LUNCH & LEARN


May 8, 2024

1:00pm - 2:00pm


NALMA Specialized Training Updates

with Sherry Mattson, Director of

Education and Training (DET)


Sherry Mattson, Director of Education and Training (DET) at NALMA will be joining us on Wednesday, May 8 from 1 – 2 p.m. for this month’s Lunch and Learn. Sherry will provide an overview of the 2024-2025 NALMA Training Calendar, answer any questions regarding the training, and discuss the policy around NALMA training. We will also discuss the benefits and how you become a member of OALA.


Link to Lunch and Learn

PEER SUPPORT SESSION

WITH AN ESTATES FOCUS


May 23, 2024

1:00pm - 2:00pm


OALA’s Peer Support Sessions are a forum for networking among colleagues to enhance technical expertise and build relationships while providing a safe space to share common experiences, share knowledge and troubleshoot ideas. Join us on Thursday, May 23 from 1 – 2 p.m. for this month’s peer support session, with a focus on Estates. This is an opportunity to connect with Lands/Estates colleagues in neighbouring communities and also with ISC Estate Officers.


Link to Peer Support Session

WEBINAR


May 29, 2024

1:00pm - 3:00pm


Key Biodiversity Areas and Species at Risk with Peter Soroye, KBA Assessment and Outreach Coordinator, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada


The diversity of life on Earth – the entire array of plants, animals and their habitats, collectively known as “biodiversity” – is essential for a healthy planet where all life can thrive. But the loss of biodiversity is occurring at an alarming rate across the planet. Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA), which are among the most incredible and diverse places on Earth for nature, from deserts to the middle of the ocean, are sites of global importance to the planet’s overall health and the persistence of biodiversity. Join Peter Soroye, KBA Assessment and Outreach Coordinator with Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, as he discusses the importance of KBAs and the even greater need for Indigenous collaboration and involvement in the KBA process.


Link to Webinar

ESTATES UNIT

Estates Management Toolkit In-Person Training Open for Registration


When: June 18/19/20, 2024 (2.5 days)

Where: Delta Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yamds-delta-hotels-sault-ste-marie-waterfront/overview/

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2024


Travel sponsorship is available to OALA Members in the amount of $2000.00/ per First Nation.


Click here to register.

For more information regarding estates, please contact Alison Irons-Cummings, OALA Estates Coordinator at estates@oala-on.ca

ILRS UNIT

One-On-One Support Expression of Interest:


Are you a Lands Technician looking for one-on-one support using the Indian Lands Registry System and/or completing instruments in the new fiscal year?


If you answered "yes," contact Colleen Brant, OALA Registration Officer at registration1@oala-on.ca.

For more information regarding the Indian Lands Registry System (ILRS), please contact Colleen Brant, ILRS Registration Officer at registation1@oala-on.ca or your Regional ISC Office.

GIS UNIT

One-On-One Support Expression of Interest:


Are you a Lands Technician looking for one-on-one support using Geographic Information Systems?


If you answered "yes," contact Marty Martel, OALA GIS Technician at gis@oala-on.ca.

For more information regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS), please contact

Marty Martel, GIS Technician at gis@oala-on.ca

NALMA SPECIALIZED TRAINING


Commercial Leases on Reserve Toolkit Training


Waste Management Toolkit Training


Land Use Planning Toolkit Training

To view NALMA's 2024-25 Specialized Training Schedule, click here or visit nalma.ca/events.

Amendments to the Land Management Manual


Click here to view the Amendments to the Land Management Manual.


The Amendments to the Land Management Manual can also be found on OALA's website under the Indian Lands Registry System (ILRS) Unit or

NALMA's Peersite under: Resources > Documents > Land Management Manual.


Any questions in regards to the amendments can be directed to Debra Campbell, Master Instructor, dcampbell@nalma.ca.

Updates to General, Access and Electrical Transmission and Distribution Permit Precedents


Updates have been made to the Transmission (Tx) Permit Template that was shared on January 8, 2024.


Click here for the revised final copy of the Transmission (Tx) permit template (identifying areas ‘to be negotiated’). Moving forward please use this version (dated January 31, 2024) for Hydro One Networks Inc. - Electrical Transmission Works permit requests.

 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to your Regional ISC Office.

Featured Aboriginal Law Titles

Click here for PDF presentation.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO LAND TRANSACTIONS

Check out the Quick Reference Guide to

Land Transactions on our website!

(Click image for guide)

OALA 2024 - 25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Click here to view OALA's 2024-25 Calendar of Events.

MEMBER PORTAL

In OALA’s member login portal, you will find:


Chat Forum: (for access to a network of fellow land managers, these discussion boards will allow OALA members to speak and share freely, their land management questions, concerns, and projects)


Documents: (a library, sorted by folder topics for ease of use, which will include templates, webinars, and other resources, that have been created or curated by OALA staff, or shared by other OALA members)


Webinars: (all OALA webinars that have been delivered since 2020 are available here, including Handouts, PowerPoint Presentations, and Video Recordings)


Board Governance: (available to current OALA Board members only, and will contain information related to the daily operations of OALA and Staff)


To access these 4 sections, click on “Members Only” at the top right-hand corner and a drop down menu will appear.

If you do not have access, contact:


Shannon Smith, Administrative Support at

admin@oala-on.ca

Click here to log into the Member Portal

CONTACT OALA STAFF:

Jessica Pickett, Executive Director

ed@oala-on.ca | 519-857-9228


Colleen Brant, Registration Officer

registration@oala-on.ca | 519-857-9249


Abigail Zalewski, Project Coordinator

coordinator@oala-on.ca | 519-857-9218


Marty Martel, GIS Technician

gis@oala-on.ca | 519-872-9227

Alison Irons-Cummings, Estates Coordinator

estates@oala-on.ca | 519-857-9210


Shannon Smith, Administrative Support

admin@oala-on.ca | 519-857-9226


Ashley O'Hara, Communications Specialist

communications@oala-on.ca | 519-857-9233

NALMA Program Administrative Support

Click here for more information.


NALMA Associate Executive Director

Click here for more information.


TALSAA Executive Director

Click here for more information.

If your First Nation Lands Department would like to advertise on our job

board, please send job postings to Shannon Smith, Administrative Support at admin@oala-on.ca

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