Malagawatch occupies 661 hectares in the southeastern part of Inverness County on the Bras d’Or Lakes. Mala has the unique distinction of being jointly owned by the five Mi’kmaq communities in Unama’ki and has a long history steeped in cultural and political significance. It plays an important part in ancient Mi’kmaq life and today is [...]  Read More »

If you live in Eskasoni, Potlotek or Waycobah, watch the mail for a copy of your guide to protecting the environment in your community. UINR has put together an easy-to-read booklet of easy tips and useful information on little things that you can do to make a healthy environment for eels, fish, you and your [...]  Read More »

By Charlie Dennis Someone came into the office today and asked me, “How are the oysters Charlie?” Sadly, I didn’t have a simple answer for them. Back in 2002 it was confirmed that MSX, an oyster parasite, was detected in some key oyster-producing areas of the Bras d’Or Lakes. At first, small mortalities were reported [...]  Read More »

If you thought that the only thing our hardwood forests produce is firewood, you would be in for a big surprise at UINR’s workshop–Tetapuo’tmnej Nipukt–Making the Most of Our Hardwood Resources. A full house was on hand to hear presentations from people who use the forests for a lot more than keeping warm in the [...]  Read More »

UINR hosted a tour of a woodlot in the Truro area to educate Mi’kmaq communities on opportunities in forestry by showcasing good management techniques. UINR Forest Manager Assistant Jason MacLean joins Bruce Francis, Jay Dennis, William Jeddore, UINR’s Mark MacPhail and Perry Dennis.  Read More »

UINR staff met with Ted Potter, Acting Director, Aboriginal Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Lisa Young, Executive Director, UINR; Tom Howe, Co-management Development Officer Aboriginal Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Shelley Denny, Biologist and Research Coordinator, UINR.  Read More »

Hubert Nicholas’ efforts to support the extension of the moratorium on oil exploration on George’s Bank have been successful. The Nova Scotia government has extended it three additional years, until 2015, after much pressure from fishers….UINR is reviewing a feasibility study to establish a First Nations Junior Ranger program here. Stay tuned for more news [...]  Read More »

Following is the presentation by UINR’s Commercial Fisheries Liaison Coordinator Hubert Nicholas made to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans in Sydney on May 27. I am the Commercial Fisheries Liaison Coordinator for Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR). UINR is an umbrella organization that represents the five Mi’kmaq communities of Unama’ki (Cape Breton [...]  Read More »

Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) has added its support for a ban on salmon fishing in Middle and Baddeck Rivers. UINR represents the five Mi’kmaq communities in Cape Breton on issues related to natural resources and the environment. UINR is also a member of the Cape Breton Collaborative Salmon Initiate. Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq have [...]  Read More »