UINR is Cape Breton's
Mi'kmaw voice on
natural resources and
the environment.
“The concept of msit nokmaq or All our Relations reminds us that we are interconnected with all aspects of our natural world. It is the inherent responsibility of Indigenous people, and indeed all humans, to be the eyes, ears and voice for all species.”
- Dr. Albert Marshall, Mi’kmaq Elder, and UINR’s Elder Advisor
RECENT NEWS
Kesaltimkewey na’kwek!
February 10, 2025Download the whole set of UINR Valentine’s as a PDF by clicking on this link: UINR Valentines
Job Opportunity: Maliamu’kik Msit Ko’kqmanaq Field Assistant
February 5, 2025UINR is currently searching for Field Assistant to join our Maliamu’kik Msɨt Ko’kqmanaq team for the summer! This position runs from May 12 to August 25, 2025 (16 weeks). Salary: $19/hour (35 hours a week for 16 weeks, travel will also be reimbursed) Deadline for application: March 14, 2025 4pm AST Click link to download … Read More
World Wetland’s Day
February 2, 2025Wetlands are vital. They shield our communities from severe storms and floods, act as reservoirs during times of drought, capture and store carbon, and help keep our drinking water clean. For the Mi’kmaq, they offer a place to hunt, fish and collect traditional medicines. A place where we can reconnect with Wksɨtqamu. Preserving our wetlands … Read More