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L'ikol – Indigenous Training & Engagement

L’ikol: Indigenous Training & Engagement is a newly launched Indigenous-owned company dedicated to providing education, consultation, and engagement services across Canada. With offerings that include online Indigenous training, consultation services, museum and repatriation support, educational books, and policy development, L’ikol’s mission is to share knowledge, foster understanding, and build respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

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Challenge

As a start-up entering a competitive and sensitive space, L’ikol needed a digital platform that could:

●       Showcase its services in a culturally authentic and professional way

●       Offer a seamless e-commerce system to sell digital and physical learning resources

●       Host an LMS (Learning Management System) to deliver online courses

●       Integrate multimedia elements such as music, video, and Indigenous languages, including Michif

●       Reflect the histories, worldviews, and identities of the Métis, First Nations, and Inuit peoples through design, language, and storytelling

●       Build credibility with press-ready branding and communications

The L’ikol team wanted more than a website. They needed a platform that could serve as the foundation of their brand, ensuring cultural integrity while standing out as modern, professional, and impactful.

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Solution

Swank Business Solutions partnered with L’ikol to design and build a state-of-the-art digital platform that captured both their vision and values. The solution included:

●       Website Development: A cutting-edge website tailored to the unique needs of an Indigenous training company

●       E-Commerce Functionality: Seamless online purchasing options for courses, e-books, and other educational products

●       LMS Integration: A custom learning management system enabling users to access courses, track progress, and engage with multimedia learning tools

●       Multimedia Features: Music, video, and rich visuals that bring Indigenous storytelling and cultural elements to life

●       Michif Language Integration: Incorporation of Indigenous language revitalization into the platform, furthering L’ikol’s educational mission

●       Culturally Grounded Design: Visual elements and motifs that represent the Métis, First Nations, and Inuit peoples respectfully and authentically

●       Copywriting and Communications: Development of culturally appropriate copy that aligned with Indigenous values and voices

●       Press Integration: Media-ready announcements and digital assets to help L’ikol establish a strong presence from day oned voices

Results

The launch of L’ikol’s website exceeded expectations:

●       The platform was unanimously embraced by the L’ikol team, who felt their vision was faithfully brought to life

●       The cultural representation resonated strongly, positioning L’ikol as a trusted, authentic, and professional Indigenous training provider

●       The brand gained immediate traction, with press-ready materials helping secure attention from stakeholders, media, and potential clients

●       The technology foundation, from e-commerce to LMS, set the stage for sustainable growth and enabled L’ikol to scale its offerings while maintaining cultural integrity