Oċaƞk̄u Awayaƞk̄a Consulting Services, LLC
Enterprise IT Expertise Grounded in Indigenous Community Understanding
About Oċaƞk̄u Awayaƞk̄a Consulting Services
Oċaƞk̄u Awayaƞk̄a Consulting Services, LLC is a Kansas-based information technology and organizational consulting firm built on a foundational conviction: Indigenous communities, tribal governments, and Native-serving organizations deserve access to the same caliber of strategic technology leadership that major institutions have access to — delivered by people who understand those communities from the inside out. Our principal holds a degree in Lakota Studies from Sinte Gleska University, is proficient in the Lakota language, has taught technology and STEAM skills on the reservation, and maintains deep, ongoing ties to Indigenous communities across the Great Plains.
When we conduct a technology assessment for a tribal college or Native-serving nonprofit, we are not simply evaluating servers and software licenses. We are asking whether data governance structures reflect the community's sovereignty and whether today's technology decisions protect the community's information, cultural assets, and right to self-determination. We serve tribal governments, tribal enterprises, tribal colleges and universities, Native-owned businesses, Native-serving nonprofit organizations, and small to mid-sized nonprofits across education, community health, social services, and workforce development sectors.
Our Services
Technology Assessment & Strategic Planning
Comprehensive evaluation of your organization's IT infrastructure, data governance, and technology systems with a focus on cultural alignment, sovereignty, and long-term sustainability. We assess whether your technology decisions protect your community's information and cultural assets.
Data Governance & Information Security
Specialized consulting on data governance structures that reflect your community's sovereignty and self-determination. We help tribal governments and Native-serving organizations establish secure, culturally appropriate information management practices.
Organizational Technology Implementation & Support
End-to-end technology implementation services tailored to your organization's capacity, budget, and cultural context. From system selection to staff training, we ensure technology solutions fit your community's needs and empower your team for long-term success.