Strategic Land Management Workshop - Saskatoon, SK
About this Event
This workshop gives lands, managers and portfolio holders practical tools to evaluate land
use, strengthen agreements, and identify opportunities that increase revenue and support
economic sustainability for the future.
Why take this 2 day course?
- Understand the true value of land and how it can generate stable, predictable revenue
for the Nation. - Identify strategic opportunities for unused or underused land assets.
- Learn how to avoid leaving revenue opportunities on the table.
- Build confidence when working with farmers, ranchers, municipalities, government, and industry partners.
- Gain practical tools to manage land portfolios strategically rather than reactively.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the 2 days, participants will be able to:
- Build a practical framework for managing a land portfolio strategically.
- Identify innovative and community-specific revenue opportunities tied to land assets.
- Apply strategies that prevent lost revenue opportunities and strengthen land agreements.
- Understand how to organize governance and decision-making structures for land management.
- Evaluate land use opportunities that support long-term economic sustainability for the community.
Who Should Attend?
- Land managers
- Land portfolio holders
- Land use planning staff
Note: Participants are required to bring their own laptop to fully participate in the hands-on activities. All other materials will be provided.
Note: We are currently in the process of making our Learning Centre wheelchair-accessible. To help us prepare for your attendance, please contact us regarding mobility needs before registering. Email us at or call (866) 955-3006.
Agenda
Introduction to Land Management
Info: How this is a unique program (no other program brings together agriculture, ec-dev, and Indigenous governance & structure)
Terminology & reference – ensure all participants know the terms/phrases that will be used.
The LANDS Framework: L – Locate Your Land
Info: Understand exactly what land holdings exist: Land quarter/acres, Mapping, Infrastructure
The LANDS Framework: A – Assess Best Use
Info: Determine best use for the land: Farming, Ranching, Hay/feed, Infrastructure, Utilities, Culture, Conservation, Food/greenhouse, Revenue land
The LANDS Framework: N – Navigate Agreements
Info: Leases, Buchshe agreements, Access agreements, Expired or informal agreements, Assess where revenue is leaking
The LANDS Framework: D – Develop revenue & stability
Info: Use land to create: Predictable revenue, Economic development, Entrepreneurship, Food sovereignty, Infrastructure planning, Culture & Ceremony
The LANDS Framework: S – Strengthen Capacity
Info: Ensure the Nation has: The right people, The right governance, The right financial structure, The right training
Managing Risk
Info: A checklist and assessment of risk for land management and land based investment & economic development
Financial Management
Info: An assessment of finance readiness for investment
Land management integration with economic development vs general revenue
Agriculture financial projections – high level key considerations for decision making
Strategy & Governance
Info: An assessment of what is needed for next steps as land managers: Governance structure, Decision making, Reporting, Strategic planning, Long term integration
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 1326.45
