Empowering First Nations Communities Through Evidence-Based Consulting
Cynthia Rayner is a proud member of the Tseshaht First Nation. She has 16 years of post-secondary business courses, with 28 years of working inside First Nations governments. She brings an unmatched combination of lived experience, academic rigour, and practical expertise to every engagement.
30+ Years
Supporting First Nations Governments
22+ Years
In Senior Management Roles
BC-Wide
Serving First Nations communities across British Columbia
Certified Indigenous Business
WHY WORK WITH FNMC
Respectful relationships, lasting capacity, real results
Exclusively First Nations
Founded and led by an First Nations woman, working alongside First Nations subject matter experts who understand community from the inside.
Lasting Capacity
We co-create practical tools and processes so Nations can carry the work forward with confidence long after a project ends.
A commitment to listening first, honouring direction, and building solutions that fit the community, not a template.
Respectful Relationships
WHAT WE DO
Services Grounded in 28 Years of Lived Experience
FNMC supports First Nations governments, development corporations, and community organizations with the planning tools they need to build sustainable economies. Every engagement is grounded in cultural context, community priorities, and practical implementation.
Labour Market Studies
FNMC designs comprehensive labour market studies that map workforce gaps, identify sectoral opportunities, and deliver actionable hiring and training strategies. With clean energy development driving new employment demand across BC First Nations, timely and accurate workforce planning has never been more critical.
Business Plans and Feasibility Studies
Business plans, feasibility studies, and business cases for new ventures, capital projects, and infrastructure investments -- developed to a standard that satisfies funders, lenders, and governing bodies.
Economic Development Plans
Strategic multi-year economic development plans aligned to a community's governance structure, culture, and long-term vision. FNMC has guided First Nations governments from deficit to $2M+ surplus through disciplined planning and implementation support.
Marketing Plans
Marketing plans grounded in market research, consumer behaviour analysis, and competitive landscape review. FNMC has developed marketing strategies for clients including BC Hydro, First Nations development corporations, and community tourism operations.
Tourism Destination Planning
Tourism destination plans that identify unique cultural and geographic assets, set key performance indicators, and map out the marketing and operational strategies needed to attract visitors and generate revenue.
Grant Writing and Proposal Development
Proposal writing and funding applications that draw on a thorough understanding of federal and provincial funding programs relevant to First Nations economic and community development.
