Peter Havlik
Victoria, BC

Education

BA (Hons), Political Science, University of Alberta

Founder and President of Havlik Consulting Group, Peter has worked with First Nations in various capacities since 1988. Over the past 30 years, Peter’s passionate commitment to making Reconciliation a reality has become widely acknowledged.

Well-respected for his commitment and results, Peter has developed significant expertise and comprehensive negotiation background in treaty and aboriginal rights research and advocacy, First Nations governance, treaty implementation, claims preparation and litigation support to facilitate beneficial First Nations settlements.

Peter has been directly involved in the successful conclusion of specific claim settlements and other agreements involving over $1 Billion in revenues to client First Nations in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Among many other agreements, he has successfully negotiated multi-party consultation deals on collaborative management of Parks and Wildlife in northeastern British Columbia, as well as a Strategic Land and Resource Planning Agreement and a Government-to-Government Protocol Agreement.

Peter has a strong interest in Animal Welfare, having volunteered in many capacities with the BCSPCA (including as Director) for over 20 years. He is also a car enthusiast, international traveller and a keen sailor.