Margo Auger

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My name is Margo Auger and I am proud Nêhiyaw Iskêw (Cree woman) from Bigstone Cree Nation, Treaty No. 8 Territory.  I am a wife, mother, and grandmother to 1 handsome grandson.

I am also the Founder and CEO of Apiskwai Kihiw Consulting Ltd. which is 100% First Nation owned and operated.  Apiskwai Kihiw means "Golden Eagle" in Cree.  The Cree name came to me in a dream shortly after attending ceremony. 

Prior to my consulting business, I was the former Chief Administrative Officer at Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta. I had the honor of working for the leadership of Treaty No. 8 during my tenure I met so many First Nations peoples, Elders, treaty technicians and citizens.    My background and work experience are in local government, land use planning, project management, oilsands industry and First Nations Governance including Treaties. 

Although I have never been a professional athlete, I grew up playing competitive sports:  volleyball, fastball and slo-pitch. And, I was involved for over 22 years in minor hockey as a team manager, Registrar, and volunteer hockey mom and kokum.

My parents instilled in me values based on our way of life with integrity, honesty, respect and having a great work ethic.   These are the values I come from in the work I do.    I speak and understand Cree and I enjoy working with youth.

 I believe sports play a vital role in promoting mental well-being and in building healthy sustainable communities.  Being active and playing sports instill the values of leadership through teamwork and collaboration. This is an ideal platform for essential life skills in the development of our future leaders. 

 It is an honor to sit as a committee member of the 2027 International Indigenous Games & Gathering.  I have the pleasure of working on this committee with some awesome and diverse Indigenous peoples.  Kinanâskomon