Our Story
At White Otter Consulting, we are a team of Indigenous professionals who are committed to our communities and also often have artistic and land based practices. We operate from an understanding of our responsibility to community first and approach our work through relationally. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities and people and we are committed to supporting and uplifting others.
Our team brings a wealth of diverse experiences, perspectives, and talents to our work. As artists, we are passionate about storytelling, cultural expression, and the power of creativity to inspire change. As land-based practitioners, we have a deep connection to the land, traditional knowledge, and practices that have sustained our communities for millennia. As community members, we are invested in building stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
White Otter Consulting was founded in 2023 by Jaymie Campbell (right). After a culmination of 15 years of working in community development, being an artist and entrepreneur, the goal of starting WOC was to build a team of Indigenous community leaders, artists and land-based practitioners to provide services that hold culture and community at the forefront. We are driven by the desire to support artists and community-led ventures to navigate colonial systems so they can focus on making art, building community and supporting their families.
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Meet Our Team
Our team is comprised of Indigenous professionals who are community members themselves. White Otter Consulting reflects Indigenous knowledge systems and spaces while striving to grow economic and governance capacity and culturally relevant opportunities to our clients and communities.
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Jaymie Campbell, BSc, HBOR, Anishnaabe
FOUNDER & CEO
Jaymie Campbell is a multi-faceted practitioner who works in community development, visual arts and storytelling. She is of Anishinaabe and European ancestry, and a member of Curve Lake First Nation and resides on unceded territory in New Denver, British Columbia.
Jaymie spent 10 years working in consultation and eventually as the Associate Director for a Cree Nation in northern Alberta. Afterwards, she founded White Otter Design Co. in 2018 as her arts practice which explores the connection to land and culture through beadwork, writing and visual arts. Jaymie has worked for numerous communities, organizations and post-secondary institutions in the fields of negotiations, community development and entrepreneurship. In 2024 she also founded The Aunte Indigenous Residency which is dedicated to supporting the creation, reclamation and dissemination of traditional and contemporary forms of Indigenous art.
Jaymie is a dedicated partner, daughter, auntie and community member. Her daily practices of art and storytelling are woven into the days of spending time on the land inspired by her culture and her family.
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Laura Doyle Linklater, Vuntut Gwich’in
PRIMARY COMMUNITY CONSULTANT
Laura Linklater Doyle is a Gwich’in mother, artist, and land-based practitioner who is passionate about Indigenous resurgence and sustainable self-determination. As the student researcher, Laura engages with individuals, community members and small businesses. Her goal is to ensure that our services are culturally appropriate, responsive, and effective in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous communities and artists. I work closely with community leaders, elders, artists, and entrepreneurs to understand their needs, priorities, and aspirations.
As a primary consultant specializing in art-based practices, Laura Linklater Doyle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. With a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and artistic expressions, Laura also serves as a cultural liaison.
Laura is a land-based practitioner who grew up hunting, trapping and hide-tanning. She is an accomplished beadwork artist and is currently completing her undergraduate degree in social work. She is a dedicated partner, mother, auntie and community member.
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Olivya Leblanc, BA, Wendat
CONTENT, DESIGN & PROJECT SPECIALIST
Olivya is a multidisciplinary artist and creative professional of French Canadian, Slovenian and Wendat ancestry. Drawing from her ancestral cultural ties, she brings a deep sense of care, history, and intention to her work across beadwork, photography, fibre arts, and other mediums. Her love and respect for the land—one of her greatest teachers and sources of inspiration—deeply informs both her artistic and personal life.
A graduate of Humber’s BA in Art Direction for Creative Advertising, Olivya has built a versatile career as a freelance photographer, designer, marketer, and project manager. She has created compelling visual content for clients such as Moosehead Lager, Timberland, Wildflower Goods, BeadFX, and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. With a strong foundation in graphic design and a deep fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, she brings a creative eye and thoughtful precision to every project, from concept development to copywriting and proofreading.
Our Clients
