Morris Interactive

Name

Morris Interactive

Legal name

Morris Interactive

Website

https://morrisinteractive.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting and Professional Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• Management consulting services
• Professional training programs
• Corporate advisory services
• Workforce development training
• Indigenous community consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements in governance, strategy, human resources, and finance delivered to Indigenous organizations, government, and private sector clients. Revenue is project-based and typically scoped on a contract basis.
2. Learning Services — Workshops & Training: Registration-based workshops and training sessions (Microsoft Office skills, AI fundamentals, facilitation, HR, finance, etc.) offered at the Learning Centre and partner venues. Single-seat registrations at $495–$795 per person. Revenue is per-attendee with volume discounts for tables of 7.
3. Conference Revenue: Multi-day conferences in prevention, HR, Indigenous financial capacity, and other professional topics. Individual seats at $1,195–$1,495; table of 7 at $1,352.14. Events are hosted at partner hotels/resorts with group accommodation rates.
4. Career Transformation Programs: Pre-employment training programs for Indigenous students in potash mining, uranium mining, and construction. Funded through industry sponsorships (Mosaic, NexGen), government agreements (Saskatchewan Government, Indigenous Services Canada), and nation sponsorship arrangements with Indigenous communities.
5. Project Management Professional (PMP) Training: Intensive 5-day PMP certification training at $3,795 per person, delivered at the Learning Centre. Requires full attendance for Certificate of Completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Morris Interactive is a consulting, advisory, and learning services firm delivering three core service lines: LINK Business Services (Governance & Strategy, Human Resources, and Finance consulting), Career Transformation (pre-employment training programs for Indigenous participants in mining and construction), and Learning Services (conferences, workshops, Microsoft Office training, AI fundamentals, PMP certification training, and authorized partner-led programs such as Everything DiSC, Mental Health First Aid, and MBTI).

Product overview

Morris Interactive is an award-winning consulting, advisory, and learning services firm. The company operates three core service lines: LINK Business Services (Governance & Strategy, Human Resources, and Finance consulting), Career Transformation (pre-employment training programs for Indigenous communities in mining and construction sectors), and Learning Services (conferences, workshops, and certification training programs). Learning Services encompasses authorized training partnerships (Everything DiSC, Mental Health First Aid, MBTI, Leadership Challenge, etc.), professional development courses including Microsoft Office suite training at multiple levels, AI Fundamentals workshops, PMP certification training, HR conferences, and specialized workshops on facilitation, grant writing, land management, and Indigenous financial capacity. The company operates a dedicated Learning Centre facility in Saskatoon for corporate training and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LINK Business Services: Subject matter expertise linking expertise to client projects, covering Governance & Strategy, Human Resources, and Finance services.
• Career Transformation
• Learning Services

