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
Employment Opportunity: Unama’ki Climate Change Manager
May 6, 2024UINR is inviting applications for the position of Unama’ki Climate Change Manager. This is a fantastic full time, term position ending March 2026, with possibility of renewal. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024. Click the link to see the full job posting. Climate Change Manager
Employment Opportunity: Maliamu’kik Msit Ko’kqmanaq Lab & Field Assistant
April 26, 2024UINR is looking for a Lab & Field Assistant to be part of our Maliamu’kik Msit Ko’kqmanaq team for the summer. If you are interested in learning more click on the link below to see the full job posting. Deadline to apply is May 6, 2024. MMK Lab and Field Ass’t 2024
Species at Risk Identification & Handling Workshop
March 25, 2024Join us for a workshop for Mi’kmaq Harvesters who come into contact with species at risk (listed under SARA) such as wolffish, leatherback turtle, northern bottlenose whale, Sowerby’s beaked whale, and Atlantic mackerel. Our workshop will include species identification, proper handling and release of species at risk that Mi’kmaq harvesters may encounter. Presentations by MARS … Read More