Montreal Indigenous Community Network

What Montreal Indigenous Community Network does

Montreal Indigenous Community Network (RÉSEAU de la communauté autochtone à Montréal) is a non-profit community organization founded in 2008 and formally incorporated in 2019, headquartered in Montreal/Tiohtià:ke, Canada. It operates as an umbrella coordinating body for urban Indigenous communities, serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in the Montreal area through community organizing, resource coordination, research, advocacy, and direct service support. Its primary constituents include Indigenous individuals (families, students, Elders, youth), Indigenous-serving organizations, and non-Indigenous allies seeking reconciliation education.

The NETWORK delivers a portfolio of programs and digital products rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include the INDex directory platform for Indigenous services in Tiohtià:ke (launched May 2025), the Decolonial Toolbox educational pathway (three levels, developed with Concordia University and Mikana), the Indigenous Ally Toolkit, the STRATEGY for Safety, Well-being and Belonging project (with Public Safety Canada), original community-based research publications, a Community Announcements platform, a Resources Directory, awareness-raising workshops, and a Mental Health Support program that funds psychological services for front-line workers. The technology stack is conventional web infrastructure; no proprietary AI or advanced technical IP is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through government grants from Quebec, Canada, and the City of Montreal (including a Smart Cities Challenge award), charitable foundation support (McConnell Foundation, Fondation Grand Montréal, Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon), and individual donations. All programs and resources are provided free of charge to end users. The organization is led by Executive Director Leilani Shaw (since December 2023) under Board President Tealey Ka'senni:saks, with a headcount of 11-50 employees organized across five departments: administration and management, communications, research, events, and community projects.

Name

Montreal Indigenous Community Network

Legal name

Montreal Indigenous Community Network

Website

https://reseaumtlnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montreal Indigenous Community Network is an organisation that contributes to the establishment and growth of urban communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Neighborhood Communities (BPAMABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local & Neighborhood Community Platforms (MPACAJAI), Indigenous & Community Cultural Institutions (THAJADAK)

Keywords

• Indigenous community services
• Non-profit advocacy
• Community resource directory
• Cultural awareness education
• Indigenous allyship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The NETWORK receives funding from multiple levels of government including the Government of Quebec (gouv_QC), Government of Canada (gouv_CAN), and City of Montreal (ville_MTL) to support community programs, research, and organizational operations.
2. Foundation Grants: The organization receives grants from charitable foundations including McConnell Foundation, Fondation Grand Montréal, and Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon to fund community projects, awareness programs, and organizational capacity.
3. Public Donations: The NETWORK accepts donations from individuals and organizations through their 'Faire un don' (Donate) platform to support community programs and services for Indigenous populations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Montreal Indigenous Community Network (NETWORK) is a non-profit umbrella organization that coordinates, supports, and advocates for Indigenous communities in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. It provides a portfolio of community services including the INDex service directory platform, mental health support funding for frontline workers, research publications, community announcements, resources directories, and educational tools such as the Decolonial Toolbox and Indigenous Ally Toolkit.

Product overview

The Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK operates as a community-focused non-profit organization serving Indigenous peoples in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. The organization functions as an umbrella organization providing multiple interconnected services: the INDex directory (a platform for navigating Indigenous services), research publications on community issues, educational tools (Decolonial Toolbox, Indigenous Ally Toolkit), awareness-raising workshops, community announcements platform, and mental health support services. Rather than a unified software product, the NETWORK offers a portfolio of community programs, publications, and resource directories designed to support urban Indigenous populations and foster meaningful allyship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The INDex: A unique directory presenting essential information about services dedicated to Indigenous peoples in Tiohtià:ke, launched in 2025.
• Decolonial Toolbox (Boîte à outils décoloniale)
• Indigenous Ally Toolkit (Trousse d'outils pour les allié-es)
• STRATEGY for Safety, Well-being, and Belonging

