Contracted to review internal business model, organizational policies and procedures, governance, and implementation of Aboriginal Tourism Blueprint Implementation Plan. 

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated has successfully completed a business redesign, organizational policies and procedures, and revised strategies to further support the implementation of the AtBC Blueprint Strategy.  KCD Consulting has been contracted for 5 years to continue to provide administrative, marketing, and management support.

KCD continues to provide ongoing management support and has led strategic planning and marketing of the Aboriginal cultural tourism industry during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Currently KCD has supported innovative marketing campaigns such as the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park and Klahowya Village in The Butchart Gardens.  

Kelly Lake Metis Settlement Society (KLMSS)

Consultation/ Public Relations

Contracted to assist Metis community develop a socio-economic community plan and assist with several consultation process with various proponents.

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated has negotiated three consultation funding agreements with proponents and supporting community address Environment Assessment requirements, design traditional land usage and mapping, and reporting. 

KCD Consulting and KLMSS are now working to complete a bio-energy project for the Metis community in Kelly lake that can produce 24 full time jobs plus a number of other supports.  KCD has coordinated the drafting of a feasibility study and continues to work with all possible partners to ensure the economic development project can be successfully completed.

Treaty 8 Tribal Association (T8TA)

Lead Negotiator Site C Project Northern BC

Contracted as the lead negotiator on behalf of Treaty 8 Tribal Association with BC Hydro regarding the proposed BC Hydro Site C development in north east British Columbia.  This is a proposed mega-project and is estimated at 6 billion dollar project if approved.

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated has completed the contracted Stage 2 negotiations.  This included managing internal work plan, budget review, setting internal Site C team work targets, and supporting public relations related to Site C. 

KCD managed and completed approximately 30 activities to increase Treaty 8 membership awareness, engage downstream First Nation communities, and support Treaty 8 leadership contemplate future steps in relation to the potential decision if BC Hydro proceeds to Stage 3 of their 5 Stage process

Prophet River First Nations

Human Resource Project

Contracted to review and design a Human Resource system for the Prophet River First Nations.  Project to include redesigned job descriptions, organizational chart, professional development training, and ongoing human resources management support.  

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated designed and managed a thorough process that included completion of a revised organizational chart, 26 job descriptions, and drafting 65 human resource policies and procedures.

Update – KCD Consulting has been further contracted to support a Governance and Financial Administration project.  KCD is completing the development of policies and procedures, including community consultation. 

Prophet River First Nations

Economic Development Negotiator

Contracted to support PRFN economic development initiatives.  This includes a number of proposed projects in the PRFN Traditional Territory. 

Results (to date) – KCD Consulting Incorporated has secured an MOU with EOS Pipelines and Facilities Inc. and continues to discuss other possible revenue generating agreements.

KCD is also supporting an Economic Development project for the community and has lead negotiations with a major franchise to secure a business relationship.  KCD has completed feasibility work and is drafting a business plan.

Contracted to design two regional Needs Assessments for a specific Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership (ASEP) program being implemented by the BCAMTA on behalf of 16 partners.  KCD will complete research and make recommendations that support BCAMTA’s objective to increase 150 Aboriginal employees in the mining sector.   

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated has completed and submitted the Needs Assessment Report with recommendations for the BC AMTA Board of Directors.

Contracted to assist NYAC complete a project evaluation in accordance with funded objectives.

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated has completed the Evaluation Report and submitted on time and budget.

Services have been retained to assist Alexis Creek Indian Band (ACIB) develop a strategic plan for their leadership and members.

Result – KCD Consulting Incorporated has completed a Strategic Planning Workshop.  KCD assisted Chief and Council and the department management to complete an internal evaluation, SWOT analysis, plus many other team building exercises. 

KCD provided recommendations to the ACIB leadership to consider as possible next steps.

KCD has been requested to provide additional third party human resources support.

Contracted as Director for British Columbia to support Aboriginal consultation regarding the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project (ENGP).