Yukon friends have enjoyed success with their consulting business

It seemed like a natural fit when Tosh Southwick and Davida Wood decided to join forces and incorporate a new consulting business.

IRP Consulting was launched in August of 2020. And now the business, based in the Yukon capital of Whitehorse, is considered a leader in the services it provides.

IRP, which stands for Inspire, Reconciliation, Potential, is a consulting company that works with federal, territorial and Indigenous governments, post-secondary schools, private businesses and even individuals to support Indigenous self-determination and to amplify reconciliation efforts.

program, later becoming its manager and then the director.

Southwick and Wood decided to go into business for themselves and to support other organization in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, including supporting Indigenous self-determination.

Since launching IRP Consulting, the co-founders have primarily worked with Yukon organizations. But they have also travelled to British Columbia and Alberta to provide their services.

By Sam Laskaris Cando Contributor