Who we are

KatalystNow’s seasoned team has the expertise to effectively engage with Indigenous Nations, communities and corporations, resulting in meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Our belief is that the opportunity to realize mutually beneficial, long-lasting relationships is ‘Now’.

KatalystNow provokes the realization.

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“Provoking beneficial change at the nexus of corporations, Indigenous Nations and communities.”

WHAT WE DO

What makes us different

KatalystNow works alongside corporations, Indigenous Nations and communities to advance Indigenous inclusion, strengthen relationships and create meaningful economic opportunities.

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Depth of Experience

Our team brings an extensive track record of success and diverse experience, including both lived Indigenous and corporate experience. Our insights are real, earned in the field and informed by work done on the ground - not theory - that delivers results.

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Bridging Business and Community

We understand corporate business drivers and community interests. At the intersection of these perspectives, we know how to move from intention to action, creating change that is practical, meaningful and sustainable.

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Action Over Abstraction

We don’t spend time or resources on unnecessary philosophizing. Our focus is on solutions that work in real world environments.

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Respectful, Ethical, Informed Engagement

We approach our work with deep respect for the historical, cultural, and economic considerations that exist within Indigenous communities, while also being mindful of key business drivers, remaining committed to real, beneficial results for all.

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Proven Belief in What Is Possible

We believe barriers can be overcome through genuine intent, and more importantly, we’ve seen it happen.

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Execution That Delivers Results

Above all, we know how to make change happen. KatalystNow has the experience and track record to prove it. We are catalysts for the change.

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Meet the team

Michael Reid

CO-FOUNDER

Michael Reid’s extensive 30-year career at the intersect of community and corporations throughout North America, has focused on Indigenous/Tribal inclusion, stakeholder engagement, economic and workforce inclusion and strategic engagement planning and execution. Prior to his consultancy work, he had senior roles leading Indigenous and Stakeholder engagement teams at Talisman Energy, Statoil Canada and Pembina Pipeline. Michael is committed to establishing meaningful, trust-based relationships between corporations and communities.
Leona Karakunte-Small

CO-FOUNDER

Leona Karakunte-Small is an Indigenous professional with over 20 years of experience bridging Indigenous and Western perspectives across the healthcare and oil and gas sectors. Grounded in lived experience and cultural knowledge, she uses the Two-Eyed Seeing approach to support organizations through Indigenous talent acquisition, bias training, and community engagement, helping create culturally informed and inclusive workplaces that honor Indigenous voices, experiences and ways of knowing.
Andrew Loosley

Andrew Loosley is an accomplished, award-winning executive with more than three decades of domestic and international experience steering major resource development projects. Known for his strategic approach to legislative and regulatory compliance, Andrew excels at navigating complex multi-national joint ventures and negotiations. He is deeply committed to sustainable development and is an expert in securing community buy-in, managing Indigenous and First Nations relations, and executing economic and impact benefit agreements that balance investment with local needs.
Dan Belot

Daniel Belot is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of leadership experience across the energy, banking, and corporate finance sectors. He has a proven track record in corporate finance, capital raising, investor relations, financial reporting, governance, and operational leadership within both private and public companies. Daniel has relationships with both domestic and international equity and debt providers including relationships with capital providers based in the United States.
Chris O'Neil

Chris O’Neil has more than 25 years of experience in corporate social performance, with a focus on Indigenous and public engagement, consultation, social impact assessment, traditional knowledge, permitting, and negotiation, for a wide cross-section of resource development and infrastructure projects. Chris holds a Doctor of Social Sciences from Royal Roads University, where his research focused on improving the meaningfulness and efficiency of Indigenous engagement and consultation during environmental assessment.