Committed to providing a working and learning environment to facilitate the participation and networking of all First Nation Land Managers on land-related issues.
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Who We Are
British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers Association (BCALMA) is non–political and operates as a technical land management advisory body only. BCALMA’s main objective is to engage First Nation Land Managers in opportunities that will enhance their skills and knowledge and provide tools and systems to efficiently and effectively manage their lands.
Our Goals
Creating systems that will assist First Nation interests in various land management functions.
Our Purpose
To manage our First Nation lands and resources through professional best practices that promote sustainable use in the interest of our future generations.
Our History
On March 12, 2012, the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association Board of Directors voted to accept the membership application of the British Columbia Aboriginal Lands Managers Association.
We, the British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers Association (BCALMA), seek to manage our First Nation lands and resources through professional best practices that promote sustainable use in the interest of our future generations.
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MEMBERSHIP
How to Join BCALMA
The British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers Association (BCALMA) invites you to become a member of an exciting organization representing British Columbia First Nation Land Managers. BCALMA is a not-for-profit organization and one of eight regional associations affiliated with the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BCALMA?
The British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers Association (BCALMA) invites you to become a member of an exciting organization representing British Columbia First Nation Land Managers. BCALMA is a not-for-profit organization and one of eight regional associations affiliated with the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA). BCALMA provides regionally specific training and networking opportunities to Land Managers working for First Nations in BC. It has been a longstanding goal of BCALMA and NALMA to create a dialogue between grassroots workers at the First Nation, Regional, and National levels. This approach allows Land Managers to access a wide range of skills and resources that will encourage sustainable management of First Nations lands.
Who is Eligible to Join?
Any First Nations in BC wishing to enhance their skills and knowledge, and access training, tools, and systems for their Lands staff.
What are the Costs?
Full Member:
Voting member of the association: $300/year
Associate Member:
Non-voting member of the association: $600/year