LUNCH AND LEARN

Greenhouse Gas Offset Projects and Carbon Markets with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

January 10, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

We're happy to have Liz Dykman of the Offsets and Emissions Trading, Carbon Markets Bureau at ECCC facilitating our first Lunch and Learn of the new year. The purpose of this session is to provide information regarding carbon markets and greenhouse gas offset projects, the federal Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System and offset project protocols, and how these projects could present opportunities for First Nation communities and organizations to participate in economic development projects that benefit the climate.

No need to register. An email invitation will be sent directly to OALA members.

Community Success, Lands on Reserve and Mortgages with Amy Smart, Lands Officer from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

January 15, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

We are happy to feature an OALA member Community Success Story with Amy Smart, Lands Officer from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. The purpose of this lunch and learn is to provide information about how the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community registers and discharges mortgages, informing Land Managers on these instruments and processes.

No need to register. An email invitation will be sent directly to OALA members.

PEER SUPPORT

Environment Peer Support Session

January 25, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The environment peer support session is a forum for networking among colleagues to enhance technical expertise and build relationships while providing a safe space to share common experiences, share knowledge and troubleshoot ideas.

No need to register. An email invitation will be sent directly to OALA members.

WEBINARS

First Nation Land Management Resource Centre, Training, Mentorship, and Professional Development Team

January 31, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The First Nations Land Management Resource Centre (RC) is a First Nations organization dedicated to serving and supporting First Nations communities who want to re-establish control over their lands, natural resources, and environment through the historic government-to-government Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.

Join OALA and the RC’s Training, Mentorship and Professional Development (TMPD) Team as they share the many training, resources, learning pathways and support services for signatory First Nations as they develop and implement their community land codes.

LAND APPRAISAL TOOLKIT

WHEN:

February 21-23, 2024 (2.5 days)

WHERE:

Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport

925 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J8

www.torontoairport.doubletreebyhilton.com

WHO:

This toolkit was developed jointly by the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) and Ontario Aboriginal Lands Association (OALA), for First Nation Land Management Professionals, including land managers, coordinators, officers, and other individuals involved or interested in the management and administration of First Nation reserve lands and other land interests.

This Guide was designed to provide a user-friendly introduction to real estate appraisals (appraisals) and their application in First Nation activities occurring on and off reserve lands.

HOW:

Travel sponsorship is available.

One OALA member per First Nation.

$2000.00 Sponsorship

20 spots available.

The closing date for registration is January 30, 2024.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Toolkit_Feb2024

For more information, contact:

Jessica Pickett, Executive Director, OALA – ed@oala-on.ca

ESTATES UNIT

For more information, please contact Alison Irons-Cummings, OALA Estates Coordinator

at estates@oala-on.ca

ILRS UNIT

For more information, please contact Colleen Brant, ILRS Registration Officer at registation1@oala-on.ca or your Regional ISC Office.

GIS UNIT

OALA is pleased to announce that we are introducing a Geographic Information System (GIS) Unit.

Welcome to OALA Marty!

Marty Martel

GIS Technician

For more information, please contact

Marty Martel, GIS Technician at gis@oala-on.ca

NALMA 2023 - 24 TRAINING SCHEDULE

*UPDATED NOVEMBER 30*

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LAND USE PLANNING

The registration for the Land Use Planning Toolkit Training is now available on the Events section of the NALMA website.

Visit https://nalma.ca/events to register.

For any questions regarding the Land Use Planning Toolkit, please contact Becky Wolfe, LUP Program Administrator, at bwolfe@nalma.ca

ADDITIONS TO RESERVE (ATR)

TOOLKIT TRAINING

For any questions regarding the Additions to Reserve Toolkit, please contact Stephanie Tripp at stephtripp@nalma.ca

BYLAW DEVELOPMENT TOOLKIT TRAINING

For any questions regarding the Bylaw Development Toolkit Training, please contact Stephanie Tripp at stephtripp@nalma.ca

Aaniin / She:kon / Hello,

As OALA strives toward Land Management Excellence, I am pleased to share that work has commenced to update our strategic plan. Once again, Cambium Indigenous Professional Services (CIPS) has been commissioned to assist us through this process.

Endorsed in 2021, our five-year strategic plan has given us the guidance needed to attain key strategic commitments, perspectives, and align resources to specific areas of focus which include:

Engaging with Members
Leadership and Governance
Capacity Building and Training
Partnerships, Advocacy and Government Relations
Research, Technical and Advisory Services

While tremendous progress has been made, OALA committed to a process of review and reflection. In the coming weeks and months, the CIPS Team will be engaging with the board, staff, membership, and key partners by way of virtual and in-person forums. We will also issue a virtual survey to renew discussions about the strategic direction of OALA.

OALA and the CIPS Team are excited to work together as we collect input needed to reaffirm our current strategic direction. Please look for correspondence in the coming month for opportunities to have your voice heard.

Thank you,

Jessica Pickett

Executive Director - OALA

OFNTSC

Join our Board of Directors

Currently, OFNTSC is seeking new members for our 12-person Board of Directors. The organization is presently seeking interested candidates who can commit to a 1 to 3-year staggered term with the possibility of renewal.

Preference will be given to citizens of a First Nation in Ontario. Applicants who are not citizens of a First Nation in Ontario must be widely recognized as experts in their field.

The new Board will be appointed at the virtual AGM scheduled for February 1, 2024 by the voting members where a slate of nominees will be presented.

Attached is the posting with details on the competencies that the organization requires. If you have any questions, please reach out to Melanie Debassige, Executive Director via email at mdebassige@ofntsc.org .

Learn More

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO LAND TRANSACTIONS

Check out the Quick Reference Guide to

Land Transactions on our website!

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OALA 2024 - 25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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MEMBER PORTAL

In OALA’s member login portal, you will find:

Chat Forum: (for access to a network of fellow land managers, these discussion boards will allow OALA members to speak and share freely, their land management questions, concerns, and projects)

Documents: (a library, sorted by folder topics for ease of use, which will include templates, webinars, and other resources, that have been created or curated by OALA staff, or shared by other OALA members)

Webinars: (all OALA webinars that have been delivered since 2020 are available here, including Handouts, PowerPoint Presentations, and Video Recordings)

Board Governance: (available to current OALA Board members only, and will contain information related to the daily operations of OALA and Staff)

To access these 4 sections, click on “Members Only” at the top right-hand corner and a drop down menu will appear.