CEPI Coordinator
Shelley Porter has joined UINR as the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI) coordinator. CEPI was initiated by Mi’kmaq to bring partners together to work collaboratively on solving environmental challenges in the Bras d’Or Lakes and to develop comprehensive environmental management plan for the Bras d’Or Lakes. CEPI blends First Nation knowledge, approaches...
CBU-UINR MOU
Dr. John Harker, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University and Chief Terrance Paul, President of UINR, signed a Memorandum of Understanding formally recognizing the shared interests of CBU and UINR in the well-being of society and its environment in Unamaki. It provides a formal mechanism for the institutions to work cooperatively on the common...
Pitu’paq Report
Pitu’paq was pleased to welcome Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour’s Deputy Minister Bill Lahey to its November meeting. Mr. Lahey was impressed with Pitu’paqâ’s collaborative process and congratulated the group on their successes to date. Recognizing that there is much more to accomplish, Mr.. Lahey brought a letter of support from his Department...
Historic Charter Signed
In an historic move towards developing a comprehensive management plan for the Bras d’or Lakes watershed, Cape Breton chiefs, mayors, wardens, and provincial and federal government partners signed The Bras d’Or Charter, committing to work together to pursue the vision, purpose and objectives of the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative. (CEPI) CEPI’s vision...