Program Objectives
Delivery of INAC Grants and Contributions Survey Program specifically for First Nations throughout Canada with exception of Operational First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA) Bands;
Contracting out of land surveys to support First Nations priorities such as:
- Set Asides – Section 18(2)
- Land Designations – Section 53
- First Nation Allotments – Section 20
- Permits – Section 28(2)
- Re-survey of Exterior Boundaries
- Additions to Reserve
- Land Use Mapping for Band Land Purposes
- Other surveys to support land administration as recommended by INAC
Collaborate with INAC- HQ, NRCan-HQ and their respective regions to:
- Ensure project readiness
- Provide ongoing communication to ensure issues are addressed during all phases of the project;
- For more information about the Survey Toolkit, please click here
A list of upcoming training sessions can be found on the events calendar at nalma.ca/events
Other Activities
The survey unit participated in the following projects:
- Attend site visits to various locations when required and when feasible.
- Develop contacts with industry related professionals in GIS, GPS and CAD programs
- Investigating opportunities for the development of a GIS training program for NALMA members
Resources
The resources below are Surveyor General Branch publications, NALMA is providing this for information purposes only. Please direct any questions about the publications below to the Surveyor General Branch.
SURVEYING OF FIRST NATION LANDS MANAGED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT
ARPENTAGE DES TERRES DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS GÉRÉES EN VERTU DE LA LOI SUR LES INDIENS
SURVEYING OF FIRST NATION LANDS MANAGED UNDER A LAND CODE
Contact Us:
Graeme Sandy
Survey Program Manager
Phone: 519-757-6881
Email: gsandy@nalma.ca