Providing networking, peer support and training opportunities for First Nation Lands Managers in Ontario. | |
OALA will be closed December 25 - January 5 for the Christmas holidays. | |
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No need to register. An email invitation will be sent directly to OALA members.
Using ArcGIS to Create a Story Map:
We're happy to feature an OALA Member Community Success story with Ken Sandy, Sr. Lands GIS Technician at Six Nations of the Grand River. Ken is a graduate of the Professional Lands Management Certification Program; specializing in ESRI GIS applications, mapping community infrastructure, quality assurance, and data collection.
Join us on December 6, 2023, from 1 – 2 p.m. to learn more about Story Mapping, Arc Map data collection, and how using ArcGIS can transform your maps and GIS work to effectively create, interact, engage with these resources in your community.
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No need to register. An email invitation will be sent directly to OALA members.
Lands Peer Support Session
The Lands peer support session is 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.
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Environmental Legislation and Language
This webinar session will provide an overview of the environmental and impact assessments and understanding of the legislation and policies that guide these processes. It will help land managers understand how these processes are conducted, the definition of terms and information typically required from First Nation communities and the Duty to Consult, cumulative effects as part of these processes.
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Toney v. Toney Estate
Attached is an interesting read for case law regarding Estates & the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Right Act.
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SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Toney v. Toney Estate, 2018 NSSC 179
Date: 2018-07-25
Between: Marlene Ann Toney (Applicant) v. Estate of Lawrence Leo Toney (Respondent)
Judge: The Honourable Justice Gregory M. Warner
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For more information, contact:
Alison Irons-Cummings, OALA Estates Coordinator estates@oala-on.ca
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For more information, contact:
Colleen Brant, ILRS Registration Officer registation1@oala-on.ca
or your Regional ISC Office.
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NALMA's 2023-24 TRAINING SCHEDULE
*UPDATED NOVEMBER 30*
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National Resources Management | |
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Registration for the Natural Resources Management Specialized Training is now available on the Events section of the NALMA website.
When: January 9 - 11, 2024 (2.5 days)
Where: Winnipeg, MB
Who: This toolkit was designed for use by lands, resource, and environmental managers working in First Nations across the country. It is relevant to those practitioners who are interested in learning more about natural resource use and how it can be done to maximize benefits and minimize drawbacks. NALMA also offers training and assistance on other topics related to lands, resource, and environmental management.
Registration Deadline: December 15th, 2023
What: This training can accommodate 20 Land Managers. As space is limited, only one (1) representative per First Nation will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Travel sponsorship is available, $3,000 per First Nation.
Visit https://nalma.ca/events to register.
Any questions regarding this training can be addressed to Stephanie Tripp, Program Administrative Support, at stephtripp@nalma.ca
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Professional Lands Management
Certification Program
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Congratulations graduates!
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2018 - 2019
Bartholomew Metansinine Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek
2019 - 2020
Colleen Brant Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Delainie King Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Kassandra Sackaney Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
2021 - 2022
Cathy Yandeau Matachewan First Nation
2022 - 2023
Courtney Angus Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
John Manitowabi Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
Tina Mitchell Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Jenilee Neveau Batchewana First Nation
Rochelle Smith Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Logan Esquimaux Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
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Surveying of First Nation Lands Managed Under a Land Code | | |
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At NSC2023, the Surveyor General Branch introduced a document entitled “Surveying of First Nation Lands Managed Under a Land Code”. The document was created to assist First Nations when they are looking at having a survey done on First Nation Lands governed under a Land Code. The document includes a high-level overview of the survey process in a checklist-style format along with a detailed explanation of the process, including helpful tools, links, and examples. While the intent of this document is to serve as a guide for a First Nations Land Manager, it may also provide helpful information for those surveyors that may not be overly familiar with conducting surveys on Land Code lands. | | |
Join our Board of Directors | |
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Currently, OFNTSC is seeking new members for our 12-person Board of Directors. The organization is presently seeking interested candidates who can commit to a 1 to 3-year staggered term with the possibility of renewal.
Preference will be given to citizens of a First Nation in Ontario. Applicants who are not citizens of a First Nation in Ontario must be widely recognized as experts in their field.
The new Board will be appointed at the virtual AGM scheduled for February 1, 2024 by the voting members where a slate of nominees will be presented.
Attached is the posting with details on the competencies that the organization requires. If you have any questions, please reach out to Melanie Debassige, Executive Director via email at mdebassige@ofntsc.org.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE to LAND TRANSACTIONS | |
Be sure to browse the Guide on our OALA website
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OALA's CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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OALA STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION | |
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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.
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If you do not have access, contact:
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If your First Nation Lands Department would like to advertise on our job
board, please send job postings to Shannon Smith, admin@oala-on.ca
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