Dear Lands Managers, Directors, Officers, and Team Members, You are cordially invited to participate in the BCALMA Indigenous Lands Management Survey Focus Group on: 🗓 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025...
Land management professionals face major hurdles when adopting Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including complex software requiring specialized training, limited access to quality data, high costs, concerns over data security. Successful...
This intermediary level course explores how to bring the community vision contained in a land use plan to life. The course provides templates and tools to support the everyday work...
Tools for Prosperity: Practical Tools, Stronger Nations This workshop unites experts and community leaders to explore practical tools that enhance First Nations’ land and economic development. Participants will gain a...
We’re excited to invite you to the Sacred Waters, Living Lands: Indigenous Pathways for Marine and Land Use Planning, hosted at the Musqueam First Nation Cultural Centre (4000 Musqueam Ave,...
This training is designed to provide an overview of managing commercial leasing on reserve.  Participants will learn about the Reserve Land Designation process, the benefits of a Land Use Plan,...
Braiding Knowledge Systems Tuesday December 9, 2025 12-2PM BC Time The ‘Braiding Knowledge Systems: The Inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge in Conservation Strategies’ workshop will dive into how participants, as stewards...
The focus of this training is to provide an understanding of the various land registry systems available to First Nations. The virtual training will provide an overview of the Indian...
This training will provide an understanding of surveys on Indian Reserves and how the Lands Manager can use the accompanying products, records, and systems. Dates: January 13-15, 2026 Location:Â Richmond, BC...
The focus of this training is to provide an understanding of the legal history and requirements of the duty to consult. The course will provide an understanding of consultation and...
Registration is now open for the BCALMA Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place January 27-28, 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm hosted at the River Rock Casino Resort Richmond, BC. View the...
The Additions to Reserve/Reserve Creation (ATR/RC) training will assist First Nations that are expanding their reserve land base, providing a detailed overview of acquiring land and developing an ATR/RC proposal. This training...
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.
