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NALMA2015-2016AnnualReport12015/2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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PartnersandAffiliations

ACLS AssociationofCanadaLandSurveyors ADR AlternativeDisputeResolution ARALA AtlanticRegionAboriginalLandsAssociation ATR AdditionstoReserve BCALM BritishColumbiaAboriginalLandManagers Cando CouncilfortheAdvancementofNativeDevelopmentOfficers COEMRP CentreofExcellenceforMatrimonialRealProperty eRIP ElectronicRegistryIndexPlan FNLMA FirstNationLandManagementAct FNLMAQ&L FirstNationsLandsManagersAssociationforQuebecandLabrador GIS GeographicInformationSystems ILRS IndianLandsRegistrySystem INAC IndigenousandNorthernAffairsCanada IPRM IndigenousPeoplesResourceManagement LEEDAC Lands,Environment,andEconomicDevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteeNALMA NationalAboriginalLandsManagersAssociation NRCan NaturalResourcesCanada OALA OntarioAboriginalLandsAssociation OFNEDA OntarioFirstNationsEconomicDevelopersAssociation PLA PlanningandLandAdministrators PLAN PlanningandLandAdministratorsofNunavut PLMC ProfessionalLandsManagementCertification RLA RegionalLandsAssociation RLEMP ReserveLandandEnvironmentManagementProgram SALT SaskatchewanAboriginalLandsTechnicians SG SelfGovernment TALSAA TreatyandAboriginalLandStewardsAssociationofAlberta Uske ManitobaUske

Acronyms


TABLEOFCONTENTS

JointMessagefromtheNALMABoardofDirectors 5

RegionalLandsAssociationsandNALMAMembership 6

Mandate,Mission,andValues 7

ARALA 8

BCALM 10

FNLMAQL 12

MANITOBAUSKE 14

OALA 16

SALT 18

PLAN 20

TALSAA 22

ProfessionalLandsManagementCertificationProgram 24

2015/2016Graduates 25

CentreofExcellenceforMatrimonialRealProperty 26

SurveyProject 38

NationalLandManagersSurvey 41

SpecializedTraining 42

Communications 46

AuditedFinancialStatements 48

Photocredits:allphotoscreditedtoNALMA,unlessotherwiseindicated.Copyright&Disclaimer©2014NationalAboriginalLandsManagersAssociation.Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthisdocumentmaybereproduced,inanyformorbyanymeans,includingelectronic,mechanical,photocopied,recordedorothermeanswithoutwrittenpermissionofNALMA.NALMAacceptsnoliabilityorresponsibilityforanydamagesthatmaybesufferedorincurredbyanythirdpartyasaresultoftheuseofrelianceon,oranyotherdecisionmadebaseduponthisreport.


OnbehalfoftheNALMABoard,wearepleasedtopresentthe2015-2016AnnualReport.InthisAnnualReport,NALMAshowcasesitsabilitytoprovidevaluabletrainingandsupporttoFirstNationLandManagersacrosstheland.Through ourmandate of raising professional standards in landmanagement,NALMA continues tobuild capacity to ensure First Nations are able tomanage their First Nation lands and guide theircommunitiesintosustainableandresponsibledevelopment.Asstewardsoftheland,wearecommittedtoempoweringLandManagerstothehigheststandardsofethicsandprofessionalism.Weareresponsibleforthesustainablemanagementofourancestrallandsforfuturegenerations. NALMAisexcitedandeagertomoveforwardwiththismandateandincreasepartnershipsthatwillsupportthisdevelopment.TheNALMABoardwouldliketothankandacknowledgeourmembers,staff,partners,andaffiliates,for theircontinuedsupportandcommitment inmovingourmandate forward. Theserelationshipsenhanceourabilitytoputforwardresourcesthatarerelevanttothefield,andourmembers.Wehopeyoufindtheinformationcontainedinthisreporttobeinformativeanduseful.Ingoodspirits!

GinoClement A.LeonaIronsNALMAChair NALMAExecutiveDirector

JointLetterfromtheNALMABoardofDirectorsandExecutiveDirector


RegionalLandsAssociationsandNALMAMembership

PLAN BCALM TALSAA SALT Uske OALA FNLMAQL ARALAHamletsof:• ArcticBay• Arviat• BakerLake• CambridgeBay• CapeDorset• Chesterfield

Inlet• ClydeRiver• CoralHarbor• GjoaHaven• GriseFiord• HallBeach• Igloolik• Iqaluit• Kimmirut• Kugaaruk• Kugluktuk• Pangnirtung• PondInlet• Qikiqtarjuaq• RankinInlet• Naujaat• Resolute• Sanikiluaq• Taloyoak• WhaleCove

• AkisqnukFirstNation• AngieDerrickson• ColdwaterIndianBand• Donovan&Company• EfficientEnvironmental

ConsultantsLtd.• HaislaNation• KitselasVillageCouncil• KwikwetlemFirst

Nation• LowerNicolaIndian

Band• LowerSimilkameen

IndianBand• LVBStrategic

NegotiationsandResearchGroupInc.

• LyttonFirstNation• MoricetownBand• MountCurrieBand

Council• NadlehWhuten• NooaitchBand• OsoyoosIndianBand• PentictonIndianBand• ShackanIndianBand• ShuswapFirstNation• SkeetchestnIndian

Band• SliammonFirstNation• SongheesFirstNation• Splatsin• TheCastlemainGroup• TsawoutFirstNation• UpperNicolaIndian

Band

• AlexanderFirstNation

• BigstoneCreeNation

• Blood–KainaiNation

• EnochCreeNation• FrogLakeFirst

Nation• MontanaFirst

Nation• O’ChieseFirst

Nation• PiikaniNation• SiksikaNation• SwanRiverFirst

Nation• Tsuut’inaNation• WoodlandCree

FirstNation• WhitefishLakeFirst

Nation#459

• AhtahkakoopCreeNation

• CarrytheKettle• FlyingDust• Kahkewistahaw• KeyFirst

Nation• Mistawasis• Peter

BallantyneCreeNation

• WhiteBearFirstNation

• WitchekanLake

• BlackRiverFirstNation• BrokenheadOjibway

Nation• BuffaloPointFirstNation• BunibonibeeCreeNation• ChemawawinCreeNation• CrossLakeBand• God’sLakeFirstNation• IndigenousandNorthern

AffairsCanada• LakeSt.MartinFirstNation• LongPlainFirstNation• MisipawistikCreeNation

(NewMemberMarch2016)• NisichawayasihkCree

Nation• NorwayHouseCreeNation• O-Pipon-Na-PiwinCree

Nation• OpaskwayakCreeNation• PeguisFirstNation• RollingRiverFirstNation• RoseauRiverFirstNation

Trust• SagkeengFirstNation• SapotaweyakCreeNation• SwanLakeFirstNation• TootinaowaziibeengTreaty

Reserve#292• WaywayseecappoFirst

Nation• TreatyLandEntitlement

CommitteeofManitobaInc.

• AamjiwnaangFirstNation

• AldervilleFirstNation• Algonquinsof

Pikwakanagan• Atikameksheng

Anishnawbek• Aundeck-Omni-Kaning• BatchewanaFirstNation• BeausoleilFirstNation• BingwiNeyaashi

Anishinaabek• ChippewasofGeorgina

Island• ChippewasofKettle&

StonyPoint• ChippewasofNawash• ChippewasofRama• CurveLakeFirstNation• DokisFirstNation• FortWilliamFirstNation• GardenRiverFirstNation• HenveyInletFirstNation• HiawathaFirstNation• M’ChigeengFirstNation• MississaugasoftheNew

CreditFirstNation• MohawksofAkwesasne• MohawksoftheBayof

Quinte• MoravianoftheThames

DelawareFirstNation• Munsee-Delaware

Nation• NipissingFirstNation• SagamokAnishnawbek• SaugeenFirstNation• SixNationsoftheGrand

River• SheguiandahFirstNation• TemagamiFirstNation• WahtaMohawks• WalpoleIslandFirst

Nation• WasauksingFirstNation• WhitefishRiverFirst

Nation• WikwemikongUnceded

IndianReserve

• AbénakisdeWôlinak

• Conseildebanded’Odanak

• Conseildelanationhuronne-wendat

• ConseildesMontagnaisduLacSaint-Jean

• ConseildesMontagnaisEssipit

• CreeFirstNationofWaswanipi

• InnuTakuaikanUashatmakMani-Utenam

• KitiganZibiAnishnabeg

• ListugujMi’gmaqGovernment

• MicmacsofGesgapegiag

• MohawkCouncilofKahnawake

• MohawkCouncilofKanesatake

• SheshatshuiInnuNation

• TimiskamingFirstNation

• UashatmakMani-utenam

• AbegweitFirstNation• AcadiaFirstNation• EelGroundFirstNation• ElsipogtogFirstNation• EskasoniFirstNation• KingsclearFirstNation• MadawaskaMaliseetFirst

Nation• MembertouFirstNation• MiawpukekMi’kamawey

Mawi’omiFirstNation• MetepenagiagFirstNation• OromoctoFirstNation• PaqtnkekMi’KmawNation• TobiqueFirstNation• WaycobahFirstNation

TheConfederacyofMainlandMi’kmaq:AnnapolisValleyFirstNationBearRiverFirstNationGlooscapFirstNationMillbrookFirstNationPictouLandingFirstNation


As stewards of the land, we are committed toempowering Land Managers to the higheststandardsofethicsandprofessionalism.Weareresponsible for the sustainablemanagementofourancestrallandsforfuturegenerations.To raise professional standards in LandManagement, NALMA’s mandate focuses onthreeareas.

1. Technical Support:NALMA isable toprovide

technical expertise in the area of landmanagement to First Nation LandManagers,as well as First Nation organizations andgovernmentagencies

2. NetworkingandCommunication:NALMAwill

provideachannelforsuccessfullynetworkingthrough open lines of communication,knowledge sharing, and theestablishmentofpartnerships and strategic alliances acrossCanada.

3. Professional Development: NALMA will

provide training and capacity buildingopportunitiesforFirstNationLandManagers.

