Riley offers research and policy drafting, auditing, and revision services to a diverse range of clients. She approaches her work with an anti-colonial, Indigenous queer feminist, and anti-oppressive lens, and has a special knack for translating complex ideas into practical and accessible policy solutions. Her expertise lies broadly within Indigenous politics and Canadian politics.

Examples of the types of services Riley has provided include developing a framework for responsible investing in Indigenous clean energy initiatives, outlining a reconciliation action plan for an Ontario municipality, proposing revisions to federal department policies, developing a conflict resolution policy rooted in restorative justice for a non-profit, and much more.

With over ten years of experience in public speaking to audiences all over the globe, Riley can confidently command the attention of most any room she enters. Whether it be a keynote, a panel discussion, or a workshop format, audiences consistently call Riley’s presentation skills some of the most engaging and educational they have ever experienced. Both new learners and subject-matter experts can benefit from Riley’s approach.

While she has a menu of some pre-prepared speaking topics (available to view here), the vast majority of her presentations are tailored to the specific needs of the organizations she partners with. Commonly requested topics include sector-specific conversations on reconciliation, allyship, Indigenous-led climate solutions, conflict resolution, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ education.

As more individuals and institutions seek to ensure Indigenous voices are included in their work, Riley has been increasingly called on to help inform these places' goals and operating/programatic practices. Riley blends insights from her academic and professional background with her lived experience as a young, queer, Anishinaabe woman to produce the most impactful feedback and reccomendatons for clients. 

Some consulting services Riley has provided in the past include acting as an Indigenous cultural advisor in the development of an educational virtual game, reviewing and revising land acknowledgements, and helping organizations build relationships with Indigenous and young people based in reciprocity and equity.