About Us
The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) is a national, First Nation-led, non-political organization that supports First Nation land managers through capacity building, professional development, and technical support. We work alongside eight Regional Lands Associations (RLAs), connecting more than 260 professionals dedicated to advancing Indigenous land governance across Canada.
Professional Lands Management Certification
NALMA’s Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP) establishes professional credibility at a national level, formally recognizing skills and knowledge.
How to become a member of
NALMA
First Nations belonging to their respective Regional Lands Association (RLA) are automatically members of NALMA. For more information on membership, please follow the link below.
Upcoming Training & Events
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Tue
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Land Management Court Cases *NEW*
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This two-day workshop equips First Nations land managers to read and use the case law that governs their work, from the foundational decisions on reserve lands and Aboriginal title through the trends of the past decade. Participants also cover the contract, statutory interpretation, and tort principles that decide land files, and leave able to keep Read more
How do lands management and professional planning intersect to support First Nation-led priorities?
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Partnered Event: 📌 How do lands management and professional planning intersect to support First Nation-led priorities? 🗓️ Wednesday, October 28, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Presented jointly by CIP and the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association, this webinar will look at how these two fields support each other, handle overlapping responsibilities, and how they Read more
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Additions to Reserve/Reserve Creation (ATR/RC)
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The Additions to Reserve/Reserve Creation (ATR/RC) training will assist First Nations that are expanding their reserve land base, providing a detailed overview of acquiring land and developing an ATR/RC proposal. This training will provide participants with the basic concepts of ATRs, considerations before undertaking an ATR/RC, and lead you through the four phases of the ATR process. Dates: November 3-5, 2026 Read more
News
- Blood Tribe Land Management Department wins Prairie Conservation AwardBy Amber Sugai, Blood Tribe Communications Officer On May 6, 2026, the 14th Prairie Conservation Award and Endangered Species Conference was held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Blood Tribe Land Management received the Prairie Conservation 2026 Award, Read more
- New Report Warns of Escalating Waste Crisis on First Nations Lands, Calls for Immediate Federal ActionPRESS RELEASE COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE New Report Warns of Escalating Waste Crisis on First Nations Lands, Calls for Immediate Federal Action The Joint Table on Waste Management has released Read more
- Request for Proposal-Environmental Scan & Baseline ReportTogether, the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando), Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and National Aboriginal Land Managers Association (NALMA) are seeking an experienced consultant/consulting company to conduct an environmental scan and create a Read more
- NALMA Celebrates Leona Irons-Cummings’ Appointment to the Order of Canada FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curve Lake, ON – September 18, 2025 – The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) proudly celebrates the appointment of Leona Irons-Cummings, C.M., to the Order of Canada, one of the nation’s highest Read more
- NALMA Celebrates 25 Years of Advancing Indigenous Land StewardshipFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curve Lake First Nation, ON – May 12, 2025 – The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) proudly marks its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of empowering First Nations communities across Canada Read more