Our Services
Why This Work Matters
Our governance, laws, and policies must be shaped by First Nations, for First Nations. Today’s government system is not ours. The colonial systems and external policies have dictated how we govern ourselves. Apiskwai Kihîw Consulting Ltd. exists to help change that—ensuring that First Nations laws, constitutions, and governance structures are developed from a place of Inherent Rights, Treaty teachings, and self-determination.
We honour the True Spirit and Intent of Treaty – Recognizing our historical and legal rights as First Nations peoples.
We empower First Nations to reclaim governance – Developing constitutions, laws, and policies that reflect Indigenous self-determination.
We support Nationhood at all levels – From grassroots engagement to high-level governance and strategic planning.
We are respectful and mindful of the diversity Nation to Nation, community to community (manacihtowin)
Come from a place of traditional values:
Kisewatisiwin (kindness, compassion)
Wahkohtowin (inter-relatedness, kinship, holistic)
Kiyokatowak (visiting one another)
Kihceyihtakosiwin (respecting others)
Nationhood & Governance
Constitution & Law Development – Supporting First Nations in drafting, reviewing, and strengthening their constitutions, laws, and governance policies from a Treaty and Inherent Rights perspective.
Treaty-Based Funding Strategies – Assisting Nations in identifying and securing funding aligned with their Inherent Rights, Treaty Rights and Governance goals.
Strategic Planning & Governance Development – Helping First Nations build governance structures that reflect their values, sovereignty, and long-term vision.
Capacity Building & Leadership Development
Training First Nations Administrators & Leaders – Providing administration training for band managers, Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), and governance teams with a First Nation’s Inherent Rights and Treaty lens. Political understanding of provincial and federal governance processes and structures and how they affect First Nations Governance.
Workshops & Presentations – Delivering tailored sessions on many topics whether it is Honoring Our Spirit, Governance and Leadership, Team Building, Impacts of Indian Act, Colonial Timeline, Our History, Cultural Awareness, True Spirit and Intent of Treaties, Inherent and Treaty teachings, Nationhood, and First Nation Consultation.
Grassroots Engagement & Relationship Building – Helping Nations develop effective consultation strategies and protocols for internal and external governance. Facilitating First Nation Consultation as part of Reconcili-ACTION.
Policy & Law Review
Legal & Policy Analysis – Reviewing existing governance documents, policies, and laws to ensure they align with First Nations' Inherent jurisdiction and Treaty Rights.
Advising First Nations Leadership – Providing with a First Nation’s lens, guidance on legislative impacts, policy development, and governance strategies.
Consultation & Engagement on Governance Issues – Supporting Nations in navigating government and industry relations while upholding their sovereignty.
Let’s Build Stronger Nations Together
Our work is grounded in Inherent Rights, Treaty teachings, traditional knowledge, and First Nations expertise. If your Nation is ready to reaffirm its governance, strengthen its nationhood, and develop laws with a First Nations-led approach, we’re here to help.