NALMAMandate,Mission,&Values

RaiseProfessionalStandardsinLandManagement

TechnicalSupport

NetworkingandCommunicabons

ProfessionalDevelopment

NALMA2015-2016AnnualReport 8

Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association

ExecutiveChair: LouisJoeBernard,WaycobahFirstNation,NSVice-Chair: RoseJulian,PaqtnkekMi’KmawNation,NSTreasurer: AlbertMarshall,EskasoniFirstNation,NSSecretary: StewartEtheridge,MiawpukekMi’kamaweyMawi’omiFirstNation,NFFirstTrainingSessionDate:June24-26,2015Location:ResortatCavendishCorner,GreenGables,PEFirstNationsinAttendance:AbegweitFirstNation,PE,TobiqueFirstNation,NS,AcadiaFirstNation,NS,WaycobahFirstNation,NS,EskasoniFirstNation,NS,TheConfederacyofMainlandMi’kmaq,NS,KingsclearFirstNation,NB,MembertouFirstNation,NS,MiawpukekMi’kamaweyMawi’omi,NF,OromoctoFirstNation,NB,PaqtnkekMi’KmawNation,NS PresentationsandTraining:• EnvironmentCanadaIntroductionandPrograms:VeronicaSherwood,AboriginalAffairsRegionalDirector

General’sOffice–AtlanticandQuebecRegion,EnvironmentCanada• SourceWaterProtectionPlan:RosemaryGlynn-Conrad,AANDC–AtlanticRegion• GIS-BestPracticesforFirstNations:JasonGoogoo,MembertouGeomaticsSolutions,MembertouFirst

Nation,NS• CleanWaterInitiativePresentation;andanUpdateontheAtlanticAboriginalEconomicDevelopment

Network:JohnG.Paul,AtlanticPolicyCongressofFirstNationsSecretariat• Mi’kmaqEcologicalKnowledgeProtocol:JasonGoogoo,MembertouGeomaticsSolutions,MembertouFirst

Nation,NS• FieldTriptoAbegweitFirstNation,PE:Tour:AbegweitBiodiversityEnhancementHatchery


SecondTrainingSessionDate:September29-October1,2015Location:HamptonInnbyHilton,Halifax,NSFirstNationsinAttendance:AbegweitFirstNation,PE,OromoctoFirstNation,NB,AcadiaFirstNation,NS,PaqtnkekMi’KnawNation,NS,EskasoniFirstNation,NS,TobiqueFirstNation,NB,KingsclearFirstNation,NB,WaycobahFirstNation,NS, MembertouFirstNation,NS,MiawpukekMi’kamaweyMawi’omi,NFPresentationsandTraining:• IntroductiontoNALMAandProgramUpdates:LeonaIrons,NALMA• NALMASurveyProgram–AnOverview:GraemeSandy,NALMA• CommunityPlanningandGoodGovernanceincludingComprehensiveCommunityPlanning;LandUse

Planning;BylawDevelopmentandGIS:DeborahTaylor,FirstNationMarketHousingFund(FNMHF),andJenniferMartin,MembertouFirstNation,NS

• FirstNationsMarketHousingFund-AnupdateonworktheFundisdoingwithalmost200FirstNationsacrossCanada:DeborahTaylor,FNMHF

• IndigenousPeoplesResourceManagementProgram(IPRMP),UniversityofSaskatchewan:CandicePete,IPRMP,UniversityofSaskatchewan

• RitaJoeScholarshipFund–CommunityFoundationofNovaScotia:AngelaBishop,CommunityFoundationofNovaScotiaandLouisJoeBernard,WaycobahFirstNation,NS

• UnderstandingFirstNationPropertyTaxation:StoneBear,FirstNationTaxCommission• CulturalEvent:Participationre:TreatyDay,Halifax,NS-“CelebratingtheAnniversaryofour1752Treaty

ofFriendshipandPeace”


British Columbia Aboriginal Land Managers

ExecutiveChair: LatricaBabin,ShuswapFirstNationVice-Chair: YvonneWeinert,OsoyoosIndianBandTreasurer: AngelaFountain,ShackanIndianBandSecretary: GeraldineBangham,LowerNicolaIndianBandLinkstoLearningBCDates:December15-17,2015Location:WestinBayshore,Vancouver,BCPresentationsandTraining:

• ProjectManagement:ACED(Cando)• MatrimonialRealPropertyToolkit:CentreofExcellenceforMatrimonial

RealProperty• StrongerTogether:AToolkitforFirstNations/MunicipalCommunity

EconomicDevelopmentPartnerships:Cando• Howto‘unlock’INAC’sPotofFunding:INAC-BCRegion• FirstNationProjectsandtheEnvironmentalReviewProcess:INAC-BCRegion• DevelopingaCommunityLandCode:INAC&LandsAdvisoryBoardResourceCentre• MakingMoneyOnReserveThroughCommercialLeasing:INAC-BCRegion• NaturalResourcesManagementonFirstNationsReserveLandsandthePermittingProcess:INAC-BC

Region• ProjectFinancingandtheApplicationandAssessmentProcess:ANTCO,TACC,VanCity,BDC• IndividualTraining:OnlineToolsforLandManagement:INAC-BCRegion• AdditionstoReserves101:NALMA• ComprehensiveCommunityPlanningandtheMentorshipProgram:INAC-BCRegion• WorkingwithProfessionalEngineers:APEGBC• ReserveLandDesignationsTraining:NALMA• LeasesandPermits:NALMA• BenefitsofJoiningaLandsAssociation:NALMA,BCALMandFNA4LM


TrainingSessionandAGM:Dates:March2-4,2016Location:FourPointsbySheraton,KelownaAirport,BCFirstNationsinAttendance:ColdwaterIndianBand,ShuswapFirstNation,Splatsin,HaislaNation,LowerNicolaIndianBand,MountCurrieBand,PentictonIndianBand,ShackanIndianBand,TsawoutFirstNation,MoricetownBand,OsoyoosIndianBand.AssociateMembers:AngieDerrickson,AllanDonovanandCompany,TheCastlemainGroup,EfficientEnvironmentalConsultantsLtd.,KentMacPherson.PresentationsandTraining:

• Appraisals:RodCook,KentMacPherson• GroundwaterandtheWaterSustainabilityAct:JuliaKo,FirstNationsFisheriesCouncilofBC• FirstNationLandManagementAct:AngieDerrickson,LandsAdvisoryBoardResourceCentre• HousingPolicyToolkit2.0:EricBlueschke,Naut’samautTribalCouncil• SpecificClaims:JohnBurns,AllanDonovan&Company• EnvironmentalAssessmentsandRedemption:RobLauman,EfficientEnvironmentalConsultantsLtd.• DealingwithContaminatedSites-RemedialExcavations,In-PlaceTreatment,andRiskAssessment:

RobLauman,EfficientEnvironmentalConsultants,Ltd.• LegacyLandfills:HowtoManageRiskstoHumanHealthandtheEnvironment:RobLauman,Efficient

EnvironmentalConsultants,Ltd.• Negotiations:StefanMoores,TheCastlemainGroup• ImpactBenefitNegotiation,Post-Tsilhqot’in:JohnBurns,AllanDonovan&Company• LandManagementManualRevisions:KarlComete,JoanHolmesAssociatesInc.• NALMAUpdate:LeonaIrons,NALMA• NALMASurveyProjectUpdate:GraemeSandy,NALMA


First Nation Lands Managers Association for Quebec and Labrador

ExecutiveChair: GinoClement,ListugujMi’gmaqGovernmentVice-Chair: NickOttawa,KitiganZibiAnishnabegTreasurer: MartinStacey,MohawkCouncilofKahnawakeSecretary: AmandaSimon,MohawkCouncilofKanesatakeFirstTrainingSession:Dates:November3-4,2015Location:Conseildebanded’Odanak,QCFirstNationsinAttendance:ListugujMi’gmaqGovernment,KitiganZibiAnishnabeg,MohawkCouncilofKanesatake,TimiskamingFirstNation,MicmacsofGesgapegiag,Conseildebanded’Odanak,AbénakisdeWôlinak,ConseildelaNationhuronne-wendat,MohawkCouncilofKahnawake,ConseildesMontagnaisduLacSt-Jean,CreeFirstNationofWaswanipi,InnuTakuaikanUashatmakMani-UtenamPresentationsandTraining:

• NALMAStrategicPlanandGeneralUpdate:LeonaIrons,NALMA• NALMASurveyProgramUpdate:GraemeSandy,NALMA• EnvironmentandNaturalResourceManagement:DebMcGregor,UniversityofToronto• AANDCProgramUpdate:Marie-ÈveFoisy,INAC-QuebecRegion• MatrimonialRealPropertyForms:MaudeLavoie,INAC-QuebecRegion• FirstNationSuccessStoryandCommunityTour-Conseildebanded’Odanak,AbenakisMuseum&

TolbaTrail:MichelDurand,GestionnairereFoncière,Conseildebanded’Odanak


SecondTrainingSession:Dates:February23-24,2016Location:MohawkCouncilofKanesatake,QC• FirstNationsinAttendance:KitiganZibiAnishnabeg,ListugujMi’gmaqGovernment,MohawkCouncilof

Kanesatake,TimiskamingFirstNation,InnuTakuaikanUashatmakmani-Utenam,CreeFirstNationofWaswanipi,MohawkCouncillofKahnawake,AbénakisdeWôlinak,ConseildesMontagnaisduLacSaintJean,CynthiaL.MartinINAC(QuebecRegion)

PresentationsandTraining:

• ClimateChangeandAdaptation:PhilippeGachon,ArcTrain• MineralExplorationinQuebec:Jean-LouisCausse,Geologist/Economist• LandManagementManualRevisions:KarlComete,JoanHolmesandAssociatesInc.• TraditionalLandStewardship:EllenGabriel,MohawkCouncilofKanesatake• INACProgramUpdate:CynthiaL.Martin,INAC-QuebecRegion• CommunityTour:MohawkCouncilofKanesatake


Manitoba Uske Executive:Chair: GordBluesky,BrokenheadOjibwayNationVice-Chair: HermanGreen,BuffaloPointFirstNationTreasurer: MauriceMyran,LongPlainFirstNationSecretary: CalvinCampeau,SapotaweyakCreeNationFirstTrainingSessionDate:November10-12,2015Location:BuffaloPointResort,BuffaloPointFirstNation,MBFirstNationsinAttendance:LongPlainFirstNation,BlackRiverFirstNation,BuffaloPointFirstNation,SwanLakeFirstNation,SagkeengFirstNation,TootinaowaziibeengTreatyReserve#292,BrokenheadOjibwayNation,ChemawawinCreeNation,TreatyLandEntitlementCommitteeofManitobaInc.(TLEC),WaywayseecappoFirstNation,SapotaweyakCreeNation,LakeSt.MartinFirstNation,NisichawayasihkCreeNation,God’sLakeFirstNationPresentationsandTraining:• TreatyLandEntitlementCommitteeofManitobaInc.Update:JaymieLearyBalfour,TLEC• TheFrameworkAgreementonFirstNationsLandManagement:EdVystrcil,LandsAdvisoryBoardResource

Center• IntroductiontoNALMAandProgramUpdates:LeonaIrons,NALMA• NALMASurveyProgram–AnOverview:GraemeSandy,NALMA• INAC–ManitobaRegion–Lands&EconomicDevelopmentDirectorate,EnvironmentPlanningand

ManagementUnitUpdate:EmmanuelAtiomo,Manager,EnvironmentalPlanningandManagement,INAC-MBRegion

• TheFamilyHomesonReservesandMatrimonialInterestsorRightsAct(MRP):InnaGranovsky,LED-EPM,INAC–MBRegion

• IndianLandsRegistrySystems(ILRS)Training:StellaPruse,LED-EPM,INAC–MBRegionSpecialEvents:• TourofBuffaloPointNativeCulturalCentre:Intheheart

ofBuffaloPointcommunityistheunmistakabletipishapeoftheCulturalCentrewiththetraditionalthunderbirdsgracingtheentrance.WeexploredtheindependentspiritoftheBuffaloPointFirstNationOjibwaypeoplethroughthearchitecture,art,archivalandinterpretivedisplays.

