Professional Lands Management Certification Program
The Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP) was established in 2006 through a partnership between Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the National Aboriginal Lands Manager’s Association (NALMA).
The nationally recognized program was designed for individuals working in First Nations land management.
A Land Manager successfully completing Level One and Two of the PLMCP will be eligible to receive a Professional Lands Management Certification from NALMA.
Level One: Post-Secondary Training
Level Two: Technical Training
- Level One of the PLMCP is called Kanawayihetaytan Askiy (KA), which is cree for “Let us take care of the land.” In Saskatchewan it is provided through the University of Saskatchewan.
Subjects include;
- Indigenous land governance and legislation
- Reserve land administration
- Land Use Planning
- Environmental Management
- Resource development and consultation
- Lands records management
- Economic development related to lands
Besides moving onto the PLMCP Level Two, KA also provides the opportunity to receive a diploma in;
- Indigenous Lands Governance
- Indigenous Resource Management
PLMCP can help strengthen your professional qualifications and support effective land management.
To learn more about the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy certificate click the link below:
Kanawayihetaytan Askiy – Admissions | University of Saskatchewan
To learn how to apply to the University of Saskatchewan click here:
For additional information about NALMA’s Professional Lands Management Certification Program, please contact:
Buffy Hill
Education and Training Administrator
bhill@nalma.ca