We are a small 100% Native owned and operated group of professional, technical and personal development companies located just outside Olympia, Washington.  We are a collective of Native researchers, trainers and retailers with decades of experience in social services, criminal justice, education, health, housing, planning, human resources and management.  We conduct our training, research and consulting services for tribal and Native organizations.  We will be presenting relevant leadership workshops at  these upcoming conferences:

Native Learning Center's Summer Symposium - June 20-23, 2011 in Tampa, FL 

Other conferences we've presented at:

Native Learning Center's Winter Symposium - March 15-17, 2011 in Hollywood, FL

Native Learning Center's Fall Symposium- November 2-5, 2010 in Orlando, FL

 IPMA - May 19, 2010 in Olympia

Native Learning Center's Summer Conference - June 8-9, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale

NINAETC - May 17-20, 2009 in Sacramento

NHRMA - September 30 to October 2, 2009 in Portland

Our Business

Because we work for and within tribal communities, we know your issues, because they are our issues, too.  We are a small local company able to focus our top-notch resources on you and take pride in our personalized service. 

We are an OMWBE certified company and licensed by Washington state.

Link to our other companies:

Oyate Publishing

Design Cut

Bella Salon and Spa...an established day spa in Grand Mound - visit us on Facebook!

SKINZ Contemporary Native Clothing Company...combining traditional Native art and contemporary bling to display and wear proudly - visit us on Facebook!

Our newest venture: Native HR on Demand...temporary Native professionals, short-term HR projects and HR-matching services 

Our companies are all 100% Native owned and operated family businesses, licensed and certified as OMWBE companies in Washington State.  Our key staff is a mother and son team who strive to deliver the highest quality training, research and personal and professional development services. We consistently deliver top-notch customer service, and we employ and contract only with other Native professionals, and can provide you access to 22 Native consultants with decades of relevant experience in Indian Country and advanced degrees to ensure quality research, training and consulting services.

In 2011, we will be expanding Oyate Research and Training to include a full spectrum of talent acquisition and personnel management services through our Native Executive Search Services, Hire an HR Professional, and Temporary HR Project Services. Look for a job board, and additional resources to help you hire, train and retain staff soon.

Jane M. Wood, MPA - President

Jane (Sisseton-Wahpeton) holds a master of public administration and a baccalaureate in business management.  She has over twenty years experience helping front-line through executive-level staff improve accountability, efficiency and productivity in their organizations.

She has previously served as an internal auditor, management consultant, researcher, training and communications manager, and as a curriculum developer for some of the largest agencies in Washington state.  She is the founder of Oyate Research and Training and Oyate Publishing.  She is the principal owner of SKINZ Contemporary Native Clothing Company and owner of DesignCuts and Bella Salon and Spa.

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Adam Wood - Director of Operations and Outreach

Adam (Sisseton-Wahpeton) has several years experience in customer service, sales and marketing.  He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in communications and marketing.

He brings his strong organizational skills to our companies, and is responsible for all administrative oversight for Oyate Research and Training, Oyate Publishing, SKINZ Contemporary Native Clothing Company, DesignCut, and, Bella Salon and Spa.

Our Consultants

Oyate Research and Training also subcontracts with 22 highly skilled Native professionals across Washington.  Our consultants lead tribal organizations and departments and all have advanced degrees in their field. 

We are always looking for skilled Native instructors and researchers. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Oyate Research and Training, please complete an interest questionnaire here.