Welcome to Winter
Winter is here, but so far it’s not like any winter in recent memory. Climate change is definitely having its effect and at UINR, we are watching things very closely. One of our major concerns is the erosion at Malagwatch cemetary. We are taking an active role in preserving this culturally sensitive site that is...
Pjila’si – Autumn 2009
Fall is a time of change. As the leaves turn colour and the kids go back to school, we spot geese flying south and hunters’ orange in the Highlands! UINR is proud to have played a part in the development of the Mi’kmaq Moose Hunting Guidelies, recently released by the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq...
Ten Years!
On July 20th,1999, Chiefs Terry Paul, Allison Bernard, Morley Googoo, Mary Louise Bernard and Lindsay Marshall put their signatures to the official documents of the association that would grow into the vibrant organization UINR is today. In a special issue of the UINR MARTEN we look back over the past 10 years and collect up...
Pjila’si – Winter 2008
In some ways it seems like it was just yesterday that the spark ignited for what was to become the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources. 10 years later and UINR is the Mi’kmaq voice on natural resources and the environment in Unama’ki. UINR is a unique and effective partnership of state-of-the art marine science and...
Pjilasi
In some ways it seems like it was just yesterday that the spark ignited for what was to become the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources. 10 years later and UINR is the Mi’kmaq voice on natural resources and the environment in Unama’ki. UINR is a unique and effective partnership of state-of-the art marine science and...
Pjila’si – Autumn 2008
After the wettest summer that anyone can remember, I am sure I am not the only one hoping for nice weather through the fall. We are pretty excited at UINR to be a part of what we think is going to be a landmark event for our people and self government–Mawikwamk Wjit Tia’muk, Mi’kmaq Gathering...
Pjila’si – Summer 2008
With the warm weather and sunshine of summer comes growth, and UINR is growing again! Lisa Young is on maternity leave and, as you see, I am taking some time, on a part-time basis, to fill in for her while she is away. We’ve had some new arrivals at UINR, and I don’t just mean...
Pjila’si – Spring 2008
The coltsfoot are flowering, the robins are returning, and the smelt are in the brooks! Siwkw was a time when Mi’kmaq families gathered together their belongings and moved to the coast, relying on the resources of the lakes, rivers, and streams for their livelihood. Besides the plentiful resources of the sea, summer camps were more...
Pjila’si – Winter 2007
Another Winter is here, and while climate change has given us less snow and warmer weather, there’s no change to the short days and long nights that come with the season. At one time, our people really benefitted from the deep snow. We were able to travel on it easily with our snowshoes and toboggans,...
Pjila’si – Autumn 2007
Traditionally, the fall is the beginning of the Mi’kmaq year. As the birds began their flight south, Mi’kmaq people began their migration from the lakes and ocean to their inland homes. Birds, eels, salmon, moose, and beaver were plentiful and fall was the time to harvest and lay in supplies for the long winter ahead....
Pjila’si – Summer 2007
Nipk, Summer is here! With the changing of the season, we are also seeing changes here at UINR. Charlie, our Executive Director, has taken a leave of absence from his position as he concentrates his energy on the job of Chief of Eskasoni. He will still be involved with UINR as a member of the...
Pjila’si – Spring 2007
Since Spring is the time of new beginnings, I thought I would take an opportunity to recognize some of the people working behind the scenes at UINR–our Board of Directors. The UINR Board has representatives from our five Unama’ki communities. Traditionally, the five Chiefs have formed our Board. Now that I am Chief, I will...