3 Grand Prizes were awarded to registered conference participants (land managers), who completed and submitted their overall conference evaluation form.
Prize #1: Magnetic Pin Locator
Edith Spence, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB
Prize #2: Garmin Montana 680 GPS
Yvonne Wienert, Osoyoos Indian Band, BC
Prize #3: Phanton 3 Advanced Drone
Deanna Ryder, Carry the Kettle First Nation, SK
Congratulations!
Each of NALMA’s 8 Regional Lands Associated were tasked with determining the distance between 2 fixed points, by pacing only. The winning Regional Lands Association was announced on the final day of the Conference…
…..and the winners were the
First Nations Lands Managers Association for Quebec and Labrador (FNLMAQ&L)!!!
NALMA Staff and Board Representatives
The tallest man in the room, Lars Duck Chief, presents the tiniest person in the room, Hannah Rogers, with a gift.
Elder Leona Tootoosis
CIBC Highest Academic Achievement Award 2015
Jennifer Predie, Wasauksing First Nation, ON
CIBC Highest Academic Achievement Award 2016
Victor RumboltO’Chiese First Nation, AB
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians – Strength & Perseverance Award
Alfred Gamble, Beardy and Okemasis First Nation, SK
Land Manager who has excelled overall in lands management within their community
Lars Duck Chief, Siksika Nation, AB
Land Manager who has excelled in lands management, and has contributed and influenced the field of land management beyond their community
Gordon Bluesky, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, MB
Land Manager who has excelled overall in land management within their community
Martin Stacey, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, QC
Land Manager who has given a lifetime contribution to land management of ten (10) years or more
Ida McGillivary, Opaskwayak First Nation, MB
Recognition of past NALMA Board members:
Denise Pelletier, Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians
Also recognized were:
Ceremonies Facilitated by Stan Wesley, Master of Ceremonies
Welcoming Remarks: Melissa Arcand, College of Agriculture and Bioresources
Welcoming Remarks: Susan Waters, Director General, Lands and Environmental Management Branch, INAC
PLMCP Overview, Debra Campbell
MOU Signing between NALMA and USask.
Dr. Mary Buhr and Gord Bluesky
Keynote Speaker: Career and Accomplishments, Dalyn Bear
Graduation Ceremony
Class of 2014-2015
Class of 2015-2016
