Nikani Awtiken is a program for Mi’kmaw youth ages 14-18 that provides rich cultural experiences, immersing youth in Traditional Mi’kmaw Knowledge and natural resource management, with the aim to foster deeper relationships with Wksitqamu. This year Nikani Awtiken will be hosted at Camp Rankin near St.Peters. Counselors will need to be available for training days … Read More
We’re excited to announce that applications for this year’s scholarships are now being accepted. All the information can be found at the links below. Applications can be emailed to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@uinr.ca. Deadline to apply is July 15th. Five $1000 scholarships for students in Sciences and Technology, offered in partnership with Georgia Pacific: … Read More
UINR is currently looking to add two Engagement Coordinators to our team. Each will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; one assisting to establish and develop Mi’kmaw protected areas and the other focusing on climate change. Both are full-time, 1 year term positions with the possibility of renewal. You can see all the details … Read More
UINR is currently hiring two Earth keepers to support the ongoing work and research being carried out by our various projects and initiatives. Both are full-time one year term positions with the possibility of renewal. To learn more about being an Earth Keeper with UINR, click on the link below. Deadline to apply is June … Read More
UINR is hiring a Marine Liaison Coordinator. This is an exciting full time, term position ending in March 2025. If you are interested and want to see the full posting click on the link below. Marine-Liaison-Coordinator-2024 Final
UINR 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
UINR 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
Join 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
Please report the river, date, and number of salmon kept between June and December, 2023 to your local fishery department by Friday, March 22, 2024. Indicate whether the retained salmon were: Large (63 cm / 24 inches or larger) or Small (less than 63 cm / 24 inches.) It’s our responsibility to report our catches … Read More
Please join us online Thursday March 28th from 10-11:30am for “A MI’KMAW PERSPECTIVE FOR MARINE PARTNERSHIPS & CONSERVATION”. Participants are asked to register in advance at the link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdOGupz4rHdLOMjVCHLhetH_SyYdd6SjF Click the image to learn more:
UINR is inviting applications for the position of Unama’ki Climate Change Coordinator. This is a fantastic full time, term postion ending March 2026, with possibility of renewal. Deadline to apply is April 2, 2024. Click the link to see the full job posting. Unama’ki Climate Change Coordinator
UINR would like your input to help shape a position on the listing of Katew, American eel. DFO is checking in to see whether previous positions have changed. The meeting will cover: Eel Knowledge – what we know and don’t know Species at Risk Act (SARA) Fishers’ previous position on listing Approaches to conservation / … Read More