Category: 10th National Gathering

10th National Conference – Prize Winners

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

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Prize #2:  Garmin Montana 680 GPS

Yvonne Wienert, Osoyoos Indian Band, BC

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Prize #3:  Phanton 3 Advanced Drone

Deanna Ryder, Carry the Kettle First Nation, SK

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Congratulations!

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10th National Gathering – Regional Lands Association Challenge

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…

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…..and the winners were the
First Nations Lands Managers Association for Quebec and Labrador (FNLMAQ&L)!!!

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10th National Conference – Achievement Awards

 

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: Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicans - 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

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

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

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: 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, SALT

Denise Pelletier, Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians

 

      Also recognized were: 

  • Joe Sabattis, Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association
  • Lance Yellow Face, Treaty and Aboriginal Land Stewards Association of Alberta
  • Troy Beaulieu, Planning and Land Administrators of Nunavut

10th National Conference – Graduation Gala

Ceremonies Facilitated by Stan Wesley, Master of Ceremonies

Ceremonies Facilitated by Stan Wesley, Master of Ceremonies

 

Overview of Aboriginal Programming Kanawayihetaytan Askiy:  Melissa Arcand, College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Welcoming Remarks: Melissa Arcand, College of Agriculture and Bioresources

 

Welcoming Remarks: Susan Waters, Director General, Lands and Environmental Management Branch, INAC

Welcoming Remarks: Susan Waters, Director General, Lands and Environmental Management Branch, INAC

 

PLMCP Overview, Debra Campbell

PLMCP Overview, Debra Campbell

 

MOU Signing between NALMA and U of S Dr. Mary Buhr and Gord Bluesky

MOU Signing between NALMA and USask.
Dr. Mary Buhr and Gord Bluesky

 

Keynote Speaker: Career and Accomplishments, Dalyn Bear

Keynote Speaker: Career and Accomplishments, Dalyn Bear

Graduation Ceremony

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Class of 2014-2015

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Class of 2015-2016

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