It’s all about the people…Blair Bernard
Never was a man so happy to skin an eel. The joy in that moment carried into every part of Blair’s life. His world was outdoors. Hunting and fishing were an excuse to be in nature. It was where he felt alive. He brought that energy, that understanding with him to his work and friendships.–Weldon...
It’s all about the people…Angela Morris
A normal day for Angela could have her attending a meeting in the morning, dissecting eels in the afternoon and consulting with student groups in the evening. Never a dull moment for UINR’s Research Assistant, Angela Morris! In 1999, Angela was one of the first graduates from the newly-built Eskasoni High School, and she went...
It’s all about the people…Serena Paul
How is Serena Paul like Scotch tape? She holds everything together! Now if the tape came in pink (Serena’s favourite colour), the similarities would be complete. Serena is UINR’s Administrative Assistant, a fancy title for someone who does everything around the office from greeting visitors to operating the photocopier, organizing meetings and handling the mail....
It’s all about the people–Charlie Dennis
There is nowhere that Charlie Dennis is more at home than in a boat on the Bras d’Or Lakes or walking along her peaceful shores….except sitting in a boardroom navigating the complexities of government and community relations. Anyone who has seen Charlie in action knows that one of his greatest skills is listening and his...
It’s all about the people–Clifford Paul
It’s all about the people–Clifford Paul If you ask Clifford Paul, UINR’s Moose Management Coordinator, what his strongest asset is he won’t skip a beat–communication. Everything he does– from moderator of community sessions to negotiations with government departments to discussion with hunters, Elders and youth–depends on his excellent communication skills. For ten years, Clifford worked...
It’s all about the people…Lisa Young
If someone had told Lisa Young ten years ago that she would be the Executive Director of UINR, she might have thrown you out of the helicopter that she was in, doing a survey of the moose population in the Cape Breton Highlands! In those days, UINR hadn’t even started and Lisa was a young...
It’s all about the people…Hubert Nicholas
Hubert Nicholas must have salt water in his blood! He’s been out on the ocean fishing for as long as he can remember. He started working professionally as a fisherman’s helper in 1988 and eventually became Captain of his own commercial fishing business. Over the years, he’s fished lobster, snow crab, herring, rock crab, tuna...
News Bits Summer 2009
When UINR needs to twist someone’s arm, we know who to send. Mark MacPhail, UINR’s Director of Forestry just won his fourth gold medal in the Canadian National Arm Wrestling Championships! So next time you need a little persuading…Fisheries and Oceans Canada are working on a new Memorandum of Understanding with UINR that will lay...
Our People
It’s all about the people! UINR’s success comes down to the many individuals that work every day to restore Netukulimk to Unama’ki. The dedication and hard work of the staff at UINR, our Board of Directors and our many partners in government and the private sector is what makes UINR work! UINR Staff:
It’s all about the people: Annie E. Johnson
Annie E. Johnson is familiar to everyone who reads the UINR Marten…she’s our resident cartoonist! What you might not know is that Annie has other, more serious responsibilities at UINR. Currently, Annie oversees UINR’s operations and is filling Lisa Young’s position as Director of Administration while Lisa is on maternity leave. “I started at UINR...
It’s all about the people: Laurie Suitor
“I feel very lucky to do work every day that I believe in, that is consistent with my beliefs and my history, and to work with people of extraordinary talent and leadership.” Laurie Suitor is UINR’s Intergovernmental Relations & Partnership Advisor. Her job is to ensure that Mi’kmaq interests, concerns and priorities are included in...
It’s all about the people: Lorraine Marshall
Lorraine Marshall, UINR’s Community Drinking Water Quality Monitor and Sanitary Shoreline Survey Technician was born and raised in Membertou. A graduate of Sydney Academy, she continued her studies at the University College of Cape Breton and, in 1983, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She completed water monitor training at Nova Scotia Community...