Our Goals

Goals and Objectives

The FNLMAQL’s primary goal is to unite the First Nations Lands Managers through a Provincial Association. Overall goals of the First Nation Lands Managers Association for Québec and Labrador are shared with the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA). Other goals include:

to apply, obtain and administer financial support from governmental and private sources
to promote and market this Association within the province of Québec and the region of Labrador to communicate in both official languages lands management issues of Québec First Nations
to communicate in both official languages lands management issues of significance to First Nations
to provide continuing in-service education for First Nations Lands Managers
to share regional Land Management activities and interests with NALMA
to work collaboratively with other Regional and National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association in providing technical advice and guidance to the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada regarding First Nation Lands Management issues to encourage and foster the incorporation of First Nation values, culture and beliefs into Lands Management systems and processes

Who do we serve?

FNLMAQL serves its members who are located in Quebec and Labrador. All Indigenous communities in Quebec and Labrador are eligible to become members.

Would you like more information on becoming a member? Contact us here.

Mission & Vision

Mission

The First Nation Lands Managers Association for Quebec and Labrador is a bilingual, non–profit,
non–political organization whose mission is to unite and assist all of its members and indigenous
communities to exchange knowledge, ideas and expertise in all areas of Land Management
while incorporating our traditional values, beliefs and practices.

Vision

All Quebec and Labrador Indigenous communities are empowered in autonomously managing
their land.
The overall goals of the FNLMAQL are shared with the National Aboriginal Lands Managers
Association (NALMA) and aim to unite First Nations Lands Managers through a provincial
Association.

Strategic Priorities

1. Grow a Strong Network
2. Share and develop knowledge within Quebec and Labrador communities in a culturally
relevant manner

Seven Grandfather Teachings

The Seven Grandfather Teachings have always been a part of many Indigenous cultures and
their roots date back to the beginning of time. The teachings impact one’s surroundings and
they provide guidance for all actions. These founding principles are:
• Love
• Respect
• Courage
• Honesty
• Wisdom
• Humility
• Truth

FNLMAQL STAFF

Valerie Fauteux

Executive Director (she/her)

Bea Toner

Finance & Administration Officer (they/she)

info@fnlmaql.ca

Kendra Caron

Project Manager (she/her)

support@fnlmaql.ca

Alison Tassignon

Training & Development Coordinator (she/her)

training@fnlmaql.ca

Mackenzie Casalino

Communications Coordinator (they/he)

communications@fnlmaql.ca

Board of Directors

Sarah Jerome

Chair

Estates and Membership Lands Officer

Gesgapegiag

Stéphane Sioui

Vice Chair

Land Management and Environment Consultant

Wendake

Michel Durand Nolett

Treasurer

Lands Manager, Office of Environment and Lands

Odanak

Roselyn Tebiscon

Secretary

Membership, Lands & Trust Management

Timiskaming First Nation

Line Girard Lefebvre

Director

Land, Housing and Special Projects Coordinator

W8linak

Membership Directory

This map was created using resources from Native Land Digital, Indigenous Service Canada (1) (2), Innu Nation, along with data from our members. We appreciate those who have lived experiences from these communities represented on this map to send us feedback if any information is incorrect.

Please contact communications@fnlmaql.ca to send any notes.

STRATEGIC PLAN

Over the course of 2020-2021, our team developed the Association’s 5-year Strategic Plan. We are pleased to present it to you here: FNLMAQL Strategic Plan.

We look forward to hearing your feedback and comments on our strategic priorities, objectives and initiatives.