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SUMMARY:Lands Management 101 - Virtual Training Series
DESCRIPTION:September 10 – December 3\, 2026\nThursdays | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Virtual \nRegistration is open for BCALMA’s Lands Management 101 Training Program. \nDeveloped in partnership with Quinseenum Lands Inc.\, this eight-session virtual training series provides a practical introduction to First Nations land management and the processes\, tools\, and responsibilities that support day-to-day work in a Lands Office. \nThe program is designed for current and future lands professionals and can also support staff working in related areas such as environmental management\, housing\, economic development\, administration\, and community planning. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nAcross eight interactive sessions\, participants will build foundational knowledge and practical skills in: \n\nReserve land management\nIndividual land holdings\nLeases and permits\nIndian Lands Registry System (ILRS)\nGoogle Earth mapping\nEncumbrance checks\nWills and estates\nLand designations\n\nParticipants will learn from Quinseenum Lands Inc.\, a family-owned Indigenous business bringing more than 40 years of combined experience in First Nations lands governance and management. \nCertificate of Completion\nParticipants who complete at least six of the eight sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. \nThe series is currently underway and registration remains open for upcoming sessions. \nTraining Details\nDates: September 10 – December 3\, 2026\nTime: Thursdays\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nFormat: Virtual \nREGISTER FOR LANDS MANAGEMENT 101 \nJoin us for practical learning\, shared knowledge\, and opportunities to connect with other First Nations lands professionals from across BC.\nFor more information or assistance with registration\, contact BCALMA Admin at admin@bcalma.ca or Valerie Sam at valerie.sam@bcalma.ca.
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/lands-management-101-virtual-training-series/
CATEGORIES:BCALMA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
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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:20260714T181053Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260916T140000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Additions to Reserve for Chief & Council (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This training provides Chiefs and Councillors a look into the multi-faceted\, multi-year process involved in adding lands to reserve.  Topics include: \nthings to consider when purchasing lands for ATR\nthe need for building an ATR team and project management\nreasons for the often-lengthy time it takes to add lands\, and\nthe numerous issues to be addressed before a submission can be completed. \nOther government discussions\, environmental assessments\, surveys\, third party interests and more will be covered to assist with a greater understanding of the ATR process. \nDates: September 16\, 2026\nTime: 1 – 2 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)\nLocation: Virtual\, ZOOM\nLanguage Delivery: Bilingual (Delivered in both English and French) \nFor more information\, please contact: cbourke@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/events/introduction-to-additions-to-reserve-for-chief-council/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/introduction-to-additions-to-reserve-for-chief-council-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
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SUMMARY:LUP - 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: September 22-24\, 2026 \nLocation: Ottawa\, ON \nLanguage Delivery: English \nSponsorship: Up to $2\,000 per First Nation. Please refer to NALMA’s Education Policy (page 17-20). 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: jthompson@nalma.ca \nRegister here: https://nalma.ca/…/lup-introduction-to-land-use-planning/
URL:https://bcalma.ca/events/lup-introduction-to-land-use-planning/
CATEGORIES:NALMA
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