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LUNCH & LEARN
June 13, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Intro to Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) and the First Nation Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA)
Join Carrie Zeppa, Manager, Matrimonial Real Property at the First Nation Housing Professionals Association on Thursday, June 13 from 1 – 2 p.m. for OALA’s June Lunch and Learn. Carrie will provide an overview of MRP, as well as provide information on the FNHPA and how First Nation communities can utilize their tools and services. The goal for this session is to assist Members in understanding their options for navigating how MRP legislation impacts individuals and families living on reserve.
Link to Lunch and Learn
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WEBINAR
June 26, 2024
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Land Use Planning (LUP) with
NALMA's LUP Unit
Land Use Planning shapes our communities. It is a process about how decisions are made, where houses, parks and schools will be built and how infrastructure and other essential services will be provided. First Nation communities develop Land Use Plans (LUPs) to ensure their identity, priorities and values are being met. Join NALMA’s LUP Unit on Wednesday, June 26 from 1 – 3 p.m. for OALA’s June Webinar. NALMA’s LUP Unit provides support services to First Nation Communities across Canada to aid in the process of Land Use Planning.
Link to Webinar
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PEER SUPPORT SESSION
WITH A FOCUS IN GIS
June 27, 2024
1:00pm - 2:00pm
OALA’s 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. Join us on Thursday, June 27 from 1 – 2 p.m. for this month’s peer support session, with a focus on GIS.
Link to Peer Support Session
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Please note, OALA office will be closed June 20, 2024. | |
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Sponsorship is available to OALA Members in the amount of $2000.00 per First Nation.
For more information, contact Ashley O'Hara, Communications Technician at communications@oala-on.ca.
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Registration opens June 10, 2024. | |
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One-On-One Support Expression of Interest:
Are you a Lands Technician looking for one-on-one support using the Indian Lands Registry System and/or completing instruments?
If you answered "yes," contact Colleen Brant, OALA Registration Officer at registration1@oala-on.ca.
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For more information regarding the Indian Lands Registry System (ILRS), please contact Colleen Brant, ILRS Registration Officer at registation1@oala-on.ca or your Regional ISC Office. | |
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One-On-One Support Expression of Interest:
Are you a Lands Technician looking for one-on-one support using Geographic Information Systems?
If you answered "yes," contact Marty Martel, OALA GIS Technician at gis@oala-on.ca.
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For more information regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS), please contact
Marty Martel, GIS Technician at gis@oala-on.ca
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Estates Management Funding Program
The Estates Management Funding Program provides financial resources to eligible persons, communities and organizations for estate planning, management, and administration related work, including work to support the impact of settlement agreements on minor, dependent adult and decedent estates.
Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada recognize the importance of estate planning, management and administration and we are committed to supporting:
- the development of estate administration capacity
- access to estate management resources
- Indigenous management of estate services
That commitment extends to supporting individuals, communities, and organizations in managing estates impacted by settlement agreements.
Funding for this program is limited and application approval is subject to available resources.
Deadline: July 10, 2024
All pertinent Information can be found online here:
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1660656751449/1660656802886
You can send questions and completed applications to
financementsuccessions-estatesfunding@sac-isc.gc.ca
Application forms available here:
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1571829044381/1571829074923
(Note: If you receive an error message when attempting to open the form, you may have to download the form it and save it to your computer then proceed to open it)
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For more information regarding estates, please contact Alison Irons-Cummings, OALA Estates Coordinator at estates@oala-on.ca | |
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Reminder!
OALA Membership invoices were
sent out May 1, 2024.
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OALA Elections will take place on Day 1 of the Annual General Meeting, being held in Hiawatha First Nation from September 17 - 19, 2024.
Click here to view OALA's Election Process.
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Director to the Canada Lands Company Limited’s
Board of Directors
The Government of Canada has launched an open selection process to appoint a director to the Board of Directors of Canada Lands Company Limited and we want to ensure that members of your community/professional networks, stakeholders and you are aware of this opportunity. We encourage you to share the information and the notice of opportunity with those whom you feel may be suited for this position.
Canada Lands Company Limited is a federal Crown corporation with three subsidiaries: 1) Canada Lands Company CLC Limited manages, redevelops and sells federal lands on behalf of the Government of Canada to ensure that optimal financial and community value is realized from these assets and manages the CN Tower, 2) the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. owns the Old Port of Montréal and the Montréal Science Centre and 3) Parc Downsview Park Inc. owns Downsview Park (a former military base) in Toronto and sells the surrounding property for housing and commercial purposes. Through community consultation and partnering with the private sector, Canada Lands Company Limited and its employees apply real estate expertise and creative property solutions to deliver lasting value for Canadians.
For a more complete description of the experience, knowledge and abilities required in this position and to apply online, please visit the Governor in Council Appointments Website. Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO LAND TRANSACTIONS | |
Check out the Quick Reference Guide to Land Transactions on our website!
Click image for guide
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OALA 2024 - 25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Click here to view OALA's 2024-25 Calendar of Events.
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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.
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If you do not have access, contact:
Ashley O'Hara, Communications Technician at
communications@oala-on.ca
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NALMA Associate Executive Director
Click here for more information.
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Land Technicians (SALT)
Click here for more information.
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If your First Nation Lands Department would like to advertise on our job
board, please send job postings to Shannon Smith, Administrative Support at admin@oala-on.ca
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