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SUMMARY:BCALMA Training - Indigenous Stewardship\, Cumulative Effects\, and Environmental Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Dear First Nations Land Professionals\, \nThe British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers Association(BCALMA) is pleased to invite you to participate in our Environmental Management Training\, ‘Indigenous Stewardship\, Cumulative Effects\, and Environmental Accountability’\, taking place on March 3-4\, 2026\, in Tseshaht First Nation [c̓išaaʔatḥ]\, Port Alberni\, Vancouver Island. \nThis hands-on and practical training is part of BCALMA’s ongoing work with Dillon Consulting to develop a comprehensive Environmental Management Curriculum that supports Indigenous land managers in navigating today’s environmental management while upholding Indigenous laws\, values\, and stewardship principles. \nDesigned specifically for First Nations Land Managers\, and Environment related departments\, this session strengthens the connection between technical environmental knowledge and traditional Indigenous stewardship\, with a strong focus on practical application\, intergenerational responsibility\, and decision-making grounded in community values. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nEnvironmental Stewardship and Indigenous governance: Water\, Food Sovereignty\, and Community Resilience\nEnvironmental Legislation: Navigating environmental and regulatory processes in BC\nLand Development and Decision Making: Environmental Review and Project Approval Processes\nRisk & Mitigation: Practical approaches to environmental risk assessment and mitigation\nCumulative Effects and Impacts: Understanding Ecosystems & Pressures impacting BC lands and waters\nTools & Technology: Practical applications for land and environmental management.\n\nDay 1 – Curriculum Review\, case studies\, group activities and exercises\, Guest Speakers \nDay 2 – Curriculum Review\, guest speaker\, putting learning into practice\, Tour with Tseshaht First Nation [c̓išaaʔatḥ]\nKey Details \n\nDates: March 3 & 4\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nHost Nation: Tseshaht First Nation [c̓išaaʔatḥ]\nLocation: Somass Hall\, 6200 Gallic Road\, Port Alberni\, BC\n\nRegistration is now open!\nPlease secure your spot by clicking this Registration Link or scanning the QR code included in the attached flyer. \nAccommodation:\nParticipants are responsible for booking their own accommodations. Hotel reservations are available at a group rate until February 16\, 2026\, and can be booked using the following link: Hotel Booking Link \nHotel details: Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel 4277 Stamp Avenue\, Port Alberni\, BC V9Y 7X8 \nTravel Support:\nTravel sponsorship is available for BCALMA members upon request. \n**Registration is not limited to one participant per First Nation; however\, sponsorship is only available for up to $3\,000 per First Nation. If your First Nation would like to register additional participants\, please contact us at admin@bcalma.ca. \n**Additional participants may be subject to a registration fee. \nAbout Dillon Consulting Limited:Dillon is a Canadian\, employee-owned professional firm specializing in planning\, environmental management\, and engineering\, with 26 offices across the country. With over five decades of experience working alongside more than 115 First Nation\, Métis\, and Inuit communities\, Dillon is deeply committed to advancing education\, training\, and capacity building\, and is proud to partner with BCALMA to develop and deliver Environmental Management training for Lands Managers. \nFor More Information or Assistance:\nIf you have any questions or need assistance with registration or accommodations\, please contact the hotel directly or email admin@bcalma.ca. \nWe are looking forward to having you join us in Tseshaht First Nation as we come together to strengthen Indigenous environmental stewardship and land governance across British Columbia.
