National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association
National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association
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NALMA, a non-profit, non-political organization and technical land management advisory body, administers and delivers the Professional Development Training Program. NALMA is working in partnership with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada to provide training support for the new land management program, the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP). RLEMP is designed to address the skills, knowledge and experience requirements for First Nation Land Managers to not only ensure the skills and knowledge requirements under comprehensive or sectoral self-government initiatives. The funding is designed to improve linkages between the program's scope of land management activities and their funding levels. Professional Lands Management Certification ProgramLevel Two: Technical Training
Module 101: History and Legislation Module 301: Collective and Individual Interest
PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Level One: Core Training or Equivalency DescriptionThe program consists of three components delivered by NALMA:
The program will be delivered over a twelve-month period and includes evaluation instruments as part of the certification requirements. Objectives- Holistic understand and foundation for Reserve and Environment Management - Provide the opportunity for alignment of other land regimes - Support First Nation development of professional expertise to capitalize on economic potential - Provide an understanding of integrated land use planning in compliance with emerging environmental regimes - Respond to existing, emerging and future training needs of Reserve and Environment Management - Strengthen First Nation Governance
ParticipationThe Lands and Trust Services (LTS) Sector, in Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Headquarters, will identify those First Nations eligible to participate in Level Two: Technical Training. First Nation participation in the program is based on eligibility criteria under RLEMP, and comprehensive or sectoral self-government initiatives. FundingThe LTS Sector allocated funding to NALMA for each First Nation participant. NALMA enters into an agreement with the First Nation for cost of travel and living expenses for their participant's attendance to complete the six modules of the program. The agreement is based on a a maximum allowance for the program and advanced to the First Nation upon receiving the appropriate travel expense claims and original receipts. CriteriaLevel Two: Technical Training is intended for those First Nations wishing to or presently assuming responsibility for the comprehensive management of lands under the new RLEMP and may also include First Nations under comprehensive or sectoral self-government initiative. EligibilityParticipation in the Level Two: Technical Training is based on the following criteria: 1. LTS selection a) RLEMP b) Other 2. General Public
Module 101: History and Legislation
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a general introduction of Reserve land management within the Indian Reserve system. The course will provide historical and up-to-date information on relevant topics related to First Nation lands management.
Land Stewardship History and Legislation Indian Act and Regulations Land Policies Regulatory Gaps Court Decisions The Crown and Aboriginal Fiduciary Obligation Land Devolution Programs Land Management: Roles and Responsibilities Land Management Linkages
Module 201: Fundamentals
Module 201 will provide the participants with the skills and knowledge of the fundamental necessities of managing reserve lands, and the foundation for acquiring the technical expertise required. Participation will be required to take an active role in each session and, explore new and innovative ideas.
Introduction to Community Land Use Planning Introduction to Surveys Appraisals Introduction to Environmental Management Systems How to Develop a Compliance Strategy and Framework Introduction to Property Management Introduction to Indian Lands Registration Fundamentals Introduction to NetLands Resources and How to Use Them First Nation Roles and Responsibilities of a Lands Manager Lands Office Best Practices INAC Services
Module 301: Collective and Individual Interests
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to successfully complete transactions relating to Collective and Individual Interest. Participants will be required to interpret policies and procedures and recommend appropriate authority pertaining to Collective and Individual Interests.
Reserve Lands Land Tenure and Transactions Surveys - Legal Descriptions Tools and Systems Collective Interest Sub-Section 18(2) Collective Interest Section 35 Collective Interest Individual Interest: Lawful Possession Individual Interest: Traditional Holdings Individual Interest: Sections 20 - 22 Indian Act Individual Interest: Sections 24, 25 and 49 Indian Act Estates Administration and Planning Indian Lands Registration System (ILRS) Collective Interest Practicum Individual Interest Practicum
Module 401 A: Leasing 1
The purpose of Module 401A is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to initiative a lease on Reserve lands, from the initial proposal, environmental requirements, NetLands and, designations/surrender and referendum process, including the application of survey requirements, land descriptions, land use plans, appraisals, and credit investigations.
Introduction to Leasing Groundwork Phase NetLands Designations and Referendums
Module 401 B: Leasing 2
The purpose of Module 401B is to provide participants with the advances skills and knowledge required to complete a lease on Reserve lands, from incorporating environmental management including compliance and monitoring, manage the negotiations, executive, registration and administration to termination or cancellation, and all related instruments of a lease.
Environmental Phase Drafting a Lease Lease Completion Lease Compliance Instruments Related to a Lease
Module 501: Permits
The purpose of Module 501 is to provide participants with the advances skills and knowledge required to complete a lifecycle of a permit on Reserve lands, from the initial proposal through agreement by the parties, documentation, incorporating environmental management including compliance and monitoring, execution, registration and administration to termination or cancellation, and all related instruments to a permit.
Introduction to Permits Groundwork and Environmental Phases for Permits Drafting and Completing Permits Permit Compliance Instrumental Related to Permits
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