SETSI INSTITUTE: STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR EQUITY, TRANSFORMATION, & SYSTEMS INNOVATION

A PROLOGUE TO PARTNERSHIP

In an era defined by intersecting crises and the imperative for systemic transformation, organizations are called not merely to adapt, but to lead with principled audacity. The SETSI Institute stands as the preeminent strategic partner for those committed to dismantling structural inequities and architecting a future rooted in collective liberation. We do not offer simple consultancy; we forge strategic alliances to engineer profound, measurable, and enduring change.

We specialize in the most complex and urgent frontier of social justice: Here, where systemic barriers compound, we deploy unparalleled expertise to illuminate pathways to equity, power, and self-determination.

OUR CORE SERVICE OFFERINGS: STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS FOR SYSTEMIC IMPACT

I. STRATEGIC GOVERNANCE & SYSTEMS (RE)ARCHITECTURE

We fortify institutional foundations and recalibrate systems for equity-centered governance and transformative impact.

Strategic Foresight & Planning: Crafting visionary, actionable roadmaps that align mission with measurable social justice outcomes.
Public Policy & Philanthropic Advisory: Providing high-level counsel to shape equitable policy frameworks and democratize philanthropic ecosystems.
Grantmaking Equity Audits & Design: Interrogating and reconstructing grantmaking apparatuses to eradicate bias and catalyze community-led innovation.
Theory of Change & Logic Model Articulation: Forging rigorous, evidence-based frameworks that map the causal pathway from intervention to systemic transformation.
Comprehensive Program & Labour Market Audits: Conducting forensic-level assessments of service ecosystems and labour markets to identify exclusionary practices and engineer inclusive pathways.

II. INTERSECTIONAL CAPACITY STRENGTHENING & LIBERATORY PRACTICE

Our signature, immersive series are designed to build critical consciousness and operational competency at society’s most critical junctures.

The Collective Liberation Series: A deep intellectual and praxis-oriented exploration at the nexus of Blackness and disability, challenging hegemonies and building emancipatory frameworks.
The Equitable Employment Ecosystem Series: Specialized interventions to dismantle barriers and architect dramatically improved employment outcomes for Black Canadians with disabilities, including Supported Employment Systems Design.
The Anti-Black Racism & Equity Competency Series: From foundational principles to advanced Anti-Black Racism Leadership Competencies, we equip leaders with the tools to dismantle institutional racism and foster authentic belonging.
The Intersectional Accessibility Series: Moving beyond compliance to forge environments of radical access, integrating disability justice with anti-racist praxis.

III. TRANSFORMATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

We mediate complexity and catalyze evolution within organizational cultures and structures.

Decolonized Community Engagement & Co-Design: Facilitating authentic, power-shifting collaboration that centers community as experts and architects of their own futures.
Restorative Practices & Conflict Transformation: Moving beyond punitive resolution to heal relational ruptures and rebuild trust through indigenous and emancipatory practices.
Organizational Change Management for Equity: Guiding institutions through courageous restructuring, aligning internal culture with external justice commitments.

IV. SOCIAL INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) Incubation: Providing end-to-end strategic development for mission-driven enterprises that center the talent and leadership of equity-denied communities.

OUR CATALYTIC ENGAGEMENT MODALITIES

KEYNOTES & PROGRAM SPEECHES (30–120 MINUTES)

SETSI principals deliver commanding orations that are not merely speeches, but intellectual provocations and calls to action. Each address is a synthesizing force, framing complex equity challenges with clarity, charging audiences with moral urgency, and providing a visionary compass for the work ahead. Includes tailored multimedia presentations.

FACILITATED DIALOGUES: PANELS, MODERATION & FIRESIDE CHATS

We steward crucial conversations with precision and purpose. Whether moderating high-stakes panels or hosting intimate fireside chats, we guarantee discourse anchored in social justice, accountability, and equity. We create containers of psychological safety that empower underrepresented voices and generate breakthrough insights.

TRAINING & CAPACITY-BUILDING ACADEMIES

Our pedagogy is a blend of cutting-edge research and liberatory practice.

Deep-Dive Intensives (Half/Full-Day): Immersive, interactive sessions (3-8 hours) supported by comprehensive learning manuals, presentation slides, and accessible design.
Multi-Day Leadership Academies (2-5 Days): Transformative learning journeys for deep skill acquisition and paradigm shifts, focused on general topics within specific, urgent contexts.
Conference & Symposium Workshops: High-impact, tailored workshops (up to 2.5 hours) for public and professional audiences, designed to challenge, equip, and mobilize.
Action-Oriented Training Reports: Synthesizing training insights into strategic implementation checklists and participant analyses, serving as a blueprint for organizational change and accountability reporting.

THE SETSI METHODOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE

Our approach is the differentiator that elevates service to partnership.

Co-Design as a Radical Principle: We reject extractive consultation. Our process is a deep, equitable collaboration where lived experience is recognized as expert knowledge. We build with, not for.
Diagnostic-Onset Engagement: We initiate every alliance with a meticulous diagnostic phase, identifying core needs, objectives, and systemic sensitivities to catalyze a precision work plan.
Pedagogy Informed by Adult-Learning Neuroscience: Our curriculum leverages peer-to-peer exchange, iterative practice, and critical reflection to ensure integration and mastery.
Sacred Space for Honest Dialogue: We skillfully facilitate containers for courageous conversation, recognizing that sustainable change requires both cognitive understanding and relational healing.
Unwavering Commitment to Accessible, Anti-Racist & Anti-Ageist Delivery: Every engagement is designed with universal design principles and an active dismantling of oppressive defaults, delivered remotely or in-person.

SIGNATURE CAPACITY-BUILDING SESSION

“Activating Diverse Leadership: Partnering Beyond the Usual Suspects”
This pivotal two-hour session equips participants with advanced tools, test cases, and actionable frameworks to transcend transactional outreach. Learn to cultivate and sustain authentic, reciprocal partnerships with Black Canadian communities—forging alliances based on trust, shared power, and a relentless commitment to common goals.

INVITATION TO FORGE THE FUTURE

The SETSI Institute is more than a provider; we are strategic architects of equity. We partner with courageous entities ready to interrogate their role in systemic inequality and actively construct a more just world.

Let us co-design your transformation.