Products and services

• LINK Business Services Consulting services covering Governance & Strategy (governance reviews, strategic planning, economic development), Human Resources (fractional HR advisory, compensation reviews, recruitment), and Finance (fractional financial services, CFO support, accounting, financial forecasting) for Indigenous organizations, government agencies, and private sector clients.
• Career Transformation Pre-employment training programs designed to equip Indigenous participants with skills for careers in mining (potash and uranium) and construction industries, delivered in partnership with industry sponsors (Mosaic, NexGen), communities, and government.
• Learning Services Customized training programs and consulting services including Conferences & Workshops, Programs & Courses, and Learning Pillars (Leadership Development, Mental Health & Wellness, Communication & Conflict Management, Professional Capacity Development, Assessments) delivered at the Learning Centre and partner venues.
• Microsoft Office Training Programs Multi-level instructor-led training courses covering Microsoft Excel (Levels 1-3), Microsoft Word (Levels 1-2), Microsoft PowerPoint (Levels 1-2), Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft 365 with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, delivered at the Morris Interactive Learning Centre in Saskatoon.
• AI Fundamentals Workshop Beginner-friendly workshop introducing artificial intelligence fundamentals, prompt writing, and responsible AI tool usage including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for productivity, research, and problem-solving tasks.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Five-day instructor-led training grounded in the Project Management Institute framework and PMBOK Guide 8th edition, designed to prepare participants for the PMP certification exam at $3,795 per person.
• Prevention Conference Annual multi-day conference focused on sustaining long-term impact in prevention work, with dedicated streams for directors/managers and frontline prevention staff from First Nations communities, hosted in Calgary.
• HR Conference: Building Cohesive & Committed Teams Two-day Indigenous HR conference bringing together leaders and professionals to strengthen human resources practices rooted in culture, focused on building cohesive and committed teams, hosted in Calgary.
• Indigenous Financial Capacity: Financial Foundations Conference Two-day conference designed to strengthen core finance departments in Indigenous organizations, covering finance roles, internal controls, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) reporting, and audit preparation, hosted in Saskatoon.
• Facilitation Excellence Training Two-day workshop equipping participants with practical tools to confidently guide groups, create engagement, and deliver clear, productive sessions through effective planning, group dynamics management, and communication.
• Strategic Land Management Workshop Two-day workshop providing practical tools for land managers to evaluate land use, strengthen agreements, and identify revenue opportunities that support economic sustainability in Indigenous contexts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ of Career Transformation program graduates are employed in the mining industry or continue their education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Cowessess First NationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Cowessess First Nation partnered with Morris Interactive and The Mosaic Company to launch the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining (DTiPM) program in 2021. The program provides 8 weeks of classroom instruction followed by a 2-week practicum at Mosaic's K3 mine near Esterhazy, SK. Cowessess and Morris Interactive were jointly awarded the inaugural CIM Indigenous Partnership Award in 2024 for this partnership.
• The Mosaic CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Mosaic invested $1 million over 5 years into Morris Interactive's DTiPM training program for Indigenous students. Mosaic provides classroom and worksite practicum experience at its potash mine operations and has hired program graduates as supervisors. This is a flagship economic reconciliation partnership.
• Supreme SteelkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Supreme Steel partnered with Morris Interactive to build the Morris Interactive Learning Centre inside the Supreme Steel building at North Corman Industrial Park, Saskatoon. The state-of-the-art facility houses modern classrooms and technology for training delivery.
• NexGen Energy Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNexGen Energy partnered with Morris Interactive to deliver the NexGen Digital Readiness in Uranium Mining program, an 8-week pre-employment course for First Nation and Métis participants in Northwestern Saskatchewan. NexGen offices in Vancouver, BC and Saskatoon, SK support this partnership. Graduates are connected to employment opportunities in the uranium sector.
• International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMII issued the RFP that led Morris Interactive to develop the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining education program. IMII funded the program's creation and continues to highlight it as an education and diversity initiative. IMII strongly believes in education and diversity as key motivations for funding the DTiPM program.
• Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group (SITAG)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSITAG is a key partner for accessing training program dollars and funding arrangements for Indigenous participants. Nation sponsors and industry sponsors work through SITAG and other partners to facilitate collective success in training initiatives.
• Saskatoon Tribal CouncilkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current and past partner in the Career Transformation Industry Sponsorship program, supporting Indigenous workforce development initiatives.
• Gabriel Dumont InstitutekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current and past partner in the Career Transformation Industry Sponsorship program, contributing to Indigenous education and employment outcomes.
• CubbiminorOthersCubbi provides individually packed lunch options for all Morris Interactive workshop and conference participants. This partnership ensures dietary requirements and accessibility are met during training sessions.
• Everything DiSC (Wiley)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorris Interactive is an authorized training partner for Everything DiSC, integrating this globally recognized behavioral assessment and learning solution into its training programs and HR consulting engagements.
• Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team (Wiley)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team program, delivering team development workshops grounded in Patrick Lencioni's leadership framework.
• Working GeniuskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for Working Genius, incorporating this workplace productivity assessment into professional development offerings.
• Mental Health First AidkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for Mental Health First Aid training, delivering this recognized mental health support certification program as part of the learning services portfolio.
• TalentClickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for TalentClick assessments, integrating this safety and behavioral assessment tool into training and HR consulting offerings.
• The Working MindkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for The Working Mind mental health training program developed by the University of Manitoba, integrated into Morris Interactive's learning pillars for mental health and wellness.
• Leadership ChallengekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for the Leadership Challenge framework, delivering leadership development training based on Kouzes and Posner's research-based leadership model.
• MBTI (CPP)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized partner for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment, integrating this widely-used personality assessment into coaching, team development, and leadership training programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MNP LLP: MNP is one of Canada's largest accounting and business advisory firms with a dedicated Indigenous Services practice that provides governance, HR, finance, and capacity-building services to Indigenous communities. Its broad service portfolio and national footprint make it a comparable broader incumbent to Morris Interactive's LINK Business Services consulting practice.
• BDO Canada: BDO Canada operates an established Indigenous Services practice offering audit, tax, and advisory services to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations across Canada. It competes for the same Indigenous community consulting engagements Morris Interactive pursues, though at significantly larger scale and broader service scope.
• KPMG Canada: KPMG Canada's Indigenous Services practice provides consulting, audit, and advisory support to Indigenous communities, governments, and businesses. Like Morris Interactive, KPMG combines advisory depth with broader professional services expertise targeting the same Indigenous organization segment.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a global corporate learning platform offering online courses, certifications, and leadership development programs. It represents the broader incumbent virtual alternative to Morris Interactive's in-person workshop and certification training model and could capture the same discretionary training budgets.

Direct peers

• Dale Carnegie Training: Dale Carnegie is a global leadership and professional development training franchise delivering in-person workshops on leadership, communication, and management. Morris Interactive's Leadership Development and Communication & Conflict Management learning pillars and Facilitation Excellence workshop directly overlap with Dale Carnegie's core offering.
• Canadian Management Centre: Canadian Management Centre is a Canadian management training provider delivering instructor-led courses in HR, leadership, project management, and professional development. Its course catalog (including PMP preparation) and instructor-led workshop format closely match Morris Interactive's Learning Services portfolio.
• Sandler Training: Sandler Training is a global sales and leadership training franchise delivering in-person workshops and coaching. Its combination of behavioral assessments (similar to Everything DiSC/MBTI), leadership development, and instructor-led delivery model parallels Morris Interactive's consulting-plus-training offering.
• New Horizons Computer Learning Centers: New Horizons is a global IT training franchise delivering instructor-led Microsoft Office, productivity, and technical certification courses. Morris Interactive's Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook training series and PMP certification program directly compete with New Horizons' course catalog.

Emerging players

• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT): SIIT is a Saskatchewan-based Indigenous post-secondary institution delivering career-ready training and trades programs. SIIT overlaps directly with Morris Interactive's Career Transformation mission of preparing Indigenous students for mining and construction careers in the same provincial geography.

Others

• Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR): MiHR is a national industry council addressing Canadian mining workforce needs, including Indigenous attraction, retention, and skills development. It is both an ecosystem partner (IMII is similar) and a potential alternative route for mining companies sourcing Indigenous workforce programming instead of Morris Interactive's Career Transformation programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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