• RemembranceDayServicewithBuffaloPointFirstNationcommunitymembersasUske’sguests.


MeetingofMembersDate:January18-21,2016Location:DeltaHotel,Winnipeg,MBTheprimarypurposeofthemeetingwastogenerateideasforthenextfiscalyeartraininganddevelopManitobaUske2016-2017WorkPlan.FirstNationsinAttendance:BlackRiverFirstNation,BrokenheadOjibwayNation,BuffaloPointFirstNation,BunibonibeeCreeNation,LakeSt.MartinFirstNation,LongPlainFirstNation,NisichawayasihkCreeNation,RollingRiverFirstNation,SagkeengFirstNation,SapotaweyakCreeNation,SwanLakeFirstNation,TootinaowaziibeengTreatyReserve#292SecondTrainingSessionDate:March1-3,2016Location:TheKikiwakInn,Opaskwayak,MBFirstNationsinAttendance:BrokenheadOjibwayNation,BuffaloPointFirstNation,ChemawawinCreeNation,GodsLakeFirstNation,LongPlainFirstNation,NisichawayasihkCreeNation,NorwayHouseCreeNation,OpaskwayakCreeNation,RollingRiverFirstNation,SagkeengFirstNation,SapotaweyakCreeNation,SwanLakeFirstNation,TootinaowaziibeengTreatyReserve#292,WaywayseecappoFirstNationPresentationsandTraining:• IntroductiontotheUAV/remotesensingscene:KhaleelKhan,SurveyorGeneralBranch,NaturalResources

Canada–MBRegion,Oilerhead&Associates(Yellowknife)• IntroductiontoTNCCanada:AmandaKarst,TNCCanadaSpecialEvents:• OpaskwayakCreeNationLandsDepartment,FirstNationLandManagement:ManitobaUskemembers

enjoyedatourofthelandsdepartment,Opaskwayak.• RecognitionofRetirementPresentation,ManitobaUskeFoundingMembers:WalterMentuck,

WaywayseecappoFirstNation,andMauriceSutherland,PeguisFirstNation.


Ontario Aboriginal Lands Association

ExecutiveChair: WandaMcGonigle,HiawathaFirstNationVice-Chair: JamesRoach,BatchewanaFirstNationTreasurer: CynthiaBehm,SheguiandahFirstNationVice-Treasurer: EstherOsche,AtikamekshengAnishkawbekSecretary: JaniceBurning,SixNationsoftheGrandRiverLinkstoLearningOntario:Dates:August24-27,2015Location:ThunderBay,ONFirstNationsinAttendance:124OntarioFirstNationswererepresented.PresentationsandTraining:• OALAAnnualGeneralMeeting• FirstNationLandUsePlanning:UrbanSystemsInc.,WahnapitaeFirstNation,MississaugaFirstNation,

NaotkamegwanningFirstNation• TraditionalKnowledgeandEnvironmentalPracticeinOntario:DebMcGregor,UniversityofToronto• MakingMoneyoutofEnvironmentalProtection:CherylRecollet,WahnapitaeFirstNation• MatrimonialRealPropertyForms:DianeLevola,AANDC-HQ• HowtoSetUpaLandsOffice:DebraCampbell,NALMA• HowtodoBusinesswiththeOntarioGovernment:DonaldBelch,GovernmentofOntario• LandCodeDevelopmentandImplementation:JuliePellerin,LandsAdvisoryBoardResourceCentre• AboriginalTaxation:NeilDuboff,DuboffEdwardsHaight&Schachter• SuccessionPlanning:DonRochon,ATCOSustainableCommunities• UnderstandingAppraisals/DraftingaTermsofReference:NorrisWilson,AltusGroup;andVesaJarvela,

JarvelaRealEstateAppraisalsInc.• Negotiations/DutytoConsult:DebMcGregor,UniversityofToronto• CareerGuideforLandsandEconomicDevelopmentProfessionals:ToniBeninger,ToolkitDeveloper• ProjectManagement:MikeJacobs,CambiumAboriginalInc.

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TrainingSession:Dates:October27-28,2015Location:EmbassySuites,NiagaraFalls,ONFirstNationsinAttendance:HiawathaFirstNation,MississaugasoftheNewCreditFirstNation,DokisFirstNation,ChippewasofKettleandStonyPoint,BeausoleilFirstNation,ChippewasofNawash,AnishnaabegofNaongashiing,RainyRiverFirstNation,WalpoleIslandFirstNation,AundeckOmniKaning,CurveLakeFirstNation,AldervilleFirstNation,MohawkCouncilofAkwesasne,TyendinagaMohawkTerritory,HenveyInletFirstNation,AtikmekshengAnishnabek,SheguiandahFirstNation,SagamokAnishnawbek

PresentationsandTraining:• CommitteeBusiness• NishnawbeAskiNation:JessicaMcLaughlinandCharmaineMcCraw,NishnawbeAskiNation• NALMAStrategicPlanUpdate:LeonaIrons,NALMA• NALMASurveyProgramUpdate:GraemeSandy,NALMA• SuccessionPlanning:DonRochon,ATCOSustainableCommunities• EnvironmentalAssessments:MikeJacobs,CambiumAboriginalInc.

OurLandConference:Dates:January27-28,2016Location:CasinoRama,Rama,ONFirstNationsinAttendance:AldervilleFirstNation,AtikamekshengAnishnawbek,BeausoleilFirstNation,ChippewasofKettle&StonyPointFirstNation,ChippewasofNawash,ChippewasofRamaFirstNation,CurveLakeFirstNation,DelawareNationMoravianoftheThames,GardenRiverFirstNation,HenveyInletFirstNation,HiawathaFirstNation,MississaugaFirstNation,MississaugasoftheNewCreditFirstNation,RainyRiverFirstNation,SagamokAnishnawbek,SerpentRiverFirstNation,SheguiandahFirstNation,WalpoleIslandFirstNation,WasauksingFirstNation,WikwemkongUncededIndianReserve

PresentationsandTraining:• EcoCircles-ImplementationStrategy:DeanJacobs,WalpoleIslandHeritageCentre• HydroOne• Wastewater/SepticInspectionProgram:StewDolstra• TraditionalHarvest:EricSager• Appraisals:DuncanBell• CommunityEnergyPlans:IESO&CatherineMonaghan• FindingFinancialandHumanResources(PanelDiscussion):

TrentUniversity,FlemingCollege,IEYC/ECOCanada• SafeDrinkingWater:COO,OCWA,CambiumAboriginalInc.• ImpactBenefitAgreements:NishnawbeAskiNation• DesignatedSubstanceSurveys:JimBailey

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Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians

ExecutiveChair: HaroldDaniels,MistawasisFirstNationVice-Chair: LeonardTipewan,WitchekanLakeFirstNationSecretary/Treasurer: CorinaRyder,CarrytheKettleFirstNationQuarterlyPlanningSessions:Dates:June10-11,2016Location:Yorkton,SKDates:September2-3,2016Location:CypressHillsInterprovincialPark,SKDates:December9-10,2016Location:Saskatoon,SK


SALTConferenceDates:March1-2,2016Location:TravelLodgeHotel,SaskatoonSKFirstNationsinattendance:Ahtahkakoop,Beardy'sOkemasis,BigIslandLake,BigRiver,BlackLake,CanoeLake,CarryTheKettle,Cote,Cowessess,EnglishRiver,FlyingDust,GeorgeGordon,JamesSmith,Kahkewistahaw,Keeseekoose,KeyFirstNation,KinistinSaulteaux,LittleBlackBear,LittlePine,MakwaSahgaiehcan,Mistawasis,Moosomin,MosquitoGrizzlyBear’sHeadLeanManFirstNation,MuskegLake,Muskoday,Muskowekwan,OceanMan,Ochapowace,OneArrow,OnionLake,Pasqua,Peepeekisis,PelicanLake,PeterBallantyne,PheasantRump,Piapot,Poundmaker,RedEarth,Sakimay,Saulteaux,StarBlanket,SturgeonLake,Sweetgrass,Thunderchild,Wahpeton,Dakota,Waterhen,Whitebear,Whitecap,WitchekanLake,YellowQuillPresentationsandTraining:

• NALMAUpdate:LeonaIrons,NALMA• LandManagementManualRevisions:KarlComete,JoanHolmesAssociates• NALMASurveyProgramUpdate:GraemeSandy,NALMA• INACAddress:CheriMoreau,INAC-SKRegion• Community/LandUsePlanning:TamaraYoung,INAC/UrbanSystems• Designations:INAC• EnvironmentalSustainabilityPlansandEnvironmentalAssessments:EvanShaw,INAC• WastePackagingandPaperStewardshipPlan:KellyGoyer,Multi-MaterialStewardshipWestern• RLEMPPermits-ReportingandCompliance:INAC• FirstNationsLandManagementAct:LeahBitternose,LandsAdvisoryBoard• SurveysandMapping:AkbaraliKarsan,NRCan• SpecificClaimsandDesignations:• PastDirectorsRecognition:

o DenisePelletier,CowessessFirstNationo TerryProsper,OneArrowFirstNationo MiltonOxebin,MosquitoGrizzlyBear’sHeadLeanManFirstNation


Planning and Land Administrators of Nunavut

Executive:Chair: VacantVice-Chair: VacantSecretary/Treasurer: BlandinaKakkianiun,HamletofKugaarukQikiqtaniRegionRepresentative: LeataQaunaq,HamletofArcticBayKitikmeotRegion: VacantKivalliqRegion: VacantSpecial Training: OnLineEnvironmental ProjectManagementPlanningCourseA 16-hour On Line Environmental ProjectManagement Planning course was developedspecific to Planning and Land Administrators ofNunavut. Orientation sessionsweredelivered toPLAN membership on the course. Those whoparticipated in the orientation have started theircourseandwillcontinueintothenextfiscalyear.

