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

Prize #2:  Garmin Montana 680 GPS

Yvonne Wienert, Osoyoos Indian Band, BC

Prize #3:  Phanton 3 Advanced Drone

Deanna Ryder, Carry the Kettle First Nation, SK

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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, Beardy and Okemasis First Nation, SK

Land Manager who has excelled overall in  lands management within their community
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

Land Manager who has excelled overall in land management within their community
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, Opaskwayak First Nation, MB

Recognition of past NALMA Board members:
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

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