Michael Geoghegan Consulting (MGC) has extensive experience working with First Nations in British Columbia both with regards to Economic Development, promoting Aboriginal Title and Rights as well as Self Governance. Our work has ranged from band administration to economic development, to historical research, to media relations, to community relations, to assisting with government-to-government negotiations. We have also been involved in self-government negotiations and have provided valuable advice and strategies in terms of the treaty process, as well as specific land claims negotiations.
In terms of specific claims, two notable achievements was the assistance Mike Geoghegan provided to the Osoyoos Indian Band to help them achieve an $11 million settlement on the Haynes Claim, as well as the key role Mike played in helping the Okanagan Indian Band achieve over a $6 million settlement on their Boundary Claim.
Another high profile example of MGC's work was in staging an extremely successful media and government relations campaign during the summer of 2000 for the Okanagan Indian Band. The net result of this campaign, which generated extensive provincial and national coverage, as well as some international coverage, was not only a fast tracked settlement of the Boundary Claim, but a commitment from Ottawa to proceed with their Commonage Claim.
In 2017 MGC also worked with the Beecher Bay First Nation helping to ensure the success of not only their Spirit Bay Development but also the successful ratification of a historic land swap involving the Beecher Bay First Nation and the municipalities of Langford and Metchosin.
If you are not happy with the progress your First Nation is making on issues that are of concern to your membership, please contact us.