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, 2024

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

Are you an eel fisher? UINR would like your input!

March 13, 2024

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

Employment Opportunity: GIS Nature Mapping Technician

March 8, 2024

Check 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

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