GIS – Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Land Managers

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 GIS for Lands Management.   

Dates: September 15-17, 2026 (2.5 days)
Location: Halifax, NS
Language Delivery: English

Sponsorship: Up to $2,000 per First Nation. Please refer to NALMA’s Education Policy (page17-20). As space is limited, only one representative per First Nation will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  

For more information, please contact: cknott@nalma.ca

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Notice: If you have completed this Specialized Training within the past two years, you are not eligible to attend again. This ensures that new participants who have not yet had the opportunity, are able to access the training. *

• I agree and confirm that I have not taken this Specialized Training through NALMA in the past two years.

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Are you, or your First Nation, a member of a Regional Lands Association? *--- Select Choice ---YesNoNot Applicable

Please select your Regional Lands Association: *--- Select Choice ---Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association (ARALA)British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers Association (BCALMA)First Nation Lands Managers Association for Quebec and Labrador (FNLMAQL)Ontario Aboriginal Lands Association (OALA)Planning and Land Administrators of Nunavut (PLAN)Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians (SALT)Treaty and Aboriginal Land Stewards Association of Alberta (TALSAA)Manitoba USKE (USKE)

What is your Land Regime or Organization? *--- Select Choice ---Indian ActRLEMPFNLMSelf Government AgreementNunavut Land Claims AgreementISC StaffRLA StaffNALMA StaffExternal Organization/Company

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Province *AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland & LabradorNova ScotiaOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanNorthwest TerritoriesNunavutYukon

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What is your level of GIS experience? *--- Select Choice ---None, I am brand new to GISBeginner, I use tools like Google Earth and but I don’t yet feel comfortable using ArcPro.Intermediate, I use GIS for basic analysis and mapping but want to learn more about what it has to offer.Advanced, I am comfortable with analysis, data management, and workflows.

How often do you use GIS in your current role? *--- Select Choice ---Regularly (weekly or as part of my regular work tasks)Occasionally (Monthly or infrequent use)I've used it once beforeThis will be my first timeOther

What are you hoping to use GIS for? (Check all that apply) *

• Land use planning
• Environmental monitoring
• Infrastructure / assets
• Reporting & decision‑making
• General GIS understanding
• Other (specify)

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Hold Harmless Provision *

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By checking the “yes” box, I indemnify and hold harmless the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA's affiliates, agents, officers, employees, and representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses, arising out of or resulting from the performance of or in consequence of and relative to but not limited to training sessions, workshops, and field trips.)

Training Delivery Provision *

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By checking the “yes” box, I understand and agree that all information, training material and training delivery provided by NALMA, its affiliates, agents, officers, employees, and representatives is for education and information purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied upon in that respect without seeking the advice of a lawyer.

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By checking the “yes” box, I grant NALMA, the right to reproduce, use, exhibit, display, broadcast, distribute and create derivative works of the photographed or filmed images including identification by name for use in connection with the activities of NALMA for promoting, publicizing or explaining NALMA or its activities.

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By checking “yes” I understand and agree that attendance will be taken each morning at Specialized Training sessions to confirm each participant’s presence. Registrants to NALMA’s Specialized Training are required to attend and complete each session to be eligible for reimbursement of costs as well as to receive a Certificate.

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