ThePlanningandLandAdministratorsarebusywiththeMay9th,2016referendum.


TrainingSessionDate:February23-24,2016Location:FrobisherInn,Iqaluit,NUNote:BecauseofinclementweathertherepresentativeofKitikmeotRegionwasnotabletoattendthesession.Presentations:

• IntroductiontotheNALMA:JuliaTaylor,NALMA• IntroductionandUpdateonPLANActivities:LeataQaunaq,HamletofArcticBay• RoleoftheRegionalLandAdministrators,GovernmentofNunavut:RandyMercer,Dept.ofComm.&

Gov'tServices,GovernmentofNunavut• OrientationandOverviewtotheWeb-basedLearningProjectManagementPlanningEssentials

trainingproject:JuliaTaylor,NALMA

Tours:• NunavutMunicipalTrainingOrganization• LandsRegistrationOffice,GovernmentofNunavut• LandsOfficefortheGovernmentofNunavut.

PLANpurchasedmagneticlocatorsforPlanningandLandAdministrators.Thedetectorsweredistributedbasedonneed.PLANdevelopedtheir2016-2017Workplan,andmaderevisionstotheirpamphlet.


Treaty and Aboriginal Land Stewards Association of Alberta

Executive:Chair: LarsDuckChief,SiksikaNationVice-Chair: ElvisThomas,WoodlandCreeFirstNationTreasurer: LenQuinney,FrogLakeFirstNationSecretary/Treasurer: ElizabethArcand,AlexanderFirstNationFirstTrainingSessionDate:July8-10,2015Location:GreyEagleHotel,Tsuut’ina,AB

FirstNationsinAttendance:AlexanderFirstNation,BigstoneCreeNation,Blood-Kainai,EnochFirstNation,FrogLakeFirstNation,MontanaFirstNation,O’ChieseFirstNation,SiksikaNation,WhitefishLakeFirstNation#459,Treaty#6(NewMember),WoodlandCreeNationTrainingandPresentations:

• AboriginalConsultationandAccommodation:LegalDutytoConsultandAccommodate:TamaraKane,ConsultationandAccommodationUnit,AANDC–ABRegion

• AboriginalandTreatyRightsInformationSystem(ATRIS)–Webinar:JenKato,AANDC–ABRegionwillfacilitatewithcolleaguesfromAANDC-HQ

• LandsandEconomicDevelopmentAdvisoryCommittee(LEDAC)Updates:CarieSanto,CommunityOpportunities,AANDC-ABRegion;SuzanneLife,Chair,LEDAC

- Accomplishments2014/2015:WorkPlan2015/16;LEDACwebsite• LandUsePlanning(LUP)Project:CarieSanto,CommunityOpportunities,AANDC–ABRegion

- PresentationonapplyingforfundinganddevelopinganRequestforProposals- Reviewingproposalsfromconsultants- Groupdiscussiononexperienceswith

LUP,bestpractices• PolicyInitiatives-CarieSanto,Community

Opportunities,AANDC- Landmanagementmanual- Templatedevelopment- Discussiononopportunitiestoprovide

inputintopolicy • CommunityMappingSystem(GIS):Heath

McLeod,KenDion,Dr.ErikEllehoj,andNicoleGaskell;OkakiCommunityMapper


• WaterManagementPlan–Treaty7&WaterManagementCommittee–Treaty7:LarsDuckChief,

Director,LandsDepartment,SiksikaNation• EnvironmentAssessment/ManagementTemplate–BigstoneCreeNation:TroyStuart,Sr.Lands

Manager,BigstoneCreeNation• EnvironmentCanada’s-WastewaterSystemsEffluentRegulations:TylerCox,CompliancePromotion,

EnvironmentProtectionOperationsDirectorate,PrairieandNorthernRegion • SourceWaterProtectionPlan:AmandaDoyle,M.Sc.,EnvironmentDepartmentManager,FirstNations

(AB)TechnicalServicesAdvisoryGroup• WasteWaterProtectionPlan–StrategyforBuildingCapacity:AmandaDoyle,M.Sc.,Environment

DepartmentManager,FirstNations(AB)TechnicalServicesAdvisoryGroup• MatrimonialRealPropertyAANDCProcessesandRegistrationForms:BrendaBecker,ManagerLand

Operations,AANDC–ABRegion;andKathleenMcArthur,LandsProjectOfficer,AANDC–ABRegion

SecondTrainingSessionDate:October6-8,2015Location:CoastEdmontonPlazaHotel,Edmonton,AB

FirstNationsinAttendance:AlexanderFirstNation,BigstoneCreeNation,Blood-Kainai,EnochFirstNation,FrogLakeFirstNation,MontanaFirst Nation, Siksika Nation, Tsuut’ina Nation,Woodland CreeNation,Membership and colleagues from theirFirstNationLandsDepartmentwereinattendance.TrainingandPresentations

• FirstNationLandsDesignationToolkitTraining:DarrelLoyer,LandsDesignationInstructor,NALMA

• CEAA2012;andAboriginalAffairsandNorthernDevelopmentCanada(AANDC)EnvironmentalReviewProcess:MurrayHeap,SeniorEnvironmentOfficer,AANDC–ABRegion

• RegulatoryDevelopmentundertheSafeDrinkingWaterforFirstNationsAct:JenniferGreengrass,LandsProjectOfficer,AANDC–ABRegion


ProfessionalLandsManagementCertificationProgramIn order to implement the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP), NALMA incollaborationwithINACandsubjectmatterexpertsdevelopedtheProfessionalLandsManagementCertificationProgram(PLMCP).NALMA’sPLMCPisusedacrossCanadatosignifythataLandManagermeetsspecificcriteria,keepscurrentinthefield,andadherestoaprofessionalCodeofEthics.ItrepresentsbothanachievementandaresponsibilityfortheindividualLandManager.ALandManagersuccessfullycompletingLevelOne:Post-SecondaryTrainingandLevelTwo:TechnicalTrainingareeligibletoreceiveProfessionalLandsManagementCertificationfromNALMA.LevelOne:PostSecondaryTrainingTheKanawayihetaytanAskiy(KA)Program,formerlytheIndigenousPeoplesResourceManagementProgram,isauniquelydesignedcertificateprogramthatisfocusedonprovidingabroadrangeoftopicareasspecifictothemanagementoflandsandresources.TheKAProgramexaminesbasicenvironmental,legalandeconomicaspectsoflandandresourcemanagementinAboriginalcommunities.TheKAProgramalsoprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoincreaseskilllevelsincommunications,computers,timemanagement,leadership,research,andprojectmanagement.LevelTwo:TechnicalTrainingThetechnicaltraining,deliveredbyNALMA,dealswithspecificrolesandresponsibilitiesofaFirstNationLandManageroperatingundertheIndianAct(RLEMP).Studentslearnthebasicconceptsandknowledgethatgovernlandmanagementactivities,assistingthemintheirroleasaLandManager.Technicaltrainingprovidesthestudentwithskillssuchas:interpretingpoliciesandprocedures,recognizingappropriateauthorities,understandinglegalrulesenablingorconstraininglandmanagementdecisions.Thetechnicaltrainingisofferedinbothofficiallanguages.PLMCPLevelTwocoursesweredeliveredinanumberofrelevantlocationstocomplimentthecontentoftherespectivecourse:

• Module101:History&LegislationinOttawa,ON;August17-21,2015• Module201:FundamentalsinRegina,SK;September21-25,2015• Module301:Individual&CollectiveInterestsinToronto,ON;October19-23,2015• Module401A:LeasingIinWestbank,BC;November16-20,2015• Module401B:LeasingIIOn-lineWebBasedTraining;December7,2015-January17,2016• Module501:PermitsinVancouver,BC;February1-5,2016

2015/2016Graduates


2015/2016GraduatesThe 2015/2016 fiscal year began with 23 students in level two of the Professional Lands ManagementCertificationProgram(PLMCP).StudentswerecomprisedofnewentryandsomewerereturningfrompreviousyearstocompletetheircertificationasapractitionerinFirstNationLandManagement.1. StephanieBarney,T’it’q’et2. SaraBigPlume,TsuuT’inaNation3. NormanAllard,LowerKootenayBand4. HectorBeeds,PelicanLakeFirstNation5. HoraceCrane,BunibonibeeCreeNation6. ClementDurocher,CanoeLakeFirstNation7. AlfredGamble,Beardy’sandOkemasisFirstNation8. AlisonIrons-Cummings,CurveLakeFirstNation9. TheodoreMerasty,PeterBallantyneCreeNation

10. MauriceMyran,LongPlainFirstNation11. JessicaPickett,AamjiwnaangFirstNation12. JenniferPredie,WasauksingFirstNation13. LeonardQuinney,FrogLakeFirstNation14. SandraReviakin,KispioxBand15. KendraSaddleback-Quinney,FrogLakeFirstNation16. HarrietThomas,PelicanLakeFirstNation17. YvonneWeinert,OsoyoosIndianBand


CentreofExcellenceforMatrimonialRealProperty Introduction/BackgroundIn 1986 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled thatcourts cannot apply provincial or territorial familylawsonreservesgovernedbytheIndianActifdoingso would alter individual interests in matrimonialrealproperty(MRP)onreserves.Theserulings(Paulv. Paul and Derrickson v. Derrickson) identified alegislative gap, which meant that on-reserveresidentswould lackbasicrightsandprotections inrelation to matrimonial real property since theIndianActwassilentontheissue.After a period of consultation with First Nationgroupsandcommunities,thefirstpartoftheFamilyHomes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests orRights Act (the Act) - the First Nation law-makingmechanism - came into force on December 16,2013. This enabled First Nation communities toenact their own matrimonial real property lawspursuanttothelegislation.The second part of the Act came into force onDecember 16, 2014, and provides interimprovisional federal rules that ensure rights andprotections to residentson reserveuntil such timeas the First Nation develops its own matrimonialrealpropertylaw.

One of the elements of the Matrimonial RealPropertyImplementationSupportProgramwasthecreation of a Centre of Excellence forMatrimonialReal Property within an existing First Nationorganization. COEMRPhas been establishedwithinthe NALMA and is operating at arm’s length fromtheGovernmentofCanada.COEMRP is the central resource for information,tools, communications, and research activities to

assist First Nation communities and organizationsin:

! developing their own matrimonial realpropertylaws;

! effectively implementing the provisionalfederalrules;and

! providingsupportinestablishingalternativedisputeresolutionmechanisms.

