About Us
The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) is a national, First Nation-led, non-political organization that supports First Nation land managers through capacity building, professional development, and technical support. We work alongside eight Regional Lands Associations (RLAs), connecting more than 260 professionals dedicated to advancing Indigenous land governance across Canada.
Professional Lands Management Certification
NALMA’s Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP) establishes professional credibility at a national level, formally recognizing skills and knowledge.
How to become a member of
NALMA
First Nations belonging to their respective Regional Lands Association (RLA) are automatically members of NALMA. For more information on membership, please follow the link below.
Upcoming Training & Events
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LUP – Introduction to Land Use Planning
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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 Read more
Introduction to Land Management for Chief & Council
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The focus of this training is to provide information to participants that are not familiar with land management on reserve lands. Basic information is provided to assist participants to better understand the fundamental concepts of land management and the influences effecting policy and procedures. Dates: October 14, 2026 Time: 1 – 2 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) Read more
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*NEW* Land Use Plan Development
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You have already done the groundwork and pre-planning. Now it is time to write a land use plan (LUP). This 2.5-day course guides Lands Managers through the planning phase of a LUP project – from analyzing land constraints and projecting community growth, choosing land use categories, and developing and evaluating options for the future, to writing the policies and actions that will guide growth and development on reserve. Using real-world examples, participants will practice the planning skills needed Read more
News
- Blood Tribe Land Management Department wins Prairie Conservation AwardBy Amber Sugai, Blood Tribe Communications Officer On May 6, 2026, the 14th Prairie Conservation Award and Endangered Species Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Blood Tribe Land Management received the Prairie Conservation 2026 Award, Read more
- New Report Warns of Escalating Waste Crisis on First Nations Lands, Calls for Immediate Federal ActionPRESS RELEASE COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE New Report Warns of Escalating Waste Crisis on First Nations Lands, Calls for Immediate Federal Action The Joint Table on Waste Management has released Read more
- Request for Proposal-Environmental Scan & Baseline ReportTogether, the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and National Aboriginal Land Managers Association (NALMA) are seeking an experienced consultant/consulting company to conduct an environmental scan and create a Read more
- NALMA Celebrates Leona Irons-Cummings’ Appointment to the Order of Canada FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curve Lake, ON – September 18, 2025 – The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) proudly celebrates the appointment of Leona Irons-Cummings, C.M., to the Order of Canada, one of the nation’s highest Read more
- NALMA Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Indigenous Land StewardshipFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curve Lake First Nation, ON – May 12, 2025 – The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) proudly marks its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of empowering First Nations communities across Canada Read more