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 Coordinator
March 18, 2024UINR 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
Are you an eel fisher? UINR would like your input!
March 13, 2024UINR 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
Employment Opportunity: GIS Nature Mapping Technician
March 8, 2024Check out this amazing opportunity to work on some exciting UINR initiatives. It’s a full time, term ending March 2026, with possibility of renewal. Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024. Click here for the full Job Description and for details on how to apply: GIS Nature Mapping Technician