The activities of COEMRP commenced operationson November 20, 2013. On December 18, 2013,NALMAwasofficiallyannouncedasthehostoftheCentre of Excellence by theMinister of AboriginalAffairsandNorthernDevelopment.

The Centre operates within the framework ofNALMA and is supported by an AdvisoryCommittee.2015-2016completesthethirdyearofourfive-yearmandate.

AdvisoryCommittee

TheAdvisoryCommitteewasestablishedtoprovidenon-binding recommendations, advice andguidancetotheCentre.TheAdvisoryCommittee iscomposed of key stakeholders and includesmembersofnationalAboriginalorganizations,non-governmentalorganizationsandCOEMRPstaff.

In establishing the Advisory Committee, theCOEMRP invited these organizations to appoint arepresentative whose experience, knowledge, andabilitytocommentonpolicy,programdevelopmentand implementation, would advance the strategicobjectivesofCOEMRP.


TheAdvisoryCommitteemembersare:

The Advisory Committee met twice in 2015-2016;meetingswereheldinCalgary,ABonJune19,2015andGatineau,QConFebruary3-4,2016todiscussand receive updates on the activities of COEMRP.Advisory Committee members provided guidanceon issues and questions raised by COEMRP staff.The Advisory Committee members also providedguidance on issues and priorities for research,discussion or follow-up. Lastly, the Committeereviewed the Five Year Communication Plan andGlobalWorkPlan.NationalTrainingSessiononMatrimonialRealPropertyThe Family Homes on Reserves and MatrimonialInterests or Rights Act has implications for FirstNations Land Managers who provide land andestates administration services that fall under thejurisdictionsoftheIndianAct.Withthephasing inof theprovisional federal rulescontainedintheAct itbecameessentialtosupportLand Managers and other First Nation officialswhose roles and responsibilities are directlyaffected by the legislative change. To that end,NALMAandCOEMRPorganizedandhostedathree(3) day National Matrimonial Real Property (MRP)

Land Implication Workshop for Land Managersoperating under the Reserve Lands andEnvironment Management Program (RLEMP). Thetraining was held from June 16–18, 2015 at theExecutiveRoyalHotelinCalgary,AB.

Thepurposeoftheworkshopwastoprovidetimely,accurate, clear and complete information tofacilitate the implementation of land and estateadministration impacted by the Family Homes onReservesandMatrimonialInterestsorRightsAct.

Dr.DawnLavellHarvardPresident,NativeWomen’sAssociationofCanada

Ellen(Mel)MaracleOfficeManager,NationalAssociationofFriendshipCentres

HelenSemaganis,B.A.LL.BManagingPartner,SemaganisWorme

SheilaSwassonPresident,NationalAboriginalCircleAgainstFamilyViolence

MichelDeschênesAnalyst,ProgramsandPolicies,FirstNationsofQuébecandLabradorHealthandSocialServicesCommission

LouisJoeBernardNALMABoardRepresentative

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KathyMcCueactedasMasterofCeremoniesandledattendeesthroughanumberofpresentationsincluding:! OpeningprayerandwelcomebyMargaretWaterChieffromSiksikaNation! OverviewofFamilyHomesonReservesandMatrimonialInterestsorRightsActandMRPToolkit! AlternativeDisputeResolution! AANDCImplementationSupportTeamupdate! MRPandLandTransactionsbyAANDCIndianLandRegistry! IntroductiontotheMRPDeskbookforLandManagers! UnderstandingEstatesManagementonReservebyAANDCEstatesUnit! IntroductiontoLegislativeDraftingforFirstNations! FamilyLawConceptsandMRPonReserve! MRP Law-Making Challenges and Considerations – A Tribal Council/First Nation Experience Enacting

MRPLawUnderFHRMIRAChris Angeconeb from COEMRP provided the firstpresentation,whichconsistedofanoverviewoftheMRPToolkit Training. Thepresentation includedarefresher on the provisions contained within thelegislation, the provisional federal rules, bestpractices for community engagement, lawmaking,ratification and practical administrativeconsiderations.

Kyrie Ransom from Akwesasne provided acommunity account of the ratification process bywhichtheyenactedtheIatathronaRaotiientahtsera‘Couples Property’ Law. Akwesasne was the firstcommunity to enact using online voting. Kyriespokeontheinnovativeapproachestheyundertookin order to engage their community andmeet the25%threshold.

In 2014-2015 COEMRP commissioned theIndigenous Law Research Unit at the University ofVictoria for the production of A Toolkit for On-Reserve Matrimonial Real Property DisputeResolution.

Hadley Friedland introduced the Toolkit, the rangeof societal options for resolving disputes, and howtraditional dispute resolution processes could beusedtomediatefamilylawmattersonreserve.

William Davis and Julia George (Elder) fromQwi:qwelstom Sto:lo Nation Justice Programprovided the attendees with a community basedapproachforresolvingdisputes.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada MRPImplementation Support Team provided thedelegates with an update from the federalperspective including information from PublicSafetyCanadaandtheRCMP.

Daryl Hargitt – Indian Lands Registrar and DianeLevola – Senior Land Registration Officer providedthe delegates with an overview of the landregistrationproceduresandMRPformsrequiredforthe registration of documents (transfers, leases,etc.)intheIndianLandRegistrySystem.

COEMRP introduced their latest publication, theMRPDeskManual forFirstNationLandManagers.The Centre developed the desk manual for FirstNations operating under the provisional federalrules. It is intended to help First Nations staff andmembers manage the new forms and procedures.KathyMcCueremindedtheLandManagersthatthedeskmanualwastobeusedinconjunctionwithallrelevantlegislationaswellastheLandManagementManualand/ortheIndianLandRegistryManual.

Lynn Murray, Estates Advisor and Sarah Crowe,Manager of Estates reviewed how on-reserveestates management is impacted by the FamilyHomes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests orRightsAct.


Training session delegates also had an opportunityto ask specific questions. Indigenous andNorthernAffairs Canada representatives from theImplementation Support Team, Indian LandsRegistryandEstatesunitsparticipatedonapaneltoaddresstheconcernsofthedelegates.

ToassistthoseNationsactivelyengagedinMRPlawmaking,PatrickOrr,LegislativeDrafter,enlightenedthe group with an introduction to legislativedrafting. The purpose of the presentation was toprovide sufficient information for First Nationstechnicians toappropriatelyguideandmonitor thedraftingprocess.

To contextualize the interplay between the FamilyHomes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests orRightsAct,relevantprovinciallegislationandfamilylaw generally, Loretta Pete Lambert (Family LawLawyer, Semaganis Worme) provided apresentation on “Family Law On Reserve and theImplicationsoftheMatrimonialRealPropertyAct”.Loretta included informationongeneral family lawconcepts,constitutionaldivisionofpowers,specific

legal proceedings, and property valuations usingcaselawexamples.

Shelly Martin, In-house Counsel for the MillbrookFirst Nation and Mary-Jane Abram, In-houseCounsel for the Confederacy of the MainlandMi’kmaq were instrumental in the ratification offourMi’kmaqFirstNationsMRPlawsinNovaScotia.Shelly and Mary-Jane described their experiencesfromtheinitialdecisiontoenactlawthroughtothecompletion of ratification votes and notice to theMinister. They stressed the importance of utilisinginnovativemethodsofdisseminatinginformationtothe community including the use of social media,live-streaming community meetings, and theproductionofeducationalYouTubevideos.

Allpresentationswereconductedinplenary.Atotalof 105 participants attended from 7 provincesrepresentingCouncillors,LandManagersandotherband staff, Lawyers, AANDC, Native WomenAssociation of Canada, and Tribal Counciltechnicians.

An overall evaluation was circulated; 97.7% of responses indicated a satisfied/very-satisfied answer. Whenasked,“overall,wereyourexpectationsmet?Responsesfromtheattendeesincluded:

" “Wellorganized,greatpresenters,gainedmuchknowledge”" “Verygoodinformationpresented”" “Verygoodinformation,keepupthegoodwork”" “TheprovidedToolkitswereinformative”" “Asusual,NALMA/COEMRPputtogetheranexcellent,informativelistofsessionsandspeakers”" “Knowmorenowthanwhattheregiontellsus”" “Goodjobtoallstaffinvolved”" “Veryinformational”" “Everythingwelldone!”

70 Land Managers attended the National training session representing approximately 50% of First NationsoperatingundertheRLEMPregime.


To ensure that all Nations operating under RLEMPhad benefit of the information, completeconferencepackageswere compiledandmailed tothoseLandManagerswhowereunabletoattend.As a post conference activity, COEMRP contractedfortheproductionofaninstructionalvideo inbothFrenchandEnglish.ThevideoisintendedtoassistFirst Nations Land Managers to comply with theIndian Land Registry System requirements forMRP. The video can be found athttp://coemrp.ca/resources/band-management

COEMRPResearch

Since commencing operations, COEMRP hascommissionedanumberofresearchreportsforthebenefitofFirstNationscommunities.Thesereportsinclude:

Family Homes on Reserves and MatrimonialInterests or Rights Act and its Relationship toQuebec Family Law: A Comparison andConstitutionalAnalysis:ProfessorLarryChartrand-UniversityofOttawa(CommonLaw)

Western ADR Processes and Indigenous DisputeResolution: Rebecca Ratcliffe and ProfessorCatherineBell-UniversityofAlberta.

IndigenousCenteredConflictResolutionProcessesinCanada:NishaSikka,GeorgeWongandProfessorCatherineBell-UniversityofAlberta.

A Toolkit for On-Reserve Matrimonial RealProperty Dispute Resolution: This Toolkit, writtenby Hadley Friedland, Jessica Asch and Dr. ValNapoleon provides communities and individualswith basic information about dispute resolutionoptions, major issues and important community,participants, andgovernancequestions to considerwhendevelopingmatrimonialrealpropertylaws.Itprovidesstartingpointsforconversationondisputeresolutionformatrimonialrealproperty,orwaystorenewordeepenconversationsalreadyinprogress.In 2015-2016, COEMRP produced three additionalresearchprojects.Theseincluded:

MatrimonialRealPropertyPolicyandLaw-MakingGuide:ThisguidehasbeenpreparedbyCOEMRPtoassist those persons most responsible for the

drafting and passing of an MRP law in theircommunity. This includes the Chief and Council,senior administrative staff, community leaders,lawyersandotheradvisors.

ResearchReportontheImplementationofSection16 of the Family Homes on Reserves andMatrimonial Interests or Rights Act: This report,written by Marie-Eve L. Bordeleau, examines thestatus of the implementation of EmergencyProtectionOrdersthatmaybeobtainedpursuanttothe Family Homes on Reserves and MatrimonialInterestsorRightsAct.

