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Training & Development
In line with the Association’s objective to build lands management capacity in communities across Quebec and Labrador, we provide professional development opportunities for Indigenous Lands Managers through specialized training and education.
Our multi-day technical trainings are typically held in person, while interactive webinars are offered throughout the year to address emerging issues and specialized topics. All trainings are delivered bilingually, with materials available in English and French, and simultaneous interpretation services provided for all attendees.
Training offerings and topics vary based on members’ needs. Recent sessions include:
- Additions to Reserve (ATR)
- National ATR Tracking System (NATS)
- Estates Management on Reserve
- Surveying, GIS & Mapping
- Environmental Management
- Impact Assessments
- Land Use Planning
- Project Management
- Wellness in the Workplace
We send invitations to upcoming trainings by email. To receive updates, sign up for our newsletter or email info@fnlmaql.ca at any time with topic suggestions or requests.
NALMA’s Specialized Training & Development
In addition to our own trainings, FNLMAQL members have priority access to the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association’s (NALMA) specialized trainings that take place across Canada. All lands managers working for Indigenous communities are eligible to attend NALMA’s trainings. Consult the Specialized Training Schedule to learn about upcoming offerings.
Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP)
As a Regional Lands Association, FNLMAQL supports NALMA in its goal of training and certifying lands managers in our region.
To implement the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program (RLEMP), NALMA, in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and subject matter experts, developed the Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP).
The PLMCP certificate from NALMA is recognized nationally. It certifies that an individual:
- has the training, experience, and skills required for lands management,
- stays up to date with the latest developments in the field,
- and adheres to a code of ethics.
Obtaining this certificate is both a remarkable achievement and an important responsibility for lands managers.
First Nations subject to RLEMP may receive additional funding when they hire a certified lands manager. For more information about this program and funding, please visit the ISC website.
FNLMAQL works closely with NALMA to support the development of Level II in French and to assist lands managers in our region on their path to certification.
Level I – Post-Secondary Training
Level I is a post-secondary program offered through four partner universities. It covers the fundamentals of Indigenous lands management as well as related legal and environmental concepts.
The PLMCP Level I can also be completed in French at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT). For more information on the Microprogramme de 1er cycle en gestion territoriale en contexte autochtone, visit the UQAT website.
For more details on universities offering PLMCP Level I in English, visit the NALMA website.
Level II – Technical Training
Level II is the technical component of the program, delivered directly by NALMA. It helps participants better understand the land, related issues, and their practical application to ensure effective and efficient lands management.
NALMA gives priority to applicants working for a First Nation under the RLEMP regime.
The PLMCP Level II will soon be available in English AND French!
Lands managers who successfully complete Level I (Post-Secondary Training) and Level II (Technical Training) receive NALMA’s Professional Lands Management Certification.
For more information about PLMCP, consult the program brochure or contact training@fnlmaql.ca to request details or express interest.