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Public and Social Services Research & Evaluation Services

Serving Non-Government Organizations, Public Entities & Indigenous Communities across Canada.

Our Story at Strat First Inc. 
A Human‑Centred Firm.

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At Strat First Inc., we have learned that the best work starts with people. We are an Alberta-based advisory team that supports organizations, communities, not-for-profit groups, and public sector partners across Canada.

 

Our focus is working and walking with our clients to design programs, plan their work, learn from their experiences, share their successes, and build the skills they need to move forward with confidence.

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Over the years, we have seen the positive impact that comes from program development when people have a safe, welcoming space to talk things through. When we sit together, listen closely, and make room for every voice, communities start shaping their own solutions. That sense of ownership strengthens trust within the community itself and with donors, funders, public sector partners, and government teams who want to support meaningful change.

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Our approach braids what we know from social sciences, practical business thinking, and how government systems work. At the heart of it, our work is about showing up with care, clarity, and respect, and helping people move their ideas into action in ways that are manageable and community driven.

Our Services

Turning Information Into Impact all across Canada

Research Services

  • Literature and Jurisdictional Reviews  

  • Environmental Scans  

  • Qualitative Data Collection  

  • Quantitative Data Collection  

  • Data Analysis  

  • Project Management for Research Initiatives

Evaluation Services

  • Evaluation Framework Design  

  • Program Evaluation  

  • Data Analysis

Policy & Governance

  • Strategic Planning Services

  • Policy Modernization Services

  • Board and Leadership Governance Support

  • Board Training and Facilitation Services

Strategic Services

  • Grant Management 

  • Program Design

  • Reporting and Document Design

  • Professional Development Training 

  • Government Engagement Planning 

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Our Clients

Community and Industry Organizations

  • Alberta Medical Association

  • Canadian Mental Health Association – National

  • Buy Social Canada

  • Tree Time Inc.

  • Edmonton Marathon

  • Women Building Futures

  • True North Aid

  • McDougall House

Indigenous and Community Organizations

  • Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary

  • Native Counselling Services of Alberta

  • Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc.

  • Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Services Association

  • Whitefish Lake First Nation #128

  • Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council

  • Dauphin River First Nation

  • Wah Pow Healing & Wellness Society

  • Lakeshore Regional Police Commission

  • Creating Hope Society 

  • Kehewin First Nation Elder's Committee

Government, Municipal, and Public Sector

  • Government of Alberta

  • Explore Edmonton Corporation

  • Edmonton International Airport

  • Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism

Strat First Inc.

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Research & Evaluation Division is a formal division of Strat First Inc.

Our Divisions 

  • Indigenous Relations, Engineering & Construction Division 

  • Research & Evaluation Division 

  • Commercial Art Strategy Division

National Presence

Serving Clients Across Canada. Located in Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta.

Contact Us 

780-399-2021

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