Laurier Research Group is Canada’s leading historical research consultation firm.
A company with a proud history and wealth of experience conducting in-depth research of Indigenous and historical litigation issues in Canada.
Question
Tell us what you need to find, and we'll refine the questions to ask.
Examine
Using our proprietary techniques, we'll examine the evidence to find your answers.
Deliver
Once we have all the relevant data, we deliver an accurate and thorough analysis.
Our Services
Laurier Research Group is uniquely situated to facilitate the research of historical litigation issues, specific claims and land treaty claims.
Our Team
LRG is a firm of consummate professionals who form project-specific teams to meet the unique and evolving needs of our clients. Each of our researchers has unique skills and specialized experience in particular areas of research; when any project begins we assemble teams of our own experts with the qualifications and practical experience appropriate to the job at hand.
Adam McKechnie, M.A.
Senior Researcher
With degrees in Anthropology and Religious Studies from Carleton University and a Masters in Conflict Studies from the University of Ottawa, Adam’s experience in public and social policy analysis, historic and litigation research, and organizational management and communications are directly informed by his background in Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and former employment in the office of the Prime Minister of Canada. Adam is fluent in English, and holds a certificate from the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution.
Paula David, B.A.
Senior researcher
Paula holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts in History with a Concentration in Political Science from the University of Ottawa. She has nine years of experience with Indigenous Affairs working on the Independent Assessment Process, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Giant Mine Research Project, land claims, Robinson Superior Treaty, as well as historical, archival and litigation research. Her background further includes experience in quality control (five years on the IAP QC Team, as well as time on the TRC) and leading research projects/teams.
Nana Bawuah, B.Soc.Sc
Senior researcher
Fluent in English and Ashanti Dialect, Nana comes to LRG with a background in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa. Nana has vast experience in litigation and archival research as well as archival document management. Nana’s role as the Chairman to the Ghana’s National Democratic Congress – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Branch has nurtured his skills in community organizing and political administration
Rod Fowler, M.A.
Senior Researcher
He has Bachelor’s degrees in Arts from Acadia University and in Commerce and Law from Dalhousie University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Carleton University.
Gedion Seifu, M.A.
Senior Researcher
Gedion holds a degree from the University of Ottawa in International Development and Globalization and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. He has more than 10 years of experience in research and analysis of legal, social and policy issues related to international development and aboriginal affairs. Gedion specializes in evaluating, planning, conducting and implementing research projects.