Alicia-Marie LeJour
 

​Alicia-Marie studied Psychology at the University of Regina and has pursued advanced training in popular education, trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). These foundations have shaped her holistic approach to consulting, one that bridges evidence-based strategy with deep cultural awareness and empathy.

After more than 20 years balancing federal government and corporate roles with volunteerism and advocacy, Alicia-Marie founded AML Consulting to align her work with her values: reconciliation, equity, and authentic engagement. Since then, she has partnered with governments, First Nations, and nonprofits to design strategic frameworks and policies that advance organizational effectiveness and community well-being. Her most recent portfolio includes developing strategic plans and operational policies for Lil’wat First Nation, including the Ts’zil 2024–2030 Language and Culture Revitalization Strategic Plan, co-leading province-wide program renewal research and consultation for SaskCulture, and creating a comprehensive suite of trauma-informed, culturally responsive educational materials for Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS). This work included designing curriculum for the Saskatchewan Sexual Violence Education (SSVE) program, rooted in Indigenous worldviews and gender-based violence prevention strategies, and developing a structured implementation framework for the Bystander Training program that equipped program leaders with the tools, knowledge, and cultural competencies required for consistent, trauma-informed delivery across diverse contexts.

Her experience also includes designing and delivering advanced education programs with City for All Women Initiative (CAWI), where she designed and led multi-day learning series on cultural safety, equity-driven governance, and organizational transformation. She also authored and facilitated specialized modules on popular education methodologies, equipping facilitators to implement participatory, justice-centered approaches across diverse community contexts. Her work has contributed to system-level policy changes that reoriented municipal priorities toward prevention, equity, and community-led safety strategies, embedding inclusion within governance structures and decision-making processes.

Alicia-Marie’s leadership extends beyond consulting. As the founder of two major coalitions, the Ottawa Black Diaspora Coalition and No Justice No Peace Ottawa, she coordinated large-scale national and international solidarity movements that advanced racial justice and informed public policy reform. Her work has shaped alternative community safety models and influenced mental health crisis response frameworks grounded in prevention, cultural safety, and restorative justice principles. She also played a key role in organizing the first and second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorations in Canada’s capital, along side Misiwe Ni Relations Healing Lodge and Pass The Feather, creating spaces for education, reflection, and collective healing on a national scale.
 
Alicia-Marie was an active member of Black Women in Leadership through Righting Relations, where she contributed to initiatives fostering solidarity and leadership among racialized women. She also founded Healing Together, a unique space designed to strengthen Black and Indigenous relationships through collective healing and mutual support. This initiative launched impactful community projects, including Grassroots and Backpacks, which provided school supplies and mentorship opportunities for children while creating intergenerational connections between youth and Black and Indigenous mentors.

Her contributions have been featured in national and international media, including Global News, CBC, Radio-Canada, and the Ottawa Citizen, and continue to influence conversations on equity, justice, and systemic change at multiple levels. In addition to media recognition, her work has been celebrated through public platforms and art installations, such as being featured in Breath: Women of Water in the Nation’s Capital, speaking at International Women’s March events, and being nominated for the Faces Ottawa Awards for community impact.

Grounded in the belief that education is a tool for liberation, Alicia-Marie blends strategy, advocacy, and systems thinking to help organizations move from intention to action. Through AML Consulting, she continues to champion approaches that honor community voice, dismantle structural barriers, and create pathways for lasting, values-driven change.