Research & Evaluation
Data Moves Missions Forward.
Data that drives decisions.
We live in a data-driven world that isn’t slowing down, and that brings opportunity. Opportunity to tell your story, make your business case, and drive meaningful change.
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Whether you're managing a new initiative, stewarding a legacy program, or leading a province-wide campaign, good data isn’t just about numbers. It’s about insight, accountability, and expanded impact.
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​Reliable data helps demonstrate value to funders, measure what matters most, and inform decisions that move your mission forward. From grant reporting to strategic planning, data ensures your time and resources are directed where they’ll deliver the greatest return.
Data Forward
Powered by seasoned expertise, we transform research into actionable clarity, advancing business cases with purpose, authenticity, and impact.
Qualitative Data Collection
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​Interviews
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Focus Groups
Quantitative Data Collection
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Data Collection & Analysis
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Performance Measurement & Forecasting
Program Evaluation
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Evaluation Design
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Methodology
Data Analysis
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Review of Existing Data
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Interviews​
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Focus Groups
Project Management
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Planning
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Content Creation
Reviews & Scans
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Literature Reviews
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Environmental Scan Reports
Why Clients Trust Us
With over 20 years of specialized experience in research and evaluation, we offer insight across a range of sectors. Our expertise includes:
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Academic Research & Projects
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Government Projects
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International Research & Projects
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Military Research
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Family Services (Social Sciences) Research & Projects
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First Nations Engagement & Projects
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Justice System Research & Projects​
We’re trusted because we deliver with integrity, respect, and an understanding of the communities and systems we serve.
Perspective & Integrity
At Strat First Inc., we bring broad perspectives, lived experience, and professional integrity to every project. Our commitment to ethical practice drives results you can trust.
OCAP®
Commitment
We fully respect and operate under the principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP®). These standards guide our collaborative work with First Nations, ensuring data sovereignty, transparency, and shared benefit.
Two-Eyed Seeing Approach
Our research and evaluation methods are grounded in Two-Eyed Seeing, the integration of Western and Indigenous ways of knowing. This approach strengthens insight, supports cultural respect, and leads to more inclusive, actionable outcomes.
Data Integrity
We manage and store information securely using professional standards and ethical safeguards, protecting confidentiality while ensuring reliable, high-quality outputs.
GBA Plus Lens
We apply a GBA Plus lens to all projects, recognizing how intersecting identities such as gender, age, culture, ability and geography shape lived experience. This ensures our work promotes equity, relevance, and informed decision-making across diverse populations.