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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Land Use Planning 
DESCRIPTION:The Land Use Planning Toolkit developed by NALMA is a practical aid for First Nations’ use in developing a land use plan for their community. Culture\, tradition\, type of land regime\, experience\, available resources\, and the wishes of the community are all factors that must be considered to help determine the type and extent of the Land Use Plan. \nDates: February 24-26\, 2026 \nLocation: Vancouver\, BC \nLanguage Delivery: English \nSponsorship: Maximum $3\,000 per First Nation. As space is limited\, only one representative per First Nation will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor more information please contact Krista Knott at kknott@nalma.ca \nRegister here:  https://nalma.ca/events/event/introduction-to-land-use-planning-vancouver-bc/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/introduction-to-land-use-planning/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260729T074028
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SUMMARY:Species at Risk
DESCRIPTION:Our Species at Risk Toolkit training provides key information to Land Managers to ensure they comply with Species at Risk laws and regulations.  With this training\, we will provide the knowledge and tools to enable Land Managers to develop a Species at Risk program for their lands and present common principles\, best practices\, and suggested methods for developing a plan for protecting species at risk in your community. \nDates: March 3-5\, 2026 \nLocation: Halifax NS \nLanguage Delivery: English \nSponsorship: Maximum $3\,000 per First Nation. As space is limited\, only one representative per First Nation will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor more information\, contact: jthompson@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/species-at-risk/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/species-at-risk-2/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T150000
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SUMMARY:Reserve Land Governance
DESCRIPTION:The Reserve Land Governance presentation examines governance practices essential to land management\, powers of Chief and Council\, and fiduciary obligation. Discussions include the importance of internal council relationships\, good communication\, and essential policies and procedures. Participants will be given a variety of resources to support the webinar topics. \nDates:  March 18\, 2026\nLocation:  Virtual\, 1PM-3PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)\nLanguage Delivery: Bilingual/French Delivery \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/reserve-land-governance/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/reserve-land-governance/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T074028
CREATED:20260521T170013Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Land Surveys
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training will provide an understanding of surveys on Indian Reserves and how land managers can use the accompanying products\, records\, and systems. The participant will achieve the basic concepts of location boundaries\, survey posts\, making sketches\, and surveying terminology. \nDates:  June 17\, 2026\nTime: 1-2pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)\nLocation:  Virtual\nLanguage Delivery: Bilingual (Delivered in English and French) \nFor more information\, please contact: cbourke@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/understanding-land-surveys/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/understanding-land-surveys/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T074028
CREATED:20260708T162831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T162831Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an introductory overview of GIS concepts and tools for new and developing GIS users. Participants will explore what GIS is\, why it is important\, considerations around Data Sovereignty\, common types of GIS software\, and useful resources to support continued learning and future training. \nDate: July 16\, 2026\nTime: 1 – 2 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)\nLocation:  Virtual\nLanguage Delivery: English \nFor more information\, please contact: cbourke@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/demystifying-gis/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/demystifying-geographical-information-systems-gis/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260729T074028
CREATED:20260714T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181213Z
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SUMMARY:GIS – Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land Managers
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day training provides you with the tools\, strategies\, and materials you will need as Lands Managers to understand the basics of Geographic Information Systems\, and how this technology could be implemented and used in your organization and your community. The training provides you with a hands-on learning experience to teach you the basics of GIS for Lands Management. \nDates: September 15-17\, 2026 (2.5 days)\nLocation: Halifax\, NS\nLanguage Delivery: English \nSponsorship: Up to $2\,000 per First Nation. Please refer to NALMA’s Education Policy (page17-20). As space is limited\, only one representative per First Nation will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor more information\, please contact: cknott@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/gis-introduction-to-geographical-information-systems-gis-for-land-managers/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/gis-introduction-to-geographical-information-systems-gis-for-land-managers/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260729T074028
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Environmental Management
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide an overview of environmental management strategies and solutions that can be applied to the day-to-day management of Reserve Lands. The learner will gain a basic understanding of the tools and resources available to protect land\, water\, wildlife and the environment as well as reduce liability for Chief & Council and the Land and/or Environment Manager. \nDates: September 15-17\, 2026\nLocation: Regina\, SK\nLanguage Delivery: English \nSponsorship: Up to $2\,000 per First Nation. Please refer to NALMA’s Education Policy (page17-20). As space is limited\, only one representative per First Nation will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nFor more information\, please contact: cknott@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/best-practices-in-environmental-management/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/best-practices-in-environmental-management-2/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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