Products and services

• INDex Directory Platform A comprehensive directory platform presenting essential information about services dedicated to Indigenous peoples in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. It serves Indigenous individuals living in or visiting the city, as well as frontline staff who work with them, supporting cultural safety and a sense of belonging.
• Decolonial Toolbox An educational pathway with three levels (Indigenous Realities, Colonial Strategies, Indigenous Sovereignty) designed to help non-Indigenous people understand historical and contemporary Indigenous realities. Created in collaboration with Concordia University and Mikana.
• Indigenous Ally Toolkit Educational toolkit created in 2019 to educate non-Indigenous individuals and groups on becoming better allies through listening, shifting power dynamics, and taking concrete steps towards reconciliation. Available as downloadable PDF in multiple languages.
• Mental Health Support Services Program that covers costs associated with psychological support services for front-line workers of community organizations serving Indigenous populations.
• Community Announcements Platform Online platform allowing Indigenous organizations and community members to post and browse announcements about jobs, events, volunteering opportunities, education, advocacy, and other community resources in Tiohtià:ke.
• Resources Directory Categorized resource lists helping Indigenous community members discover available services in Montreal, including resources for women, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, substance use support, food resources, employment support, and emergency services.
• Awareness-Raising Workshops and Trainings A curated list of organizations and training providers from the Indigenous sector offering workshops on anti-oppression work, including Mikana, Wapikoni Mobile, KAIROS, and others. The NETWORK also provides cultural awareness training resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32.4% growth in Indigenous population served between 2016-2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• SPVM (Service de police de la Ville de Montréal)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2016Collaborative agreement with Montreal police force to provide cultural awareness training and improve police interactions with Indigenous peoples. The NETWORK developed the 'Guide to Indigenous Cultural Awareness' for SPVM employees.
• Concordia University Office of Community EngagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year collaboration on the Decolonial Toolbox educational pathway. Concordia University's Bureau de l'engagement communautaire partnered with Mikana and the NETWORK to create an educational resource for understanding Indigenous realities.
• MikanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous organization partnered on the Decolonial Toolbox educational pathway alongside Concordia University. Mikana offers conferences, workshops, and training on Indigenous realities.
• Movement to End Homelessness in MontrealkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on housing needs survey and research with eight community organizations serving Indigenous peoples in the Montreal area.
• Indigenous Support Worker ProjectkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerInaugurated in 2019-2020, this project involves collaboration with partner organizations to provide support services for Indigenous community members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centre d'amitié autochtone de Montréal: Montreal-based Indigenous friendship centre providing direct services, cultural programming, and community support to urban Indigenous populations. Closest direct peer operating in the same city with overlapping mandate of serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis residents.
• Native Women's Shelter of Montreal: Montreal-based Indigenous organization providing shelter, support services, and advocacy for Indigenous women and children. Directly comparable as a service-delivery Indigenous non-profit operating in the same urban Indigenous community.
• Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council: Toronto-based Indigenous community network providing resource coordination, advocacy, and member services. Direct peer as another urban Indigenous umbrella organization performing similar community-coordination and resource-navigation functions in a major Canadian city.
• Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society: Vancouver-based friendship centre serving urban Indigenous populations with cultural programs, community services, and advocacy. Directly comparable as an established Indigenous-serving community organization in another major Canadian urban centre.
• Mikana: Montreal-based Indigenous organization offering conferences, workshops, and training on Indigenous realities, and a current NETWORK partner on the Decolonial Toolbox. Comparable as a peer Indigenous-awareness training provider in the same ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC): National umbrella organization representing over 100 friendship centres across Canada serving urban Indigenous populations. Comparable as the broader national coordinating body for Indigenous community organizations, of which the NETWORK functions as a regional member.
• KAIROS Canada: National ecumenical justice organization with substantial Indigenous rights programming. Comparable as a broader Indigenous advocacy and reconciliation education organization, though operating at national scale across multiple issue areas.
• Assembly of First Nations: National advocacy organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Comparable as a major Indigenous governance and advocacy body, though operating at the national political level rather than the urban community-services level of the NETWORK.

Emerging players

• Wapikoni Mobile: Indigenous-led organization providing mobile filmmaking workshops and cultural programs to Indigenous youth across Canada. Comparable as a peer Indigenous cultural-programming and youth-engagement organization with similar educational/mission focus.
• Canadian Roots Exchange: National Indigenous-youth-led organization fostering reconciliation through exchange programs and education. Comparable as a peer Indigenous reconciliation and education-focused organization, though focused specifically on youth programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/reseau21network
• Facebookfacebook.com/reseau.mtl.network
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reseau-mtl-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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