Project History
(Alphabetical by Client Name)
- 8024 Yukon Ltd.
Negotiated a company buyout of a salmon and halibut processing plant for Chief Isaac Incorporated
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Worked extensively with Federal government employees from a variety of departments to train them in CCP, Aboriginal economic development, good governance, and building sustainable development capacity. These workshops and training sessions have been held across Canada.
- Atsua Ku River Boat Tours (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Developed a two year marketing strategy for a seasonal tourism business
- BC Aboriginal Housing Committee (Vancouver, BC)
Assisted in the preparation of a research report to develop an Aboriginal Housing Authority
- Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) (Calgary)
Co-designed a training curriculum for the development of a National First Nations Land Use Planning (LUP) Training Program
- Caribou Records Inc.
Prepared a business plan to expand a local music record label
- Centre for Indigenous & Environmental Resources (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Facilitated a national First Nations CCP capacity and training initiative, offer outreach and CCP support with six First Nations across Canada, and delivered a one day CCP workshop to First Nations Economic Development Officers.
- Champagne & Aishihik First Nations (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Conducted a two-day workshop strategic plan evaluation; completed a feasibility study for a commercial salmon fishery on the Alsek River; assisted project leader to complete four community proposals for infrastructure projects and human resource positions
- Chief Isaac Inc .
Assisted in preparing a three year economic development strategy; created a new organizational structure; assisted in updating a strategic plan during an intensive board training workshop; property management services, including negotiating five property lease agreements; negotiated a potential joint venture agreement with the Northwest Company for a retail store and McLondon Enterprises for a joint venture tourist operation; increased community capital infrastructure – office complex, housing projects, plant expansion and community hall
- City of Campbell River (Campbell River, BC)
Acted as a planning advisor in collaboration with HB Lanarc to facilitate the City of Campbell River’s Sustainable Official Community Plan (SOCP) and the creation of a Governance and Partnership Strategy with three local First Nations. The project won the 2011 Union of BC Municipalities Excellent Awards for the Category of Civic Engagement.
- City of Prince George (Prince George, BC)
Acted as a First Nations planning advisor to the City of Prince George’s planning team to complete an integrated community sustainability plan (ICSP).
- City of Squamish
Completed an atlas of 34 bioregional maps for the City of Squamish for UBC School Mapping Project
- Conscribe Enterprises Ltd.
Completed an analysis of comprehensive community planning (CCP) standards and how INAC can support First Nations who undertake CCP
- Dana Naye Ventures (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Assisted in preparing a business plan for Industry Canada’s CCIP Demonstration Project for a venture capital loan fund
- Daylu Dena Council (Lower Post, BC)
Facilitated a five year economic vision for the Kaska community
- Environment Directorate, Indian & Northern affairs Canada (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Designed and facilitated a three day First Nations Planning Workshop on Comprehensive Community Planning (2007); Facilitated a presentation and workshop on sustainability planning for a departmental review and assessment
- Etsi Shon Productions
Completed a two-year marketing strategy and a three-year business strategy for a First Nations music artist
- Five Finger Enterprise (Carmacks, Yukon)
Completed a tourism workshop and business plan for a family business expansion
- Han Fisheries Ltd.
Managed a salmon fish and caviar processing operation for three years; expanded operation into value – added processing; implemented a fish waste processing system; developed a salmon smoking operation; created a salmon retail shop and a salmon barbecue tourist operation; marketing and sales promotion
- Han Housing Ltd.
Created a First Nation’s housing construction company and housing authority
- Han Natural Products Ltd.
Created and facilitated a joint venture in the harvesting of wild mushrooms and natural products; supervised company operations
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Completed a review and analysis of a First Nations Relocation Agreement; Worked with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and Lower Post First Nation community to develop housing policies and proposals for the New On-Reserve Housing Approach (NORHA) Program
- Kaska Dena Council (Watson Lake, Yukon)
Conducted an organizational review for the community’s BC Treaty organization
- Kruda Che (Haines Junction, Yukon)
Prepared a business plan for a First Nation owned tourist operation
- Kwick’wasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation (Guilford Island, BC)
Co-facilitated a comprehensive community plan
- Liard First Nation (Watson Lake, Yukon)
Facilitated a community-led process to complete a three year regional treatment strategy for the Liard First Nation under the project management of the Liard Aboriginal Women’s Society. The project won a national planning award: 2011 Canadian Institute of Planners Awards for Planning Excellence – Category: Planning For and Develop of Aboriginal Communities.
