Rigorous insight, culturally grounded clarity

The Approach

Nestu’et (pronounced “ness-doo-et”) is a Mi’kmaw word meaning “become wiser” or “become knowledgeable.”

Nestu’et Law Inc. was founded by Josie McKinney, an accomplished Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqiyik lawyer and leader with more than 16 years of criminal litigation experience and nearly two decades advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility (EDIRA) within workplaces and public institutions. The firm is grounded in the concept of etuaptmumk, or “two-eyed seeing” - a term developed by Elder Albert Marshall of Eskasoni First Nation to describe bringing together the strengths of both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems to guide work in a good way.

Focused on workplace investigations and organizational reviews/assessments, Nestu’et Law Inc. offers the rigour, neutrality, and evidence-based analysis of a seasoned criminal litigator, paired with deep expertise in EDIRA and Indigenous ways of knowing. The firm works in partnership with teams and organizations to strengthen understanding, illuminate root causes, and support informed and culturally grounded decision-making.

Workplace Investigations

Culturally aware, trauma and violence-informed workplace investigations into a variety of matters including allegations of discrimination, harassment, or bullying, employee misconduct (including fraud), and attendance management. Specialization in applying an EDIRA lens (equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility), including the concept of etuaptmumk, or “two-eyed seeing” (a term developed by Elder Albert Marshall of Eskasoni First Nation, to refer to the use of the strengths of both Indigenous and Western ways of knowing to carry out our work in a good way).

Range of services include:

  • Conducting workplace investigations

  • Preparing workplace investigation reports

  • Providing post-investigation advice and recommendations

Organizational Reviews/Assessments

Culturally aware trauma and violence-informed organizational assessments that are comprehensive and tailored to the unique needs of the organization. Our assessments provide clients with insights into current work culture and step-by-step action plans, with measurable outcomes, to improve compliance with the law and help strengthen the health, productivity, and reputation of the organization.

Specialization in providing detailed guidance to organizations seeking to improve in EDIRA work (equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility), including application of the concept of etuaptmumk, or “two-eyed seeing” (a term developed by Elder Albert Marshall of Eskasoni First Nation, to refer to the use of the strengths of both Indigenous and Western ways of knowing to carry out our work in a good way).

Range of services include:

  • Conducting organizational reviews

  • Preparing organizational review reports

  • Providing post-review advice and recommendations