26 Years of Vision, Dedication, and Lasting Impact on First Nation Lands Management Curve Lake, October 30, 2026 The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) Board of Directors and Staff proudly honour and celebrate the retirement of **A. Leona Irons, Founding Executive Director**, recognizing 26 years of extraordinary leadership, dedication, Read more
PRESS 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 a landmark new report, Waste Management in Crisis, exposing the severe and growing risks posed Read more
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 civilian honours. Leona was officially recognized today at the Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony, held Read more
FOR 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 through professional land management, capacity building, and self-determination. Founded in April 2000, NALMA was established Read more
February 2025 — Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario
A Joint First Nations-Federal Table has been established to explore options to address the longstanding gaps in environmental protections on First Nations reserve lands, with a focus on waste management and unauthorized dumping.