- Lower Post First Nation
Completed a series of participatory planning workshops to design a new housing policy and program for Dàliyo’ Housing
- Lower Similkameen Indian Band (Keremeos, BC) (2012)
Facilitating a six month community-based process to complete a land use plan based on traditional knowledge and local values for the LSIB reserve land. This plan takes a holistic view of the role of land to culture, health, governance and economy. A highly participatory process has brought youth, elders and a variety of community members together to explore the value of land use planning and to co-create the planning process.
- Mundessa Development Corporation (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Undertook an economic development training program and twenty five year strategic plan; Facilitated a business strategy for the Ta’an Kwach’an Council to purchase an existing tourism business
- Musqueam First Nation (Vancouver, BC)
Facilitated a comprehensive community planning process
- Natalie Oles
Provided training to conduct a feasibility study for a food operation
- Northerm Windows
Conducted a human resource evaluation for a window manufacturing operation; developed a business investment kit for company expansion
- Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation (Port Hardy, Yukon)
Assisted in writing a regional economic opportunities study
- Pelly Banks First Nation (Pelly Banks, Yukon)
Completed preliminary research and design for a traditional housing village
- Penelakut Tribe (Penelakut Island, BC)
Facilitated a two phase process to complete a comprehensive community plan.
- Rab Energy Ltd.
Negotiated a new shareholder’s agreement between twelve Yukon First Nations and a non-native partner for Northerm Windows
- Ross River Dena Council (Ross River, Yukon)
Completed preliminary research and design for a sustainable housing subdivision plan; Facilitated a cultural delegation from the Yukon to northern Quebec to learn about the Cree’s cultural model of sustainability; Completed a participatory planning process to complete a community housing plan and policy for the Federal Government’s New Housing Initiative
- Selkirk First Nation (Pelly Crossing, Yukon)
Completed a comprehensive strategic planning process and plan report for a self-governing community
- Skookum Jim Friendship Centre (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Conducted a business feasibility study; prepared a regional report for the Federal Social Security Reform evaluation
- St. Elias Gem & Mineral Ltd.
Prepared a business plan for a spin-casting manufacturing operation
- Strategic Investments, Department of Indian Affairs & Northern Development
Designed and provided a 1.5 day First Nations Planning Workshop titled: “First Nations Community Economic Development Program (CEDP): Operational Planning & Reporting Workshop (2006)
- Ta’an Kwāch’ān Council (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Facilitated a strategic plan review; completed a five-year capital planning process and report; facilitated a constitutional review; facilitated a strategic planning process and plan report for TKC Self-Government; assisted in the facilitation of a ten day project management workshop
- Taku River Tlingit First Nation (Atlin, BC)
Completed a five year capital plan and participation model; Completed a feasibility study for an international tourism enterprise; completed a feasibility study to develop a commercial salmon fishery; prepared an operational/ business strategy for the Taku River fishery; conducted an evaluation of the Atlin Tlingit Development Corporation and the Taku River fish operation
- Tl’azt’en Nation (Tache, BC)
In partnership with the UBC School of Medicine, assisted with planning facilitation and evaluation of implementing phase 2 of the Tache Learning Centre Learning Project for Community Health with the Tl’azt’en First Nation.
- Tr’ondek Hwech’in
Raised $686,000 in three years for various community, economic, business and human resource development projects through various government programs: e.g. Business Development Fund, Community Development Fund, and various other sub-agreements of the Canada/YTG Economic Development Agreement
- University of BC, School of Medicine (Vancouver, BC)
Assisted with the planning facilitation and evaluation of implementing phase 2 of the Tache Learning Centre Learning Project for Community Health with the Tl’azt’en First Nation
- United Nations Development Program (Vietnam)
Co-designed and facilitated a five day strategic planning training session based on UN/EcoPlanís LED model
- Yukon Education Development Centre (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Facilitated a strategic planning process and completed a report summary for a non-profit international education development organization
- Yukon Housing Corporation (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Completed a Housing Proposal to Launch a Home Repair Program
- Yukon Indian Development Corporation (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Delivered a strategic planning workshop and prepared a draft plan report with the Board of Directors; completed background research for a Yukon First Nations Territorial Economic Summit in March 1997; facilitated the purchase of a major tourism business for several Yukon First Nations
- Yukon Land Use Planning Council (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Assembled a draft policy and procedures document for the Council
- Yukon Territorial Government (Whitehorse, Yukon)
Prepared six case studies for a First Nation/Y.T.G economic development workshop
