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Upcoming Events
Leases and Permits on Reserve Lands workshop
March 25 - March 27
Hello BCALM Members,
BC Aboriginal Land Managers Association (BCALM) will be hosting a Leases and Permits on Reserve Lands workshop March 25-27, 2025 at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort (1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3) . Travel day to the workshop will be March 24, 2025, and travel home day will be March 28, 2025.
Leases and Permits on Reserve Lands Workshop Description
Leases and Permits on reserve lands is a 3-day workshop providing an overview of creating and managing commercial leasing and permits on reserve lands. Participants will review the designation process, recognize the benefits of a land use plan, examine various sections of lease and permit documents, and explore best practices. The 3rd day will be spent determining the most efficient and effective method of creating land management files for the various transactions on reserve lands.
When: March 25-27, 2025
Location: Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort (1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3)
Workshop Participants: Only 20 Participants will be accepted for this workshop
What is covered by BCALM
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided March 25-27, 2025
- BCALM will book hotel rooms for participants
- Participants will organize their own transportation and will be eligible to apply for reimbursement for travel costs for mileage, flights, commercial transportation, and meals that are not provided by BCALM during the workshop. Download the reimbursement form to claim expenses (receipts are required for reimbursements of commercial transportation, flights, accommodations, and parking). Maximum $3,000 per First Nation.
How to register
Please fill out the Leases and permits on reserve lands registration form as soon as possible to confirm your attendance and return to Megan Nicholas, BCALM Administrative Assistant at [email protected].
Deadline for Registration: February 20, 2025 for BCALM to book hotel rooms any registrations after this date will only be accepted upon hotel room availability.
Note: Please notify BCALM 24 Hours in advance if you are unable to attend the workshop/training or failure to do so will result in any costs incurred to BCALM to be invoiced accordingly and will solely be the responsibility of the participant.
For more information or any questions or concerns contact:
Megan Nicholas, BCALM Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]