Archipel Research and Consulting Inc.

What Archipel Research and Consulting Inc. does

Archipel Research and Consulting Inc. is an Indigenous-owned, women-led professional services firm headquartered in Ottawa's National Capital Region with a distributed team of approximately 23 researchers, consultants, translators, and administrative staff across Canada and the United States. The firm delivers qualitative and quantitative research grounded in Indigenous methodologies (OCAP principles, decolonizing frameworks, intersectional Black feminist approaches, and GBA Plus), alongside strategic consulting, policy analysis, evaluation and planning, training and education, inclusive marketing advisory, translation services (Canadian English, Canadian French, and Indigenous languages), and speaking engagements. Its core technology is methodological rather than software-based, relying on credentialed domain expertise, ethical research practices, and a multidisciplinary roster of Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars and practitioners.

The firm's revenue model is project-based professional services, with quote-based pricing tailored to client scope and multi-year contract cadences. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales via website inquiries, phone, and email, targeting government (federal, provincial, municipal), education, non-profit, and Indigenous organization segments. The client base spans more than 25 named institutional customers including the Assembly of First Nations, Department of Canadian Heritage, Parks Canada, City of Ottawa, Canada Council for the Arts, Amnesty International, Open Society Foundation, and Mountain Equipment Company, with a recent extension into commercial-sector reconciliation advisory. No institutional investors, funding rounds, or external ownership changes are disclosed, and the company operates as an independent consultancy under co-founders Sabre Pictou Lee (CEO) and John Carlson (Senior Researcher).

Name

Archipel Research and Consulting Inc.

Legal name

Archipel Research and Consulting Inc.

Website

https://archipelresearch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Archipel Research and Consulting Inc. is an Indigenous-owned, women-led Ottawa-based consultancy of ~23 staff delivering qualitative research, policy analysis, evaluation, training, translation, and inclusive marketing services grounded in OCAP and GBA Plus methodologies to government, education, non-profit, and Indigenous organization clients across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Research & Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

Keywords

• Indigenous research consulting
• Anti-racism advisory
• Equity inclusion strategy
• Policy analysis services
• Community engagement facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Research and Consulting Services: Revenue generated from qualitative and quantitative research projects, strategic consulting, policy analysis, evaluation and planning services. Services are tailored to client needs and likely structured as project-based professional services engagements.
2. Training and Education: Customized trainings and education on Indigenous cultures, anti-racism, and equity delivered to organizations. Facilitators bring real-world experience and inclusive teaching methods.
3. Translation Services: Expert translation services in Canadian English, Canadian French, and Indigenous languages in Canada.
4. Inclusive Marketing and Communication Consulting: Consulting services for developing inclusive marketing strategies and evaluating consumer-facing communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Archipel Research and Consulting Inc. is an Indigenous-owned, women-led consultancy that provides qualitative and quantitative research, strategic consulting, training, evaluation, inclusive marketing, and translation services to government, education, non-profit, and Indigenous organization clients. The firm's work is grounded in Indigenous, decolonizing, and intersectional Black feminist methodologies, including the First Nations principles of OCAP and Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus).

Product overview

Archipel Research and Consulting offers a portfolio of seven specialized service offerings centered on Indigenous research methodologies, community engagement, and equity-centered consulting. These services include Research Excellence (qualitative/quantitative research), Inclusive Marketing & Communication, Training & Education, Evaluation & Planning, Translation, Consulting, and Speaking & Events. These interconnected offerings are provided independently or in combination to serve government, education, non-profit, and Indigenous organization clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research Excellence

Named customers29 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Two Row Consulting: Indigenous-owned consulting firm providing research, training, policy analysis, and reconciliation advisory services. Similar service portfolio and target client segments to Archipel.
• Strategic Levers Social Impact Consulting: Boutique Canadian consulting firm providing research, evaluation, and strategic advisory services to non-profits, foundations, and government. Comparable size, methodology, and social-purpose client focus to Archipel.
• The Firelight Group: Indigenous-owned research and consulting firm providing evaluation, policy analysis, and Indigenous research services to governments, Indigenous communities, and non-profits across Canada. Closely comparable in mission, methodology, and client base to Archipel.
• Reciprocal Consulting: Indigenous-led consulting firm offering research, evaluation, policy, and engagement services to Indigenous organizations, governments, and non-profits. Directly comparable niche positioning and service mix to Archipel.
• Prairie Research Associates (PRA): Canadian market and social research firm providing qualitative and quantitative research, public opinion polling, and evaluation services. Comparable research delivery model and public-sector client base.
• Malatest & Associates: Canadian social and health research consultancy providing evaluation, survey research, and policy services to government and non-profit clients. Comparable research methodology and government-client focus, though not Indigenous-owned.

Emerging players

• Animikii Inc. Indigenous-owned technology and consulting company providing digital services and Indigenous engagement solutions. Overlaps with Archipel on Indigenous community engagement but focuses more on digital tooling.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Canada — Indigenous Services: Global professional services firm with a dedicated Indigenous Services practice offering consulting, audit, and advisory to Indigenous communities and organizations. Represents scaled competition for high-end government engagements.
• MNP LLP — Indigenous Services: Major Canadian accounting and business advisory firm with a dedicated Indigenous Services practice serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations across Canada. Overlaps with Archipel on Indigenous community advisory work but at significantly larger scale.
• KPMG Canada — Indigenous Services: Big Four firm with an Indigenous Services practice offering advisory, tax, and consulting to Indigenous governments and organizations. Comparable client base at much larger scale and broader service scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/archipelresearch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/archipel-research-consulting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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