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Maamuu Consultants offers strategic and operational guidance, community development support, and applied research services grounded in deep cultural understanding and real-world experience, tailored to meet the unique needs of the communities and businesses we serve
About Maamuu
Who We Are
MAAMUU is led and operated by First Nations professionals with deep experience across economic development, governance, health, administration, and community planning. With academic foundations in business, cooperative development, political science, and the social sciences, and strengthened by a wide range of practical certifications, we offer insight that bridges strategy with on-the-ground realities.
We are proud to build a network of Indigenous senior advisors, leaders, and collaborators, including non-Indigenous experts grounded in mutual respect and shared values., allowing us to offer, nuanced, grounded support tailored to communities and organizations

Our Values


MAAMUU exists to serve First Nations. We are Indigenous-led, Indigenous-focused, and committed to creating lasting, meaningful impact.






First Nations First
We align with Indigenous perspectives, priorities, and purpose.
Real World solutions
We focus on practical, results-driven support that builds local capacity
Mutual respect
We honor every contribution and collaborate with humility and empathy
Understanding and Compassion
We recognize the lasting impacts of colonization and meet challenges with patience and care.
Resilience and Relevance
We know the complexities of Indigenous governance and community life — and we’re built to respond to them.






Manon Richmond
Founder / Advisor


Chakda Yorn
FOunder / advisor
Manon Richmond, co-founder from Ouje-Bougoumou, is an Algonquin woman dedicated to social economy and culture, with a diverse background spanning business administration, Indigenous governance, and community development
Chakda, co-founder of MAAMUU, holds a DBA and has over 28 years of experience in research, teaching, and advisory roles focused on sustainable development, regional economics, and Indigenous community empowerment.


Irene Neeposh, co-founder, is a Cree entrepreneur and leader with academic training in Political Science, Marketing, and Business Intelligence, bringing strategic insight and cultural grounding. She currently serves as Chief of the Cree Nation of Waswanipi.
Irene Neeposh
FOunder / advisor





MAAMUU
Empowering indigenous communities and businesses through strategic initiatives.
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