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/bcalma-training-indigenous-stewardship-cumulative-effects-and-environmental-accountability/
CATEGORIES:BCALMA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260619T120402
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SUMMARY:Land-Based Peer Mentorship Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for BCALMA’s Land-Based Peer Mentorship Retreat\, taking place March 18–20\, 2026 at Fraser River Lodge in Agassiz\, BC. \nHosted in Cheam First Nation (Xwchiyo:m)\, this three-day\, family-friendly land-based learning experience will bring together emerging and experienced First Nations Land and Environment staff and their families for connection\, knowledge sharing\, and mentorship. \nEmerging: less than 2 years experience \nExperienced: more than 2 years experience \nParticipants will: \n\nStrengthen foundational land governance knowledge\nExplore environmental stewardship practices\nBuild a community of practice through peer mentorship and knowledge transfer\nParticipate in an ecological restoration tour\nEngage in Indigenous storytelling\nTake part in campfire sharing circles and a family scavenger hunt\nTour local initiatives and community-led work\n\nThis retreat is designed to create space for intergenerational learning\, relationship-building\, and shared leadership in a supportive and family-friendly environment. \nTo register\, please use the following link:\nBCALMA Peer Mentorship Retreat Event Dates: March 18-20\, 2026 – Fill out form \nIf you your family is joining\, please include their names and ages. \nLocation: Fraser River Lodge\, 7984 McDonald Road South\, Agassiz\, BC\nDates: March 18–20\, 2026 \nAccommodations:\nParticipants are responsible for booking their own accommodations by calling the venue directly. The Fraser River Lodge can be reached at (604) 796-1210 \nThey do not take bookings online. \nTravel Support:\nTravel sponsorship is available for BCALMA members upon request. \n**Registration is not limited to one participant per First Nation; however\, sponsorship is only available for up to $1\,500 per First Nation. If your First Nation would like to register additional participants\, please contact us at admin@bcalma.ca. \n**Additional participants may be subject to a registration fee.
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/land-based-peer-mentorship-retreat/
LOCATION:Fraser River Lodge\, 7984 McDonald Road South\, Agassiz\, BC\, Canada
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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:20260527T130000
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SUMMARY:Sharing Earth Observation Satellite Technology and Indigenous Mapping Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about Sharing Earth Observation Satellite Technology and Indigenous Mapping Knowledge with the Canadian Space Agency.  \nThe Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects is pleased to host a webinar with the Canadian Space Agency focusing on Sharing Earth Observation Satellite Technology and Indigenous Mapping Knowledge. During this session\, participants will explore Earth Observation from multiple perspectives. Guest presenters will highlight the vision and traditional knowledge of First Nations alongside satellite-based Earth Observation\, illustrating how the two can complement each other. Also included is a short workshop on available open and free data\, how to access it\, and how to process it using different platforms. Finally\, the presentation will include ongoing activities and welcome participants’ feedback on their various needs and priorities.\n \nWe hope you can join us for this important and informative discussion.   \nGuest Speakers:  \n·    Dalia Laoubi\, Mission Planner & Program Officer\, Canadian Space Agency \n·    Dirk Werle\, Earth Observation Expert\, Canadian Space Agency  \nDate: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern Time (ET) \nRegister Here
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/sharing-earth-observation-satellite-technology-and-indigenous-mapping-knowledge/
CATEGORIES:BCALMA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T130000
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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:20261026T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261028T170000
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SUMMARY:National Earth Observation (EO) Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Space Agency (CSA)\, on behalf of the federal departments involved in the development of the Canadian Satellite Earth Observation (OTS) Strategy\, is pleased to announce that it will host the fourth National Earth Observation (EO) Forum\, to be held on 26\, 27 and 28 October 2026. This event will be held in a hybrid format\, offering the option to participate in person or virtually. \nThe last National EO Forum\, held in May 2024\, brought together more than 280 partners and stakeholders from the Canadian Earth Observation community\, representing federal and provincial departments\, Indigenous communities\, academia and industry. \nIt is now time to renew this initiative in 2026 to continue the dialogue and define the next steps in a coordinated manner. \nEvent details\n2026 National Earth Observation Forum\nDates: 26–28 October 2026\nVenue: Canadian Space Agency and online\n6767 Route de l’Aéroport\nSaint-Hubert Borough\nLongueuil (Quebec)\nJ3Y 8Y9 \nAs places for in-person attendance are limited\, we invite you to confirm your attendance as soon as possible. \nFor virtual attendance\, the registration deadline is October 19th\, 2026. \nRegistration will take place via the Pheedloop portal. Once your registration is complete\, you will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@pheedloop.com. We recommend adding this address to your contacts list to prevent the message from being directed to your junk mail folder. \nPlease click here to register for the 2026 National Earth Observation Forum \nRegistered participants will receive further information via email through the Pheedloop portal prior to the event\, including login details\, the detailed programme and the list of speakers. We are currently working on putting together a rich and stimulating programme\, featuring presentations and discussions on key Earth observation issues in Canada. \nWe also invite you to share this information within your networks. We hope to see many of you there. \nSincerely\, \nSEO Office \notinfo-eoinfo@asc-csa.gc.ca
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/national-earth-observation-eo-forum/
CATEGORIES:BCALMA
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