Training and Events

The focus of this training is to provide an understanding of the Indian Lands Registry System (ILRS). This 2.5-day training will provide land technicians with hands-on experience completing various instruments, associated application page, navigating the Electronic Registry Index Plan (eRIP), while sharing knowledge and experiences. Dates: August 25-27, 2026 (2.5 days) Location: Regina, SK Language Delivery: English […]

This training will provide an overview of environmental management strategies and solutions that can be applied to the day-to-day management of Reserve Lands. The learner will gain a basic understanding of the tools and resources available to protect land, water, wildlife and the environment as well as reduce liability for Chief & Council and the Land and/or […]

This 3-day training provides you with the tools, strategies, and materials you will need as Lands Managers to understand the basics of Geographic Information Systems, and how this technology could be implemented and used in your organization and your community. The training provides you with a hands-on learning experience to teach you the basics of […]

This training provides Chiefs and Councillors a look into the multi-faceted, multi-year process involved in adding lands to reserve.  Topics include:    things to consider when purchasing lands for ATR    the need for building an ATR team and project management    reasons for the often-lengthy time it takes to add lands, and    the numerous issues to be addressed before a submission […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

Practical Applications of Land Surveys is for land managers that wish to know more about being hands-on with a survey project on reserve lands. This course builds on the process of a survey project that was taught in ‘Introduction to Surveys’, and provides practical information about the process that is broken down into five categories: […]

[Description will be made available when training opens for registration] Dates: October 27-28, 2026 Location: Vancouver, BC* *2-day course Language Delivery: English Registration opens 8 weeks prior to training start date.