Report on the Implementation of the FamilyHomes on Reserves andMatrimonial Interests orRights Act: Produced by Paul Salembier, BarristerandSolicitor.COEMRPcommissionedthisreporttostudy issues extant in the implementation of theFamily Homes on Reserves and MatrimonialInterestsorRightsAct. Theobjectivesof this studyweretoidentify:

• any challenges facing First Nations indevelopingandenactinglawsundertheAct,includingtheircapacitytoprovideadequateinstructions to those drafting laws on theirbehalf and thedegreeof involvementwithcommunity members in determining thecontent of proposed matrimonial realpropertylaws;

• anychallengesfacedbyreserveresidentsinaccessing remedies under First Nationmatrimonial real property laws or theprovisional federal rules made under theAct;

• anychallengesfacedbythosechargedwithputting First Nation matrimonial realproperty laws or the provisional federalrulesintoeffect,includinglawyersactingonbehalf of reserve residents, judges makingrulings under those laws, and police forcesenforcing orders made under those laws;and

• any challenges faced by provinces inestablishing or amending provincialmatrimonial real property rules andprocedurestoaccommodatetheprovisionalfederal rules and First Nation matrimonialrealpropertylaws.


COEMRPTools:UnderstandingtheLegislationCOEMRP developed a number of pamphlets andbrochures to assist First Nation communityresidentstounderstandtheirrightsandprotectionspursuanttotheAct.Family Homes on Reserves and MatrimonialInterests or Rights Act: Provisions in PlainLanguage:PatrickOrr,LegislativeDrafter.Role of Chief and Council - Under the ProvisionalFederalRulesascontainedintheFamilyHomesonReserves andMatrimonial Interests or RightsAct:COEMRPOn-Reserve Matrimonial Real Property Rights –Under the Provisional Federal Rules as containedintheFamilyHomesonReservesandMatrimonialInterestsorRightsAct:COEMRPUnderstanding Estates Management – Under theProvisional Federal Rules as containedwithin theFamily Homes on Reserves and MatrimonialInterestsorRightsAct:COEMRPA Quick Reference to the Family Homes onReserves andMatrimonial Interests or RightsAct:Produced by COEMRP to provide an illustration oftheprovisionscontainedwithintheAct.

Guides toAssist IndividualsApplying forExclusiveOccupationunderSection20oftheFamilyHomeson Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or RightsAct:COEMRPproduceda seriesof guides to assistindividualstonavigatethefamilycourtrulesoftheirprovincewhenapplyingforexclusiveoccupationofthefamilyhomeunderSection20oftheAct.Guideswere produced for Saskatchewan, Alberta, BritishColumbia, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island,NovaScotia,andNewfoundlandandLabrador.COEMRPTools:LawDevelopmentTo assist communities in the development of theirownMRPLawstheCOEMRPhasdevelopedaseriesoflawdevelopmenttools.“Key Topics inMatrimonial Real Property Laws”,“Steps Involved in Preparing a Matrimonial RealPropertyLaw”,“PolicyQuestionsforDevelopmentof Matrimonial Real Property Law”: DominiqueNouvet,AssociateatWoodwardandCompanyFirstNationsMRPLawsinCanada:MichelleMann-Rempel,Lawyer“Model #1 – First Nation Family Real PropertyLaw” (For First Nations with Certificates ofPossession),“Model #2 – FirstNation Family RealPropertyLaw”(ForFirstNationswhoallotlandsbycustom):PatrickOrr,LegislativeDrafter

Note: The following publications are available inboth English and French and can be found atwww.coemrp.caorwww.cdebim.ca

Challenges

MandateofCOEMRPThreeyearsintoafive-yearproject,themandateofCOEMRP continues to be misinterpreted. We areoften viewed as being responsible for all threephases of the Government of Canada’simplementation process (judiciary, police, FirstNations).While there is no question regarding ourrole with respect to First Nations, individuals andagenciesoftenassumethatwearealsoresponsiblefor informing all stakeholders including lawyers,policeagencies,andlegalserviceagencies.


FirstNationCommunitiesIn 2015-2016, the Centre once again offeredMRPToolkit Training workshops across the country.COEMRPlaunchedanextensiveoutreachcampaigntoencourageparticipationbyFirstNationswhohadnot yet attended a Toolkit Training session,particularly those located in northern regions. Theoutreach campaign resulted in an increase inparticipation by those northern First Nations;however, we still felt that those northern nationscontinued to experience competing priorities thatpreventedthemfromattending.To ensure that all First Nations impacted by thelegislation had access to information on the Act,COEMRP undertook to provide a complete MRPToolkitandsetofpublicationstothosewhohadnotyetattendedaToolkitTrainingsession.InFebruary2016, the Centre mailed 318 packages to FirstNationsacrossthecountry.2016-2017FiscalYearIn the next fiscal year COEMRP will offer threeNorthern MRP Toolkit Training sessions withenhanced travel support in an effort to makeparticipation in the trainingmoreaccessible toournortherncolleagues.FirstNationsConcernsFirst Nation community technicians and leadershipoperating under the Indian Act have expressed a

numberof concernsCOEMRPstaffwhenattendingmatrimonial real property toolkit training sessionsandpresentations.FirstNationscommunitytechniciansandleadershipcontinuetoexpressconcernsregarding:

• The requirement to reach a minimumparticipation threshold (25% of eligiblevoters)inordertoenactacommunitylaw.

• First Nations suggest that the legislationwas enacted without adequateconsultation with First Nationscommunities.Thereappearstobeafeelingthat the legislation did not adequatelycontemplate the ground-level implicationstobothgovernanceandadministration.

• Accesstojusticeforindividualswhocannotaffordlegalrepresentation.

• The lack of funding support continues tocreate challenges for First Nations.Canada’sdecisionnottoprovideindividualcommunities with the financial resourcesfor the development and implementationof their community MRP law haschallengedtheabilityofmanyFirstNationsto proceed with lawmaking. This couldresult in some First Nations remainingunder the provisional federal rules for anindeterminateperiodoftime.

• Lackofhousing for theirmember families.FirstNations grapplewith the implicationsof the courts’ ability to grant longer-termoccupation orders of reserve homes tonon-bandmembers,whilememberfamiliesremainonahousingwaitinglist.

• The lack of resources for individualresidents on reserve created by lack ofemployment and higher levels of povertymay make it difficult to compensatespouses for their matrimonial interests orrights.

• The enforcement provisions contained inFHRMIRAcoulddisproportionatelyincreasethepotentialforimprisonmentforafamilyorcivillawmatter.


• The degree to which First Nationrepresentationswillbeconsideredshouldacaseproceedtoaprovincialcourt.

• Whether the provinces have completedtheir own internal preparations to ensurethereadinessofthejudiciarytorespondtoapplications and make informedjudgementsunderthelegislation.

• The development of the necessary formsand administrative procedures toeffectively implement the rights andprotections contained in theAct. Thishasresulted in some confusion for individualsattempting to exercise their rights and forcommunitiestaskedwiththeregistrationofvariousdocuments.

• ThedecisionbymanyoftheProvincesnotto designate judges to hear emergencyprotectionorders.

Therightsandbenefitsavailableonreservesteminmany cases from historical treaties. The Centre isoften asked to explain the authority that allowsFHRMIRAtoextendwhattheyviewastreatyrights,tonon-bandmembers.

EmergencyProtectionOrders

A cornerstone of FHRMIRA was the intent toprovideemergencyprotectiontovictimsofviolenceand to create some certainty that a victim ofviolencecouldcontinuetooccupythefamilyhomeforafixedperiodoftime.ThedesignationofjudgesunderFHRMIRAprovidestheauthoritynecessarytoremove an individual from their home and grantexclusive occupation to the other spouse in anemergencyforaperiodof90days.Thisprotectionallows safety to be created for the family. Whileexisting provincial emergency protection lawsmayprovide a certain measure of protection, withoutthe designation of a judge under FHRMIRA, theability to order exclusive occupation in anemergency does not exist. In light of Canada’srecent commitment to an inquiry intomissing andmurderedAboriginalwomen,perhapstheprovinceswill recognize the potential positive impact ofprovidingthisoptiontovictimsofviolence.

Framework Agreement on First Nation LandManagement(FAFNLM)

Many communities engaged in the pursuit ofsectoral self-government in accordance with theFramework Agreement on First Nation LandManagement (FAFNLM) continue to attend MRPToolkitTrainingworkshops.ItremainschallengingtorespondtothespecificsofdraftingMRPlawsforthoseFirstNationswhohaveenacted land codes. Given that the land codespecifiesthemechanismbywhichlawsareenacted,weoftenreferthoseNationsbacktotheirlandcodeor to their regional technicians at the LandsAdvisoryBoardformorespecificadvice.

ProvincialGovernmentsAgain in 2015-2016, provincial governmentrepresentativeswere invited toattendMRP toolkittraining sessions in each Province. The provincialrepresentatives provided First Nations participantswith a general presentation on family law, thecourts and the province’s implementation plan forFHRMIRA. There continues to be a delay inimplementingtheemergencyprotectionordersandthe designation of judges. While there has beensome movement, emergency protection ordersremain unavailable in many provinces. While theprovinces have a better understanding of theprocedures forapplication forexclusiveoccupationorders,therecontinuestobeuncertaintyregardingthe process by which a First Nation might makerepresentation.

Policing

While the RCMP has proceeded with theirimplementation plans, those First Nations policedby Provincial or Aboriginal police forces expressconcern that adequate training has yet to beprovided, resulting in uncertainty about their rolewithintheFHRMIRAlegislativescheme.Specifically,Quebec police are concerned that they may beacting contrary to their code of conduct bybecominginvolvedinfamilyorcivillawmatters.

As recently as March 2016, COEMRP continues toreceive requests for informationandpresentationsby police forces. The selection of the AboriginalChiefs of Police Association to develop a training


program for non-RCMP policing agencies shouldalleviate those requests and provide a betterunderstanding ofMRP issues by police respondingtofamilyissuesonreserve.

JudiciaryCOEMRP continues to receive questions regardingthetrainingof judges. Whileweareawarethatatleast one training session occurred, no furtherinformationhasbeenshared,making itdifficult forthe Centre to comment on the readiness of thejudiciary to make informed judgements under theAct.

