shé:kon, kwei, kuei, k8e, kwe, kwaï, qey, pusu'l
gwe, ᐛᒋᔭ᙮ (waachiyaa), ᑕᓂᓯ (tanisi), ᐊᐃ (ai)

Onerahtókha

  (Kanienʼkéha: Time of buds)

🗺️Upcoming Training: Introduction to Surveying

We are pleased to offer another in-person surveying training in collaboration with the Surveyor General Branch. This is an opportunity for those who were unable to attend last November 2025.

Location: Laval, QC
Dates: May 26-27, 2026

Stay tuned for an email from programs@fnlmaql.ca with registration details.

📑New Project Management Webinar!

Join us for a Webinar: Project Initiation, facilitated by Catalyste+. This session will introduce key project‑initiation concepts and help set the foundation for successful project planning.

Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm (EST)

Registration

🎞️FNLMAQL EXPLAINS – New video series

We’re excited to announce the launch of our video series: “FNLMAQL EXPLAINS.” This four-part series explores how Indigenous communities can govern their lands and the many roles involved in supporting strong, community-driven lands management.

All of the videos are available to watch now through our Youtube playlist.

Apply Now! PLMCP Level II in French

Does your Lands Department have French-speaking staff who may be interested in becoming Certified Lands Managers?

The FNLMAQL is working closely with NALMA to support the development and delivery of the Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP) Level II in French. This nationally recognized technical training offers a focus on the realities, priorities, and lands management practices of First Nations communities.

Applications for the Level II: Technical Training (French cohort) are open until June 17, 2026.

For more information or questions about the program, please contact training@fnlmaql.ca.

Did you know...

As a NALMA member, you have access to the organization’s online resource library?

This platform is designed to support Indigenous lands managers’ professional growth by providing training videos, toolkits, and resources tailored to the needs of communities across the country.

Peersite

If you can't find the trainings you need, the information you’re looking for, or if you’re unable to access the Peersite platform, please contact training@fnlmaql.ca .

FNHPA Sponsorship Program: TD Upskilling Program

The intent of the First Nations Housing Professionals Association Sponsorship Program is to assist those employed in First Nations housing with no or limited training and development funding to access professional support from the FNHPA. The objective of the TD Upskilling Program is to reduce barriers to accessing education and training through upskilling or micro credentialing support.

Sponsorship is available for:

• FNHPA Annual Membership
• Workshops
• Annual Conference
• FNHP Certification Courses
• And more!

Carefully review the instructions and eligibility requirements on the application form below and submit it via email to sharon@fnhpa.ca. 

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Environmental Project Management & Sustainability Solutions: Project Management Professional (PMP®) Exam Prep Program

This program is grounded in over 15 years of hands-on work with Indigenous Nations—supporting housing, infrastructure, economic development, land use planning, and governance projects, and helping staff and leaders across every department build stronger project leadership.

It prepares Indigenous project teams—and individual professionals—to lead with structure and clarity, backed by a credential that earns trust.

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AFOA Emergency Preparedness & Management: Four-Part Zoom Series

🗣️Session 2: Crisis Communications for Indigenous Communities
Learn culturally appropriate emergency communications, including community notification, information sharing, and coordination with external partners during emergencies.

Date: April 14, 2026

🗒️Session 3: Indigenous Emergency Planning Foundations
Gain a foundational understanding of Indigenous community emergency planning, emphasizing the integration of traditional knowledge, governance structures, and culturally appropriate practices with contemporary emergency management frameworks.

Date: April 21 & 23, 2026

🚧Session 4: Community Risk Assessment & Hazard Mapping
This course introduces participants to the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing community risks and hazards by combining Indigenous knowledge, technical risk assessment approaches, and community-specific mapping.

Date: April 28 & 30, 2026

This webinar is free for AFOA Canada members and $50 for non-members.

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Water Canada OWWA Downstream Networking Event

Water Canada is hosting a Downstream Event, in partnership with Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA), as part of Ontario’s Water Conference & Trade Show, NextWave.

Date: May 6, 2026
Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON

Register

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