Events

The Additions to Reserve/Reserve Creation (ATR/RC) training will assist First Nations that are expanding their reserve land base, providing a detailed overview of acquiring land and developing an ATR/RC proposal. This training will provide participants with the basic concepts of ATRs, considerations before undertaking an ATR/RC, and lead you through the four phases of the ATR process.  Dates: November 3-5, 2026 […]

The 2026-2027 Land Use Planning Funding Initiative Call for Proposal – Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 opens today. For more information and application packages, please visit: https://nalma.ca/funding/lup-funding/  

This intermediary level course explores how to bring the community vision contained in a land use plan to life. The course provides templates and tools to support the everyday work of implementing a land use plan. Topics include; Implementing a Land Use Plan, creating a development review and approval process, zoning by-law development and enforcement, collecting and organizing […]

Join NALMA’s Land Use Planning team for a virtual information session: Overview of the new funding guidelines, walkthrough of all 4 available funding category applications, and Q&A with NALMA’s LUP team. The 2027-2028 Land Use Planning Funding Initiative Call for Proposal (All Categories) will open on November 9, 2026. For information about the Land Use […]

Land  management professionals face major hurdles when adopting Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including complex software requiring specialized training, limited access to quality data, high costs, concerns over data security. Successful integration also demands careful planning and work for alignment. The presentation suggests strategies like phased implantation and cultivating internal advocates to help organize navigate these challenges. […]

The focus of this training is to provide an understanding of the various land registry systems available to First Nations. The virtual training will provide an overview of the Indian Land Registry System including the ILRS Modernization. Aspects will include Overview of the ILRS Menus, Electronic Registry Index Plan, and Reports. A description of the other […]

This training is designed to provide an overview of managing commercial leasing on reserve.  Participants will learn about the Reserve Land Designation process, the benefits of a Land Use Plan, examine various clauses of a commercial lease, and best practices.   Dates: January 12-14, 2027 Location: Winnipeg, MB Language Delivery: English Registration opens 8 weeks prior to […]

The Individual Landholdings Toolkit is a foundational training course to support First Nation land managers and their staff in undertaking the core responsibilities in dealing with individual landholdings on reserve. The training will provide knowledge and certainty in the day-to-day responsibilities of administering and managing individual landholdings. Focus will include theory, relevant instruments, terminology, and […]

This Project Management training program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills, tools, and techniques needed to effectively manage projects from initiation to completion. The course covers industry best practices, methodologies, and the practical application of project management principles in real-world scenarios.  Dates: January 19-21,2027 Location: Calgary, AB Language Delivery: English Registration opens 8 […]