AccesstoProvincialCourtsCOEMRP has been approached by individualsattempting to make application under theprovisional federal rules. Those individuals haveexperienced significant difficulty obtaining legaladvice.Moreimportantly,whenattemptingtoself-represent,localcourtpersonnelhavedemonstrateda lack of awareness and understanding of thelegislation and the means by which an individualcould exercise their rights. To assist theseindividuals, COEMRP has had to contact theprovincial justice departments so that they mightinformtheappropriatecourts.

MatrimonialRealPropertyToolkitTraining

In 2013-2014, COEMRPdeveloped anMRPToolkit,which is an integrated set of printed materials,worksheets, flowcharts, templates, checklists andtraining modules for use by First Nations. TheToolkit includesanexplanationon theevolutionofthe legislation, a visual guide that provides asummary of the Act, model law-making andratification processes, information on alternativedisputeresolutionmechanisms,twotypesofmodeltemplate laws, as well as administrativeconsiderations necessary to ensure fair andconsidered management and security of personalinformation.

The Toolkit was developed for use by First Nationtechnicians charged with the responsibility ofmanaging theMRP file.Updated in2015,COEMRPscheduled regional Toolkit training sessions toprovide opportunity for a thorough discussion andunderstanding of the information. The trainingsessions also provide opportunity to network withothertechnicians.Uponcompletionofthetraining,participants will possess a variety of tools andinformationtoguidethedevelopmentoftheirMRPlaw. They should also have a thoroughunderstanding of the roles, rights andresponsibilities of the First Nation under theprovisionalfederalrules.

The target for each sessionwas amaximumof 25participantsandeachparticipating communitywaseligible to be reimbursed up to $950 towardsapprovedtravelrelatedexpenditures.First Nations attending 2015-2016 MRP ToolkitTrainingSessions

The 2015-2016 sessions reached a total of 229participants, including representatives from FirstNations,tribalcouncils,police,lawyersandINAC.Atotalof140FirstNationsreceivedtraining.

Montreal,QC(August11-13)First Nations represented (9): Fort Folly,Akwesasne, Kanesatake, Membertou,Listuguj, Gegapegiag, Sheshatshui Innu,KitiganZibi,Timiskaming


Toronto,ON(August25-27)First Nations represented (17): GardenRiver, Wikwemikong, Mattagami,Batchewana, Atikameksheng, Six Nations,M’Chigeeng, Alderville, Hiawatha,Delaware,Mississaugas of the New Credit,ChippewasoftheThames,Shawanaga,FortWilliam, Wasauksing, Swan Lake, WalpoleIslandSept-Iles,QC(September15-17)FirstNations(9):Abitibiwinni,Odanak,InnuEssipit, Pakua Shipu, Ekuanitshit, Romaine,Wolinak, Kitisakik, Innu Takuaikan UashatmakMani-UtenamWinnipeg,MB(September29-October1)FirstNationsrepresented(15):YorkFactory,FoxLake,NorwayHouse,Peguis,SandyBay,Nisichawayasihk,Misipawistik, FisherRiver,Mitaanjigamiing,Brokenhead,Opaskwayak,Simpcw,Wawayseecappo,LittleBlackBear,SandyLakeMoncton,NB(October6-8)FirstNations represented (15): EelGround,Eel River Bar, St. Mary’s, Acadia,Metepenagiag, Tobique, Pabineau,Oromocto, Eskasoni, Miawpukek,Madawaska Maliseet, Membertou, LennoxIsland,Waycobah,KingsclearSaskatoon,SK(October27-29)First Nations represented (25): PheasantRump, Key, James Smith, Little Pine,Sweetgrass, Sakimay, White Bear,Cowessess, Gordon’s, Sturgeon Lake, StarBlanket, Peepeekisis, Muskoday,Thunderchild, Carry The Kettle, Saulteaux,English River, Ahtahkakoop, MakwaSahgaiehcan, Moosomin, Kahkewistahaw,Waterhen, Onion Lake, Keeseekoose, RedPheasantVancouver,BC(November3-5)FirstNationsrepresented(17):Skeetchestn,Tsleil-Waututh, Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xa,Coldwater, Tseshaht, Kitasoo, Shackan,Soowahlie, Tk’emlups, Wei Wai Kum,

Ts’kw’aylaxw, Chawathil, Hupacasath,Cowichan,Skidegate,Nuxalk,Stellat’enCalgary,AB(November24-26)First Nations represented (9): Tsuut’ina,Piikani, Fort William, Siksika, Adams Lake,Driftpile,Enoch,Ochapowace,LouisBullHalifax,NS(December1-3)First Nations represented (7): Eel Ground,Elsipogtog, Waycobah, Sipekne’katik,Membertou, Confederacy of MainlandMi’kmaq,EskasoniRama,ON(January12-14)First Nations represented (8):Namaygoosisagagun, Mitaanjigamiing,Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining,Thessalon,CurveLake,Sagamok,Dokis,TyendinagaMontreal,QC(January19-20)First Nations represented (5): Pessamit,Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan,Masteuiatsh, Innu Takuaikan UashatMakmani-utenam,ManawanKelowna,BC-(February9-11)First Nations represented (13): Okanagan,Xaxli’p, Nuxalk, Adams Lake, Homalco,Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, Blood,Spuzzum,Douglas,Neskonlith,HartleyBay,Sts’ailes,Musqueam

A French instructor was contracted to deliver theMRPToolkitTrainingsessioninSept-Iles,QCandanInnu translator was engaged and made availableduring the session to clarify other questions andissuesthatarose.AnadditionalFrenchsessionwasmadeavailable inMontreal, QC. This was to accommodate FirstNations who were unable to attend the Sept-Iles,QCsession.


EvaluationQuestionnairesforMRPToolkitTrainingAt the end of each MRP Toolkit Training session,participantswere asked to complete an evaluationquestionnaire to assist COEMRP in determiningwhetherornot theTrainingwasachieving itsgoal.Participants were asked to rate the training. Therange of possible answers were from 1-5 with 5being excellent. The chart below illustrates thatmanyparticipantsthoughtthetrainingwasusefulinunderstandingthenewfederal legislationandtheirrole to establish MRP regimes within theircommunities.

The majority of participants (62%) at MRP ToolkitTrainingsessionsweremadeupofFirstNationbandstaff(land,housingandotheradministrators),whileFirst Nation leadership (Chief or Councillors)madeup13%ofparticipants and14% representedotherFirstNationorganizations (TribalCouncils).11%ofthe remaining participant chose not to fill out anevaluationform.COEMRP included a question regarding theresidenceof thoseattendingtheMRPTrainingandit was determined that a majority of those inattendance lived on-reserve. Note: Not allattendeeschosetoanswerthisquestion.Through the use of these evaluation forms theCentre was able to determine that it had reachedthefollowingindividuals:59menand116women.

IndividualInquiriesandrequestsIn addition to reaching out to First Nationleadership and technicians, COEMRP also has amandate to provide assistance to individualswishingtounderstandthelegislationandtherightsand protections available to families living onreserve.In2015-2016,theCentreprovidedserviceto 238 individuals representing 70 First Nationtechnicians and Leadership, 16 organizations orother and 30 individuals. Note: Some individualsmademultipleinquiries.

COEMRPWebsiteCOEMRP maintains a website in both English andFrench. Website analytics indicate that theCOEMRP.ca website had a total of 8,732 users or25,071 page views during fiscal year 2015-2016,representing an average increase of 73.2% newvisitors. CDEBIM.ca website had a total of 3,108page views from 1,337 users representing anaverage increaseof79.2%.This isa totalof10,069users for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. COEMRP alsomaintainsTwitterandFacebookaccounts.

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LookingForwardProposedMRPToolkit Training Sessions for 2016-2017MatrimonialRealPropertyToolkitTrainingSessionsin the coming fiscal yearwill includeupdatedMRPmaterials, expanded information on practicalconsiderations, and a separate Toolkit on DisputeResolutionforFirstNationscommunities.2016-2017 will see COEMRP offer three NorthernMRPToolkitTrainingsessionswithenhancedtravelsupport in an effort to make participation in thetrainingmoreaccessibletoournortherncolleagues.These will include: Kenora, ON: January 31-February 2, 2017; Edmonton, AB: October 4-6,2016;Vancouver,BC:February14-16,2017.Community-BasedPresentationsIt has become apparent that even though FirstNations are sending technicians to the ToolkitTraining workshops, because of the complexity ofthelegislation,manytimestheseindividualsarenotconfident enough in their understanding of allaspects of the legislation to act as a primaryresource on MRP in their community. In order toexpand the community’s overall understanding ofthe legislation, in2016-2017COEMRPwill focusoncommunity-based training. This could include apresentation to the entire council and thosetechnicians whose departments are potentially

affected by the legislation. It could also includegeneral presentations to communitymembers andresidentsontherightsandprotectionsavailabletothem. This is in direct response to verbal requestsand comments on evaluation forms indicating aneedforthisinformationtobepresenteddirectlytoleadership and residents on a community-by-communitybasis.Research is also being undertaken to create thefollowingreports:

• DevelopModel Law#3 that reflects similarprovisionstotheCivilCodeofQuebec

• Developatwo-stageresearchreportonthelaw-making experience of the current FirstNationswhohaveenactedMRPLawsunderFHRMIRA. The report will include lessonslearned and best practices. The secondstage will examine the ongoingimplementation requirements ofcommunityspecificMRPlaws.

Afterhaving completed year threeof our five-yearmandate, COEMRP remains confident in its workplanand in theguidanceprovidedby theCOEMRPAdvisoryCommittee.Wearecommittedtoourrolein assisting communities and residents. COEMRPwillmonitortheeffectivenessofservicestoensurethatanytoolsorinformationdevelopedarecurrentandrelevanttoFirstNationsandmeetthestandardof excellence necessary to address this importantissue.


SurveyProjectTheobjectiveoftheSurveyProgramincludedthefollowing:

1. Delivery of INAC survey program, specifically for non-First Nation LandManagement (FNLM)FirstNations inOntario, BritishColumbia, Saskatchewan,Quebec, andManitoba for the firsttime;

2. Surveyprogramtobedeliveredthroughanoutsourcingoftechnicalexpertisearrangementto

facilitateimmediatetransitionandsupportreadiness;

3. ContractualmanagementofsurveyprogramfundingtosupportexternalsurveysonlyandwherebyINACselectsthesurveyprojectprioritieswithineachRegion.

4. Prepare and send out communications outlining and promoting survey program delivery toINAC,NRCAN,andeligibleFirstNations.Visited7of8RegionalLandsAssociations.

