Benefits of OALA Membership
- OALA Annual General Meetings – annually and coincide with a scheduled training session
- Regional Specific Training
- Typically hosted in Toronto
- Travel allowance to attend meetings
- Membership to the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA)
- Provide capacity building, training and expertise in the area of land management for Lands Managers in Ontario
- Provide professional development workshops with up-to-date and relevant information
- Tailoring training to OALA members
- Developing and supporting on-going communication and networking links
- Operating as a non-political technical body
- Assisting INAC with input into land management policies
- Offering tools and systems to manage lands
- Recruiting members from First Nations in Ontario
- Introducing professional expertise in the field
There are many benefits to joining OALA, including:
- Travel sponsorship to OALA Training Sessions/Workshops/Meetings
- Input into OALA work plan and training/networking opportunities
- Access to OALA’s online membership portal
- Access to a network of like-minded individuals in the field of land management
- Access to NALMA’s online resource library
- Priority notice of NALMA’s Specialized Training opportunities
How to Become a Member of OALA:
- Complete the Membership Application for your First Nation/Organization
- Complete the Nominee Form to identify the Primary Lands contact
- Submit a Band Council Resolution (BCR)/First Nation Council Resolution (FNCR)
- Submit an Annual Membership Fee of $250
