Rooted in Nationhood.

Grounded in Treaty & Inherent Rights.

Apiskwai Kihîw Consulting Ltd.

Apiskwai Kihiw Consulting Ltd. is a 100% First Nations-owned firm founded by Margo Auger, a proud Nehiyaw Iskwew from Bigstone Cree Nation, Treaty No. 8 Territory.

With deep roots in Nationhood, First Nations Governance, and Treaty Teachings, Margo works alongside First Nations, Elders, and leaders to strengthen self-determination through governance, law development, and Inherent jurisdiction.

Authenticity * Knowledge * Results Driven * Strong Leadership and Facilitation Skills * Highly Motivated

  • 100% First Nations-Owned & Founded

  • Cree Speaker | Trained by Elders & First Nations Leaders

  • Experience in Governance, First Nations Governance, Management & Chief Administrative Roles, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Municipal Planning, Health and Safety administration, Project Management, Facilitation, Workshops, Public Speaking and First Nations Law Development

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Our to First Nations

First Nations leadership deserves First Nations expertise.
Our governance must reflect our Inherent Rights.
Nationhood is built on who we are as peoples, our knowledge, strength, courage, integrity and self-determination.

Our Services

  • Nationhood & Governance

    Supporting First Nations in self-determination by developing governance frameworks, constitutions, and policies that reflect Inherent Rights and Treaty teachings.

  • Capacity Building

    Training and mentoring First Nations administrators and executives to strengthen their Inherent and Treaty based knowledge, ability to manage and administer their Band Offices.

    Treaty 101 Workshops

    Cultural Awareness Workshops

  • Policy & Law Review

    Reviewing laws, constitutions, and governance frameworks with a Treaty & Inherent Rights mindset, ensuring First Nations self-governance is protected and upheld.

“Do not ever depend on the system or on anyone.  Work hard for yourself.”

My dad, late George Yellowknee

The ability to cultivate great working relationships,

teaching about our ways of life, who we are 

our identity, our true history, our dependency on the lands and waters and natural resources - this is what I am passionate about

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