approaches. They also offer sessions that explore the impacts of colonialism on technology, capitalism, and workplace dynamics. Decolonize and Rize has engaged with educational institutions, such as the UBC Learning Circle, and is recognized within Indigenous business networks.