NALMA, other regional land associations, and BCALMA do not provide legal advice. The contents of this website are for information only and SHOULD NOT be considered legal advice. Any transaction may affect your legal rights and we strongly suggest that you seek independent legal counsel from a lawyer who can familiarize themselves with your specific circumstances, the provisions of the Indian Act (or their land code), and other applicable legislation, such as the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA) or First Nation Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) law, and provide guidance on how best to move your matter forward.
Upcoming Events
Introduction to Additions to Reserve for Chief & Council (Virtual)
September 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This training provides Chiefs and Councillors a look into the multi-faceted, multi-year process involved in adding lands to reserve. Topics include:
things to consider when purchasing lands for ATR
the need for building an ATR team and project management
reasons for the often-lengthy time it takes to add lands, and
the numerous issues to be addressed before a submission can be completed.
Other government discussions, environmental assessments, surveys, third party interests and more will be covered to assist with a greater understanding of the ATR process.
Dates: September 16, 2026
Time: 1 – 2 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Location: Virtual, ZOOM
Language Delivery: Bilingual (Delivered in both English and French)
For more information, please contact: cbourke@nalma.ca
Register here: https://nalma.ca/events/introduction-to-additions-to-reserve-for-chief-council/