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

Administrative Assistant- They/She

Bea has a decade of experience family-serving community organizations, including administration, event coordination, parent support, and childcare. They graduated from the University of Victoria in Gender Studies and Indigenous Studies. Bea’s relationship with the land has been shaped most powerfully by the time she has spent alongside children turning over rocks, climbing fallen branches and digging in the dirt.

Contact Bea via info@fnlmaql.ca

Mackenzie Casalino

Communications Coordinator- They/He

Mackenzie has worked in Communications across various advocacy groups including Disability, Environmental Conservation, and Indigenous Healthcare on Reserves. As a graduate of Carleton University’s Journalism and Human Rights programs, they connect with the Indigenous practices and teachings used in environmental and human protection. Mackenzie’s passion for environmental conservation comes from their childhood exploring lakes, wetlands, forests, and fields.

Contact Mackenzie via communications@fnlmaql.ca

Kendra Caron

Project Coordinator - She/Her

Kendra has years of various work experience that led her to Project Coordinator at FNLMAQL. Having started her education in Political Science, and moving to Culinary Studies, she has a well-rounded and diverse background. Through administrative work, farming, management, teaching, and many people-facing jobs she developed a passion for leading projects and collaborating with others. Her experience working on a farm shaped a love and respect for the land and the importance of sustainable practices. Her continued passion for food and farming can be felt through her time spent gardening and feeding loved ones.

Contact Kendra via support@fnlmaql.ca

Board of Directors

Amanda Simon

Chair

Certified Lands, Estates and Membership Manager

Kanehsatà:ke

Sarah Jerome

Vice Chair

Estates and Membership Lands Officer

Gesgapegiag

Michel Durand Nolett

Treasurer

Lands Manager, Office of Environment and Lands

Odanak

Roselyn Tebiscon

Secretary

Membership, Lands & Trust Management

Timiskaming First Nation

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.