At the Intersection of Story, Knowledge & Change
Through workshops, consulting, and creative offerings, Kalawikk supports individuals and organizations walking toward equity in good relation.
Rooted in culture, guided by story.
Pjila'si, weli kiskik.
Pjila’si, weli kiskik––welcome, it’s a good day.
These words come from L’nui’simk, the Mi’kmaw language, grounding this space in Indigenous language and worldview. Kalawikk’s mission is to uplift and share Indigenous voices, knowledge, and stories in every space we enter. Rooted in the principle of Two-Eyed Seeing, we walk alongside individuals, teams, and organizations to foster meaningful change grounded in good relations and reconciliation.
Where our story started...
A leader, storyteller, and founder of Kalawikk, Tera McDonald is dedicated to building inclusive spaces through a Two-Eyed Seeing approach. Raised within the territory of the St. George's Indian Band, Tera grew up with a strong sense of community, though distance from their Mi’kmaw culture shaped much of their early life. Reconnecting in their mid-20s, they have since been on a personal journey of reclamation — exploring identity, belonging, and cultural memory through love for community and reflection.
Tera’s work is grounded in this lived experience and shared through writing and filmmaking. Their contributions appear in With Grace and Grit, Vol. 2 (2024), Indigenous Management: Knowledge and Frameworks (2025) and continue in projects like Unsung (2024), a documentary on Mi’kmaw veterans and their families, Reclamation (in development) a documentary exploring Indigenous identity, and Goldrush, an original TV series that explores themes of belonging.
Beginning their journey as an adult educator, Tera now leads Kalawikk in offering Reconciliation-led DEI training that supports organizations in moving toward true equity.
Kalawikk Diversity Inc.
Kalawikk Diversity Inc. (KDI) began as an effort to make communications more inclusive through thoughtful, accessible design. But founder Tera McDonald quickly realized that inclusivity isn’t just about clear copy or good visuals — it’s about relationship, accountability, and deeper cultural understanding. As a reconnecting Mi’kmaw storyteller and producer, Tera uses storytelling as a powerful tool for creating space, shifting narratives, and supporting reconciliation in action.
Today, Kalawikk offers Indigenous-led training and facilitation rooted in creativity, stortytelling, and care — walking alongside organizations on the path to equity through experiences that heal, teach, and transform.
"I'm a Kind Space
The I’m A Kind Space campaign by Kalawikk Diversity Inc. blends Mi’kmaw Two-Eyed Seeing with DEI practices to advance reconciliation and inclusivity. Aligned with the UN’s #KindnessMatters vision, this initiative offers workshops, tools, and engagement strategies that honour both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.
Through new partnerships and existing content, Kalawikk aims to create sustainable spaces rooted in cultural understanding and healing. By empowering individuals and organizations, we work toward a world where kindness drives belonging, safety, and meaningful social change.
