One From Many
Indigenous Engagement & Reconciliation Strategy—Rooted in Connection
Supporting institutions, design teams, and communities with culturally grounded engagement, strategy, and Indigenous-informed implementation.
WHO AM I?
Ron (Deganadus) McLester
Turtle Clan, Oneida Nation — Haudenosaunee
I support institutions, colleges, architects, and communities through relationship-based Indigenous engagement and reconciliation strategy. My work bridges worldviews, brings people together, and helps organizations move from intention to measurable, meaningful action.
SERVICES
Reconciliation Strategy
Roadmaps, leadership advising, policy alignment, and organizational transformation rooted in Indigenous values.
Executive Cultural Fluency Coaching
Personalized coaching for leaders, executives, and boards to build cultural fluency, strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities, and lead reconciliation with confidence and accountability
Community Engagement
Culturally grounded engagement planning, facilitation, Elder/Knowledge Keeper coordination, and respectful synthesis.
Design Integration
Place-based principles, co-design approaches, and collaboration with architects and planners.
Indigenous Partnership Development Support in building, strengthening, and maintaining meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations through protocols, relationship-building, and ongoing engagement.
Knowledge Integration & Capacity Building
Workshops, training, and advisory support that help teams understand Indigenous principles, integrate them into decision-making, and build long-term internal capacity.
THE BUNDLED ARROWS PHILOSOPHY
The name “Bundled Arrows” reflects a Haudenosaunee teaching: one arrow breaks easily, but many arrows bound together are unbreakable. My approach brings together diverse voices, perspectives, and responsibilities to build stronger relationships, processes, and outcomes.
Strength Through Unity
“A FEATHER IN YOUR CAP”
A meaningful quote from my father. A couple photos of some incredible projects that demonstrate leadership, Indigenous Knowledge, community engagement and project endorsement:
