November 2015

National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association 1024 Mississauga Street

Curve Lake, ON K0L 1R0

Phone: 705-657-7660 Fax: 705-657-7177

Toll Free: 1-877-234-9813 www.nalma.ca

NALMA Update March 2016

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE!

May 31 - June 2, 2016 University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, SK

Presented by:

National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association

&

University of Saskatchewan: College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Regional Host:

Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians

YEAR Celebration

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S.A.L.T.

Plenary and Breakout Session Highlights:

Treaty Federalism James (Sakej) Youngblood Henderson, Native Law Center, U of S The Tsawwassen First Nation: Case Study Kim Baird Strategic Consulting Summary of the Tsilhqot’in Decision Benjamin Ralston, Native Law Center, U of S First Nations and Taxation Dalyn Bear, Director of Lands, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK Indigenous Land Rights National Indigenous Council of Elders Treaties, Sovereignty and Section 35 NALMA Survey Project

Graduation and Recognition Ceremony Professional Lands Management Certification Program, NALMA

Innovative Aboriginal Programming College of Agriculture and Bioresources, U of S

IPRM Experience and Career Highlights Dalyn Bear, Director of Lands, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK

Student Excellence Awards Give Away Table - donations representing your community are appreciated Lunch provided each day of the Conference. However, you are responsible for your own travel expenses.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

MAY 31-JUNE 2, 2016 UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATOON, SK

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HOW TO REGISTER:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

To complete an ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM, visit:

www.nalma.ca/events/event/national-conference

Sponsored by:

For more information, contact: Melanie Jacobs-Douglas E: mjacobs@nalma.ca P: 705-657-7660 TF: 1-877-234-9813

Registration Deadline: May 20, 2016

Registration Fee: $150 (Registration fee waived for current NALMA Members, PLMCP Graduating Students, and Certified Land Managers)

conference

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Executive: Chair: Louis Joe Bernard, Waycobah First Nation, NS Vice-Chair: Rose Julian, Paq’tnkek Mi’Kmaw Nation, NS Secretary: Stewart Etheridge, Miawpukek Mi’Kamawey Mawi’omi, NF Treasurer: Albert Marshall, Eskasoni First Nation, NS

Regional Lands Associations:

Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association

Although ARALA did not have a face to face meeting in the last quarter, ARALA membership were active in participating in NALMA’s Specialized Training:

Matrimonial Real Property Training in Moncton, NB October 6 – 8, 2015 Matrimonial Real Property Toolkit Training in Calgary, AB November 24 – 26, 2015 Lands Regimes Toolkit Training in Toronto, ON March 8 – 10, 2016

More information, please visit the ARALA website www.nalma.ca/ARALA

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British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers

Date: March 1-3, 2016

Location: Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport, Kelowna, BC

Presentations and Training:

Appraisals: Rod Cook, Kent MacPherson Groundwater and the Water Sustainability Act: Julia Ko, First

Nations Fisheries Council of BC First Nation Land Management Act: Angie Derrickson, FNLM

Resource Centre Housing Policy Toolkit 2.0: Eric Blueschke, Naut’sa maut Tribal

Council Specific Claims: John Burns, Allan Donovan and Company Environmental Assessment and Redemption: Rob Lauman,

Efficient Environmental Consultants Ltd. Dealing with Contaminated Sites - Remedial Excavations, In-Place

Treatment, and Risk Assessment: Rob Lauman, Efficient Environmental Consultants Ltd.

Legacy Landfills: How to Manage Risks to Human Health and the Environment: Rob Lauman, Efficient Environmental Consultants Ltd.

Negotiations: Stefan Moores, The Castlemain Group Impact Benefits Negotiation, Post-Tsilhqot'in: John Burns, Allan Donovan and Company Land Management Manual Revisions: Karl Comete, Senior Project Manager & Analyst, Joan Holmes

Associates Inc. NALMA Update: Leona Irons, NALMA Executive Director NALMA Survey Project: Graeme Sandy, NALMA Survey Project Manager

Executive:

Chair: Latrica Babin, Shuswap First Nation Vice-Chair: Yvonne Weinert, Osoyoos Indian Band

Secretary: Geraldine Bangham, Lower Nicola Indian Band Treasurer: Angela Fountain, Shackan Indian Band

More information, please visit the BCALM website www.nalma.ca/BCALM

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First Nation Lands Managers Association for Quebec and Labrador

Executive:

Chair: Gino Clement, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Vice-Chair: Nick Ottawa, Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg Secretary: Amanda Simon, Mohawk Council of Kanesatake Treasurer: Martin Stacey, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake

Date: February 23-24, 2016

Location: Mohawk Council of Kanesatake, QC

Presentations and Training:

Climate Change and Adaptation: Philippe Gachon, ArcTrain Mineral Exploration in Quebec: Jean-Louis Causse, Geologist/Economist Land Management Manual Revisions: Karl Comete, Senior Project Manager & Analyst, Joan Holmes

Associates Inc. Traditional Land Stewardship: Ellen Gabriel, Mohawk Council of Kanesatake INAC Program Update: Cynthia L. Martin, INAC-Quebec Region Community Tour: Mohawk Council of Kanesatake

More information, please visit the FNLMAQL website www.nalma.ca/FNLMAQL

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Ontario Aboriginal Lands Association

Date: January 27-28, 2016

Location: Casino Rama, Rama, ON

Presentations and Training (Our Land 2016):

Climate Change and First Nations: Dr. David Pearson Safe Living Environments-Mould and Designated Substance Surveys: Jim Bailey Hydro One Agreements and First Nation and Metis Relations: Sara Jane Souliere & Andrew Luis Energy Planning and Projects: Catherine Monaghan & Fraser Damoff Wild Rice-Ecology and Restoration: Dr. Eric Sager Property Values on First Nations-Real Estate Appraisals: Duncan Bell LEDSP Funding-An Overview for 2016: Cheyenne Loon Energy Efficiency and New Builds: Earl Commanda Environmental Review Process (ERP)-How it Affects First Nation Projects: Cheyenne Loon First Nations Aging Wastewater Infrastructure-The Need for Septic Reinspection: Stew Dolstra & Peter Ross Finding Financial and Human Resources: Dean Jacobs, Eric Sager, Asaf Zohar First Nation Priority-Safe Drinking Water for All: Regional Grand Chief Isadore Day Drinking Water-From Source to Tap: Regional Grand Chief Isadore Day, Sangeeta Chopra, Andrea Hicks Duty to Consult and Municipalities: George McKibbon, David Stinson & Carolyn King Eco Circles-Community Driven Project Implementation: Dean Jacobs Protecting Your Natural Assets-Species at Risk & Invasive Species: Andrea Hicks & Andrea Coppins A Birds Eye View-Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems: George Terry Community Engagement-Fostering Community Ownership of Projects: Mike Jacobs & Paul Owl Water Management-Planning for Sustainable Waste Solutions: David Bucholtz & Stephanie Allen Community Engagement-Large Group Facilitation: Mike Jacobs & Paul Owl

More information, please visit the OALA website www.nalma.ca/OALA

Executive:

Chair: Wanda McGonigle, Hiawatha First Nation Vice-Chair: Janice Burning, Six Nations of the Grand River

Secretary/Coordinator: Margaret Sault, Mississaugas of the New Credit Treasurer: Cindy Behm, Sheguiandah First Nation

Vice-Treasurer: Erica Soney, Walpole Island First Nation

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Planning and Land Administrators of Nunavut Executive:

Chair: Vacant Vice-Chair: Vacant Secretary: Blandina Kakkianiun, Hamlet of Kugaaruk Treasurer: Leata Qaunaq, Hamlet of Arctic Bay

Date: February 23-24, 2016

Location: Iqaluit, NU

The Regional Lands Administrator, Kivalliq Region; and the Planning and Lands Administrator for Arctic Bay, Qikiqtani Region met in Iqaluit, NU in February 2016. Because of inclement weather the representative of Kitikmeot Region was not able to attend the session.

Presentations and Training:

Introduction to the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association

Update to Planning and Land Administrators of Nunavut (PLAN) activities

Orientation to the Web-based Learning Project Management Planning Essentials Training Overview

PLAN visited the office of the Nunavut Municipal Training Organization, the Lands Registration Office; as well as the Lands Office for the Government of Nunavut.

Web-based Learning Project Management Planning Essentials Training Overview and Orientation sessions via Go To Meeting will be available to all PLAN members on April 7, 14 and again on the 21st, 2016. Members will then participate in the on line course.

To meet Hamlet Planning and Land Administrator’s needs, PLAN purchased and will be providing magnetic locators to those who require one.

PLAN completed their 2016-2017 Work Plan and look forward to the first teleconference in May 2016.

The Planning and Land Administrators are busy with the May 9th, 2016 referendum.

More information, please visit the PLAN website www.nalma.ca/PLAN

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Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians

Executive:

Chair: Harold Daniels, Mistawasis First Nation Vice-Chair: Leonard Tipewan, Witchekan Lake First Nation

Secretary/Treasurer: Corina Rider, Carry the Kettle First Nation

Date: March 1-2, 2016

Location: Travel Lodge Hotel, Saskatoon, SK

Presentations and Training (Annual SALT Conference):

NALMA Update: Leona Irons, NALMA Executive Director Land Management Manual Revisions: Karl Comete, Senior Project Manager & Analyst,

Joan Holmes Associates Inc. NALMA Survey Program Update: Graeme Sandy, NALMA Survey Project Manager INAC Address: Cheri Moreau Community/Land Use Planning: Tamara Young, INAC/Urban Systems Designations: INAC Environmental Sustainability Plans and EAs: Evan Shaw, INAC Waste Packaging and Paper Stewardship Plan: Kelly Goyer, Multi-Material

Stewardship Western RLEMP Permits-Reporting and Compliance: INAC FNLMA: Leah Bitternose, Lands Advisory Board Surveys and Mapping: Akbarali Karson, NRCan Specific Claims and Designations: Maurice Law Past Directors Recognition:

o Denise Pelletier, Cowessess First Nation o Terry Prosper, One Arrow First Nation o Milton Oxebin, Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation

More information, please visit the SALT website www.nalma.ca/SALT

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Treaty and Aboriginal Land Stewards Association of Alberta (TALSAA) Executive:

Chair: Lars Duck Chief, Siksika Nation Vice-Chair: Elvis Thomas, Woodland Cree First Nation Secretary: Liz Arcand, Alexander First Nation Treasurer: Len Quinney, Frog Lake First Nation

Date: January 26-27, 2016 Location: Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, Edmonton, AB

Presentations and Training By-Law Workshop: Debra Campbell, NALMA Master Instructor

o Powers of Councils o By Law Enforcement o AANDC By-Laws Advisory Services Unit

How To Set Up a Lands Office: Debra Campbell, NALMA Master Instructor

o Land Allocation o Economic Development o Improvements o Use and Occupancy o Residency

First Nation Land Holdings: Debra Campbell, NALMA Master Instructor

o Land Regimes Review o Traditional Lands Holdings o Customary Land Allocations o Certificate of Possession Holdings o Lands Management: Dispute Resolutions

Land Management Manual Revisions: Karl Comete, Senior Project Manager & Analyst, Joan Holmes Associates Inc.

o Overview of the Update and Reorganization of the Manual o Request Land Managers Feedback

More information, please visit the TALSAA website www.nalma.ca/TALSAA

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Manitoba Uske

Executive:

Chair: Gord Bluesky, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Vice-Chair: Herman Green, Buffalo Point First Nation

Secretary: Calvin Campeau, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Treasurer: Maurice Myran, Long Plain First Nation

Date: January 21, 2016 Location: Delta Hotel, Winnipeg, MB After the Commercial Leasing Training held in Winnipeg, Manitoba Uske held a meeting to generate some ideas for the next fiscal year training and to develop a Work Plan. Date: March 1-3, 2016 Location: The Kikiwak Inn, Opaskwayak, MB Presentations and Training:

Introduction to the UAV / remote sensing scene: Khaleel Khan, Senior Surveyor, Surveyor General Branch, Natural Resources Canada – MB Region, Oilerhead & Associates (Yellowknife)

Introduction to TNC Canada: Amanda Karst, Community Outreach Coordinator, TNC Canada Special Events:

A tour of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Lands Department Recognition Presentation of Manitoba Uske Founding Members:

o Walter Mentuck – Waywayseecappo First Nation o Maurice Sutherland – Peguis First Nation

Welcome! Manitoba Uske New Member Misipawistik Cree Nation

More information, please visit the Uske website www.nalma.ca/Uske

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NALMA and the COEMRP are pleased to welcome Laurie Hockaday to the COEMRP team in the position of Executive Support. A member of the Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario, Laurie brings 28 years of experience in various aspects of First Nation governance. She is dedicated to providing exceptional service to First Nation people and communities and looks forward to assisting First Nation leaders and technicians in the area of Matrimonial Real Property.

Upcoming Training

In the upcoming year, COEMRP is pleased to offer three (3) MRP Training workshops in 2016-2017. The target Group Priority is 20 Northern First Nations who have not had an opportunity to attend one of our previous training sessions. Priority will be given to one delegate per First Nation. Additional delegates will be considered if space is available.

Sponsorship is available for these Northern First Nations of up to $2500.00 per First Nation, to assist registered participants with the travel costs of attending the MRP Training session. The First Nation will be reimbursed upon receipt of a completed travel claim, accompanied by original associated receipts.

We have toolkit training sessions in:

Northern Ontario – June 14-16, 2016 Edmonton, Alberta – October 4-6, 2016 Vancouver, British Columbia – February 14-16, 2017

If you are interested in attending one of the MRP Toolkit Training sessions in the upcoming year, call: 705-657-9992 or 1 855-657-9992 for more information or visit our website at http://coemrp.ca/training to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Centre of Excellence is also pleased to announce the opportunity to come to your First Nation for a community-based presentation. We are available to make a presentation on:

The law-making provisions of the legislation and best practices for engaging your community in this activity Information on the provisional federal rules and how they impact your First Nation. These rules became

effective December 16th, 2014 and will apply until your First Nation enacts its own MRP law Presentations can be geared to leadership, technicians and/or members and residents.

If your First Nation is interested in hosting such a presentation please contact our Communications Officer, Lindsay Mullin at lmullin@coemrp.ca. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Please contact us early as dates are limited.

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COEMRP New Publications:

The Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property is pleased to announce our most recent publication, a Quick Reference Guide to the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. This booklet is a quick summary of the provisions contained within the Act.

COEMRP has produced an instructional video for the completion of Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) forms required for the registration of documents in the Indian Land Registry System (ILRS). This video can be used in conjunction with the MRP Desk Manual for First Nation Land Managers. To view COEMRP’s new Managing MRP Forms video, visit http://coemrp.ca/resources

COEMRP is currently drafting informational pamphlets tailored to each province which will provide a guide for how a spouse or common-law partner might apply for an Exclusive Occupation Order of the family home (matrimonial home) on Reserve.

Information Mail Out:

In March of this year, the COEMRP conducted a mail out campaign enclosing an MRP Toolkit to those First Nations who have not yet attended MRP Training sessions. We can now announce that we have reached out to every First Nation to which the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act applies.

COEMRP has also conducted a mail out to all newly appointed MP’s whose riding includes First Nations communities. We also provided information to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Northern Development. The information mail out contained:

Matrimonial Real Property Toolkit A Quick Reference Guide to the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act booklet On-Reserve Matrimonial Real Property Rights booklet Role of Chief and Council brochure Understanding Estates Management on Reserve booklet Matrimonial Real Property Rights on your Reserve fourfold

If your First Nations requires additional copies of these or any other publications, they can be found at http://www.coemrp.ca or by contacting us at 855-657-9992.

2015-2016 Research Activities:

Over the last few months, the COEMRP has worked with Paul Salembier who produced a research paper on the transitional challenges experienced by First Nation’s in the implementation of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (the Act). Our goal in commissioning the paper is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the types of challenges faced by First Nations to this point and suggest some strategies for moving forward.

We have also contracted with lawyer and mediator, Marie-Eve Bordeleau, to construct a research report on the implementation of Section 16 (Emergency Protection Orders) of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act.

These reports will be translated and added to our website shortly.

The staff at COEMRP remain committed to assisting First Nation leadership, technicians and residents in their implementation strategies. If we can provide information, templates or in any way aid in your understanding of the rights and protections available under the legislation, we would be happy to hear from you.

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Background

In order to better support the survey requirements of First Nations, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has redefined part of their survey program as a Grants and Contributions program. This program would be incrementally moved from under the Department’s operational umbrella, to a well-defined and official program managed by a First Nation organization. Over the course of the 2012-2013 fiscal year, NALMA assumed the responsibility of managing the portion of the Survey Program funded under Grants and Contributions on behalf of INAC under a pilot arrangement.

To facilitate the transition NALMA worked closely with INAC-Headquarters (HQ), as well as INAC and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) respective Regions.

The pilot was evaluated by the participants (First Nations, Land Surveyors, INAC, and NRCan) based on the results, the pilot was very successful. To that end, NALMA has continued to deliver the program on an ongoing basis.

Program Objective

1. Delivery of INAC Grants and Contributions Survey Program specifically for First Nations throughout Canada with exception to First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA) Bands;

2. Survey program to be delivered through NALMA as part of their core operations;

3. Contracting out of land surveys to support First Nations priorities such as:

a. Set Asides – Section 18(2) b. Land Designations – Section 53 c. First Nation Allotments – Section 20 d. Permits – Section 28(2) e. Re-survey of Exterior Boundaries f. Additions to Reserve g. Land Use Mapping for Band Land Purposes h. Other surveys to support land administration as

recommended by INAC 4. Collaborate with INAC-HQ, NRCan-HQ and their respective

regions to: a. Ensure project readiness b. Provide ongoing communication to ensure issues are

addressed during all phases of the project; and 5. Program delivery available in both official languages as

required.

Program Procedures

To manage the Survey Program, NALMA in collaboration with INAC and NRCan have developed the following process, which is briefly outlined below:

Phase I: Project Identification and Selection

INAC assesses whether the survey request falls within the priorities that qualify for funding and decides which projects will go forward as Grants and Contributions, subject to the availability of funds and departmental priorities.

Phase 2: Contracting out by NALMA

NALMA receives the recommended projects from INAC and begins the survey process.

1. A formal request is sent to the First Nation 2. Request for quote is sent to the Canada Lands

Surveyor 3. Evaluation of quote 4. Award the contract 5. Monitoring the contract 6. Payment of invoices upon project completion.

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In 2015-2016 NALMA managed 42 Survey Requests from Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia

For NALMA Survey Project inquiries, contact:

Graeme Sandy

Survey Project Manager

Email: gsandy@nalma.ca

Jacques Desrochers

(French Inquiries)

Email: jdesrocher@nalma.ca

British Columbia (24)

Exterior Boundary Investigation (6) Boundary Investigation Exterior Boundary Survey Sec 50 Sale (2) Designation (8) Set Asides (2) Interior Survey

Ontario (8)

Correction to regularize Internal Boundaries (2)

Create subdivision for housing (2) Create subdivision for commercial use Encroachment (2) Internal Boundary Issue

Manitoba (1)

Exterior Boundary Survey

Quebec (4)

Exterior Boundary Survey (2) Exterior Boundary Investigation Subdivision of lot

Saskatchewan (5)

Encroachment MOU Survey Set Asides (3)

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Matrimonial Real Property:

Our 2015/2016 training schedule included the following dates and locations.

DATE LOCATION August 11-13, 2015 (English) Montreal, QC August 25-27, 2015 Toronto, ON September 15-17, 2015 Sept-Îles, QC September 29-October 1, 2015 Winnipeg, MB October 6-8, 2015 Moncton, NB October 27-29, 2015 Saskatoon, SK November 3-5, 2015 Vancouver, BC November 24-26, 2015 Calgary, AB December 1-3, 2015 Halifax, NS January 12-14, 2016 Orillia, ON February 9-11, 2016 Kelowna, BC

Due to high demand, we were able to offer an additional French session in Montreal, QC, which was led by Lawyer and Mediator, Marie-Eve Bordeleau. The Centre also provided 3 MRP Regional Forums:

(East) Halifax, NS - December 1-3, 2015 (Central) Rama, ON - January 12-14, 2016 (West) Kelowna, BC - February 9-11, 2016

The two and a half day training session included:

The need for MRP law, A model process for MRP law-making, Ratifying your MRP law, Understanding the Federal Provisional Rules, Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, MRP ILRS Forms

Specialized Training Sessions:

We thank everyone who has participated in our MRP Toolkit

Training sessions for their hard work, great discussions and ideas!

Please visit our website www.coemrp.ca/training

for upcoming events!

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Commercial Leasing: Training Opportunity for Manitoba and Saskatchewan Region

The “Commercial Leasing” Pilot workshop was designed to introduce participants to the newly developed “Guide to Commercial Leasing” and the “Commercial Lease Precedent” document. It is intended to be a resource and tool for those that manage commercial leasing on reserve lands. The workshop provided a basic background on land management, commercial leasing and the designation process for the purpose of leasing reserve lands. It contained very basic information to assist the participants to better understand the newly developed guide and precedent document, and the influences effecting policy and procedures.

Manitoba Session: Location: Winnipeg, MB Date: January 19-21, 2016 Saskatchewan Session: Location: Saskatoon, SK Date: February 16- 18, 2016

Land Regimes Toolkit:

The Introduction to Land Regimes Toolkit was developed as a practical aid for First Nations’ use in the task of adopting a land regime that better suites their needs. Culture, tradition, type of regime, experience, available resources and the wishes of the community are all factors that must be considered to help determine the direction the First Nation chooses for managing its land and affairs. Location: Toronto, ON Date: March 8-10, 2016

Instructor: Darrell Loyer

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Land Management Training:

NALMA delivered three capacity building workshops for First Nation Land Management Bands. The workshop delivery was intended to present participants with the essential differences between an Indian Act Band and a FNLM Band. The workshops identified the expectations of the Land Manager and the essential processes to ensure reliable decision-making.

The following three (3) NALMA Lands Management Modules were delivered:

Module 201 – Fundamentals – December 1 – 4, 2015 – Hilton Winnipeg Airport – Winnipeg, MB Module 401A – Leasing – January 12 – 15, 2016 – Hampton Inn & Suites – Toronto, ON Module 501: Permits – March 8 – 11, 2016 – Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon, SK

French Land Management Training:

The objective of this project was to deliver Lands Management Training specific to Francophone First Nations. The delivery of four (4) NALMA Lands Management Modules were held in Quebec City, QC as follows:

Module 101 – History and Legislation – November 16 – 18, 2015 Module 201 – Fundamentals – January 18 – 21, 2016 Module 301 – Collective and Individual Interest – February 15 – 18, 2016 Module 401A – Leasing 1 – March 14 – 18, 2016

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Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP)

PLMCP Level Two courses are delivered in a number of relevant locations to compliment the content of the respective course.

Module 101: History & Legislation in Ottawa, ON; August 17-21, 2015 Module 201: Fundamentals in Regina, SK; September 21-25, 2015 Module 301: Individual & Collective Interests in Toronto, ON; October 19-23, 2015 Module 401A: Leasing I in Westbank, BC; November 16-20, 2015 Module 401B: Leasing II On-line Web Based Training; December 7, 2015-January 17, 2016 Module 501: Permits in Vancouver, BC; February 1-5, 2016

Congratulations to the 2015/2016 Professional Land Management

Certification Program (PLMCP) students! They all worked very hard managing their studies, work and home life. The students were keen to

participate in class discussions, group assignments and presentations. They shared their experiences providing an enriched learning

environment for their classmates. Each of them contributed to the quality of the program content by providing real life experiences to the

theory they learned. They embraced the program and accepted the challenges it brought. Thank you to all the students for their dedication

to the PLMC Program and the hard work you employed to achieve a successful conclusion to this learning path. There is yet another

learning path to explore. This is only the beginning. Best Wishes!

-Deb

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Survey Launched: Tuesday December 15th, 2015 (English Version) & Tuesday March 22, 2016 (French Version)

The survey was originally sent to 291 Regional Land Association Members, Certified Land Managers, and PLMCP Students.

Early Bird Deadline: Friday January 8th, 2016

Original Deadline (English): Friday January 22nd, 2016 (Due to limited responses, the deadline was extended)

Extended Deadline: Friday January 29th, 2016 (English)

Original Deadline (French): Thursday March 31st, 2016

PRIZE WINNERS:

Second Prize ($250 Visa Gift Card): Sandrah McGregor, Whitefish River First Nation, ON Third Prize ($150 Visa Gift Card): Rainy Crane, Key Band, SK Fourth Prize ($100 Visa Gift Card): Stewart Etheridge, Miawpukek Mi’Kamawey Mawi’omi, NL

National Land Managers Survey:

First Prize (English): Microsoft Surface Pro

Hester Breaker, Siksika Nation, AB

First Prize (French): Microsoft Surface Pro

Katharina Trottier, Abenaquis de Wolinak, QC

Early Bird Prize (English): Microsoft Surface Pro

Juliette Fineday, Sweetgrass First Nation, SK

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Response Summary: Total Responses: 115

Total COMPLETED Surveys: 108 Number of First Nations represented: 105 Male Responses: 65 Female Responses: 50 Regions Represented in the Completed Surveys*:

British Columbia 23 (20.0%) Alberta 8 (7.0%) Saskatchewan 25 (21.7%) Manitoba 10 (8.7%) Ontario 29 (25.2%) Quebec 9 (7.8%) Atlantic 10 (8.7%) Nunavut 1 (09%)

Position Classification: Full Time Permanent: 89 (84%) Full Time Term: 2 (1.9%) Full Time Contract: 5 (4.7%) Part Time Permanent: 5 (4.7%) Part Time Term: 2 (1.9%) Part Time Contract: 0 (0.0%) Third Party Contract: 1 (0.9%) Which Land Regime does your First Nation currently operate under:

53/60 13 (11.7%) RLEMP Operational 40 (36.0%) RLEMP Development 18 (16.2%) FNLMA Operational 19 (17.1%) FNLMA Development 11 (9.9%) Self-Government 2 (1.8%) None 8 (7.2%) Not Sure 4 (3.6%)

Land Managers Training accreditations:

Completed Level 1 28 (25.5%) Currently Enrolled in Level 1 1 (0.9%) Completed Level 2 17 (15.5%) Currently Enrolled in Level 2 22 (20.0%) Completed Both Levels (Certified) 54 (49.1%) Completed LMTP 21 (19.1%) Have not completed any Lands Training 12 (10.9%)

A full summary report will be presented at the National Conference in Saskatchewan.

Welcome to the National Land Managers Survey!

The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) has been in operation for over 15 years, delivering training,and technical support to Land Managers across the country.

As our organization continues to grow, we want to take this opportunity to canvass our members and Certified LandManagers to evaluate our current programs and training models in an effort to enhance our delivery methods.

We are redesigning our Land Management Certification program, and want to know how we can enhance content anddelivery to provide you with the tools and resource required to fulfill your role as a First Nation land manager.

In addition, NALMA members have identified the need to have a land manager position compensation guide.

The purpose of this four (4) part survey will be to:

1. Assess and enhance our current training delivery2. Identify technical support needs3. Identify land program efficiencies 4. Establish a land manager position compensation guide

If someone in your office did not receive an email directing the completion of this survey or if you received this email in error,please email mjacobs@nalma.ca and inform Melanie Jacobs-Douglas of the issue.

You are permitted to complete this survey only once, and is expected to take approximately 1 hour to complete.

-Each response will be electronically tallied independently from one another, and at no point will your personal informationbe associated with any of your responses

-At no point will any names of those surveyed be published or used in any reporting components of this project

-NALMA maintains all passwords and control over all raw data. At no point will the raw data be accessible at the First Nation,or Government level.

Once your survey has been completed (from start to finish), your name will be entered into a PRIZE DRAW!!!

EARLY BIRD PRIZE: Microsoft Surface Pro!!

You must complete your survey by January 8th, 2016 to be entered into the Early Bird Prize Draw.

FIRST PRIZE: Microsoft Surface Pro + $250 Prepaid VISA

SECOND PRIZE: $250 Prepaid VISA

THIRD PRIZE: $150 Prepaid VISA

Introduction - National Lands Managers SurveyQuestionnaire

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NALMA Membership Services: Don’t forget to check out our NEW website!

www.nalma.ca

Mobile Responsive Design

Access our site on your phone or tablet!

Events Calendar

Twitter Feed

Quick Links to Major Programs

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Networking NALMA will provide a channel for successfully networking through

open lines of communication, knowledge sharing, and the

establishment of partnerships and strategic alliances across Canada.

Training and Professional

Development NALMA will apply for funds to provide training and capacity building for First Nation Land

Managers to attend various training programs. In the past, NALMA has been successful in obtaining funds

to assist participants in a number of training initiatives.

Technical Expertise

NALMA is able to provide technical expertise in the area of land

management to First Nation Land Managers, First Nation organizations

and government agencies.

Referrals NALMA will refer First Nations Land

Managers requiring assistance on day-to-day land issues or general

inquiries, to Regional Lands Associations, individual First Nation Land Managers or government and

professional agencies.

Watch for further updates regarding our member login access and updated Resource Library!

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Contact Us

Leona Irons Executive Director lirons@nalma.ca

Lesley (Buffy) Hill Executive Support bhill@nalma.ca

Debra Campbell Master Instructor dcampbell@nalma.ca

Jill Knott Finance and Senior Officer jknott@nalma.ca

Julia Taylor Project Manager jtaylor@nalma.ca

Melanie Jacobs-Douglas Resource Technical Support mjacobs@nalma.ca

National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association 1024 Mississauga Street Curve Lake, ON K0L 1R0 Phone: 705-657-7660 Fax: 705-657-7177 Toll free: 1-877-234-9813 www.nalma.ca

Graeme Sandy Survey Project Manager gsandy@nalma.ca

Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property (Shipping Address)

1787 Curve Lake Road Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0

Phone: 705-657-9992 Fax: 705-657-2999

Toll free: 1-855-657-9992 www.coemrp.ca

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Kathy McCue Admin. & Communications Coordinator kmccue@coemrp.ca

Chris Angeconeb, LL.B Legislative Analysis Coordinator cangeconeb@coemrp.ca

Laurie Hockaday Executive Support lhockaday@coemrp.ca

National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association Staff:

Centre of Excellence for Matrimonial Real Property Staff:

Lindsay Mullin Communications & Community Relations Officer lmullin@coemrp.ca