TheNALMAsurveyprogramrecognizesthatlandisoftheutmostimportancetoFirstNations,andwillcontinuetoensurethatFirstNationsreceivethemaximumattentionandcarepossibleinthedeliveryoftheprogram.Wewillcontinuetoworkwithallrelevantagenciesandorganizationswiththehighestlevelofprofessionalismpossible,andwillworktoconsistentlymakeanynecessarychangesinordertoattainthatlevel.Foradditionalresources,pleasevisittheNALMAwebsitewww.nalma.ca/survey-program

FOR NALMA SURVEY PROJECT INQUIRIES CONTACT:

Graeme Sandy Survey Project Manager Email: [email protected] Jacques Desrochers Email: [email protected]

National Aboriginal Lands

Managers Association 1024 Mississauga Street

Curve Lake, ON K0L 1R0

Phone | 705.657.7660 Toll Free | 877.234.9813

Fax | 705.657.7177

www.nalma.ca

SURVEY PROJECT

OneofthekeyobjectivesoftheNational

AboriginalLandsManagersAssociation

(NALMA)istoassistandpromotethe

developmentoffairandconsistent

proceduresandprocessesforFirst

NationsLandsManagement.

MISSIONSTATEMENT

AnationalorganizationofFirstNationLandsManagerswhichwillactivelynetworktowardstheenhancementofprofessionaldevelopmentandtechnicalexpertiseinthefunctionsofLandManagement,whichwillalsoincorporateFirstNationsvaluesandbeliefsinLandManagementandalwayskeepinginmindthegrass-rootspracticeswhendealingwithLandManagement.

NALMA

National Aboriginal Lands Managers

Association

“We were very satisfied with the

process and would appreciate

any future opportunities to work

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SURVEY

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National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association(NALMA)

NALMA Survey Program Overview


In2015-2016NALMAmanaged42SurveyRequests fromOntario,Quebec,Manitoba,Saskatchewan,andBritishColumbia.

Region/FirstNation ProjectType kmofboundarysurveyed

BritishColumbia

Kwadacha Boundaryinvestigation 6.4LittleShuswap ExteriorBoundaryInvestigation 3LowerNicola(Zoht5) CardexHoldingSurveyforSec.50Sale 1.15NuxalkNation(2reserves) ExteriorBoundary 5.2Okanagan(4areas) Designations 62Penticton SetAside 1.7Shackan(2parcels) Designations 5.1Siskaflat SetAside 1.2Soowahlie Designations N/ASquamish(3reserves) DesignationsandExteriorBoundary

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Manitoba Peguis1B ExteriorBoundary 29

Ontario

ChippewasofRama CorrectiontoRegularizeInternalBoundary 4.68SixNations CorrectiontoRegularizeInternalBoundary 1.97Wahta Subdivisionofbandland 6.73Wikwenikong SubdivisionforEconomicDevelopment 1.12

Quebec

VillagedesHurons ExteriorBoundary 2.5Odanak ExteriorBoundaryInvestigation 2.0Timiskaming ExteriorBoundary 0.7

Saskatchewan

Sakimay ExteriorBoundary 2.5PelicanLake SetAside 2.8PeterBallantyneCreeNation

SetAside 1.5

Witchekan SetAside 2.2


SurveyProgramEvaluationIn an effort to enhance delivery and program objectives, NALMA distributed an online surveyquestionnairetokeystakeholdersinvolvedinthe2015-2016SurveyProject.Thesurveywassentto79participants,and30responseswerereceived.NALMA continues to develop bestpracticesforprogramthatwillensureefficient survey project completionfor First Nations in Canada. NALMAwillbeabletotakethefeedbackfromthisevaluationandapply it to futurediscussions with INAC and NRCan toenhance policies and procedures forfutureprojects.AssociationofCanadaLandsSurveyorsAboriginalLiaisonCommittee(ACLS-ALC)TheAboriginalLiaisonCommitteewasformedtosupportcommunityandeconomicdevelopmentonFirstNationReservesbypromotingtheorderlydevelopmentofastrongandreliablePropertyRightsInfrastructure(PRI)onFirstNationLands.NALMAhasheldaseatonthiscommitteesince2010,andcontinuestopartnerwithACLSonprojectsrelatedtoimprovingsurveyissuesonFirstNationLands.

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NationalLandManagersSurveyResponseSummary: TotalResponses:115 TotalCOMPLETEDSurveys:108 NumberofFirstNationsrepresented:105 MaleResponses:65 FemaleResponses:50RegionsRepresentedintheCompletedSurveys*:

• BritishColumbia 23 (20.0%)• Alberta 8 (7.0%)• Saskatchewan 25 (21.7%)• Manitoba 10 (8.7%)• Ontario 29 (25.2%)• Quebec 9 (7.8%)• Atlantic 10 (8.7%)• Nunavut 1 (09%)

PositionClassification: FullTimePermanent: 89 (84%) FullTimeTerm: 2 (1.9%) FullTimeContract: 5 (4.7%) PartTimePermanent: 5 (4.7%) PartTimeTerm: 2 (1.9%) PartTimeContract: 0 (0.0%) ThirdPartyContract: 1 (0.9%)WhichLandRegimedoesyourFirstNationcurrentlyoperateunder:

53/60 13 (11.7%)RLEMPOperational 40 (36.0%)RLEMPDevelopment 18 (16.2%)FNLMAOperational 19 (17.1%)FNLMADevelopment 11 (9.9%)SelfGovernment 2 (1.8%)None 8 (7.2%)NotSure 4 (3.6%)

LandManagersTrainingAccreditations: CompletedLevel1 28 (25.5%) CurrentlyEnrolledinLevel1 1 (0.9%) CompletedLevel2 17 (15.5%) CurrentlyEnrolledinLevel2 22 (20.0%) CompletedBothLevels(Certified) 54 (49.1%) CompletedLMTP 21 (19.1%) HavenotcompletedanyLandsTraining 12 (10.9%)


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SpecializedTrainingCommercialLeasingThe “Commercial Leasing” Pilot workshop was designed to introduce participants to the newly developed“Guide to Commercial Leasing” and the “Commercial Lease Precedent” document. It is intended to be aresourceandtoolforthosethatmanagecommercialleasingonreservelands.Theworkshopprovidedabasicbackgroundon landmanagement, commercial leasingand thedesignationprocess for thepurposeof leasingreserve lands. It contains very basic information to assist the participants to better understand the newlydevelopedguideandprecedentdocument,andtheinfluenceseffectingpolicyandprocedures.ManitobaSession:Location:Winnipeg,MBDate:January19-21,2016Instructors:DebraCampbellandDarrellLoyer/KeithSeroandVictoriaDeLaRondeFirstNations inAttendance:Nisichawayasihk,BuffaloPoint,RollingRiver, LongPlain,SwanLake,BlackRiver,Opaskwayak, Roseau River, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Tootinaowaziibeeng, God’s Lake, Sapotaweyak,Bunibonibee,Chemawawin,Sagkeeng,LakeSt.Martin,Peguis,andrepresentativesfromINAC.EvaluationSummary:SaskatchewanSession:Location:Saskatoon,SKDate:February16-18,2016Instructors:DebraCampbellandDarrellLoyer/KeithSeroandVictoriaDeLaRondeFirst Nations in Attendance: White Bear,Ochapowace, Cowessess, Sweetgrass,WahpetonDakota, Sakimay,Saulteaux,Ahtahkakoop,Muskowekwan,Piapot,Thunderchild,CarryTheKettle,Sakimay,Beardy's&Okemasis,Thunderchild,WitchekanLake,Moosomin,andrepresentativesfromINAC.EvaluationSummary:



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LandRegimesToolkitTheIntroductiontoLandRegimesToolkitwasdevelopedasapracticalaidforFirstNations’useinthetaskofadoptingalandregimethatbettersuitestheirneeds.Culture,tradition,typeofregime,experience,availableresourcesandthewishesofthecommunityareallfactorsthatmustbeconsideredtohelpdeterminethedirectiontheFirstNationchoosesformanagingitslandandaffairs.Location:Toronto,ONDate:March8-10,2016Instructors:DebraCampbellandEstherOscheFirstNations in Attendance: DelawareNation,Aamjiwnaang, Sakimay,Musqueam,MohawksofKanesatake,LowerNicola,Eskasoni,Saulteaux,Mistawasis,Hiawatha,MohawkCouncilofKahnawake,ChippewasofRama,CarrytheKettle,Shackan,ChippewasofKettle&StonyPoint,O-Pipon-Na-Piwin,SixNations,LittleBlackBear's,Dokis, Sapotaweyak, PaqtnkekMi’Kmaw, INAC - Amherst RegionalOffice, INAC -BrantfordONRegion, INAC -Headquarters,LABRC.EvaluationSummary:LandManagementTrainingNALMAdeliveredthreecapacitybuildingworkshopsforFirstNationLandManagement(FNLM)FirstNations.TheworkshopdeliverywasintendedtopresentparticipantswiththeessentialdifferencesbetweenanIndianActFirstNationandanFNLMFirstNation.TheworkshopsidentifiedtheexpectationsoftheLandManagerandtheessentialprocessestoensurereliabledecision-making.Thefollowingthree(3)NALMALandManagementModulesweredelivered:

• Module201–Fundamentals–December1–4,2015–HiltonWinnipegAirport–Winnipeg,MB• Module401A–Leasing–January12–15,2016–HamptonInn&Suites–Toronto,ON• Module501:Permits–March8–11,2016–RadissonHotel,Saskatoon,SK

Instructors:DebraCampbellandDenisePelletier


FirstNationsinAttendance:Timiskaming,LongLake#58,Misipawistik.FisherRiver,Brokenhead,Opaskwayak,Mistawasis,EnglishRiver,LABRC,andrepresentativesfromINAC.EvaluationSummary: Eachofthe3sessions(201,401A,and501)wereevaluated individually. However,wehavecompiledthedatatobepresentedinasinglechart.FrenchLandManagementTrainingTheobjectiveof thisprojectwas todeliver LandManagementTraining specific toFrancophoneFirstNations.Thefollowingdeliveryoffour(4)NALMALandManagementModuleswereheldinQuebecCity,QC:

• Module101–HistoryandLegislation–November16–18,2015• Module201–Fundamentals–January18–21,2016• Module301–CollectiveandIndividualInterest–February15–18,2016• Module401A–Leasing1–March14–18,2016

Instructor:SergeLaroseFirstNationsinAttendance:Wolinak,Odanak,Wendake,Uashatmakmani-Utenam,Pekuakamiulnuatsh,INAC.EvaluationSummary:Eachofthe4sessionswereevaluatedindividually.However,wehavecompiledthedatatobepresentedinasinglechart.

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MatrimonialRealPropertyForafulllistandmoreinformationabouttheMRPtrainingsessions,pleaserefertopages26-38ofthisannualreport.

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