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
Request for Proposals
July 25, 2024UINR is initiating an RFP for firms or individuals interested in assisting Unama’ki Mi’kmaq communities and organizations to develop and implement plans that improve local capacity to manage marine preparedness and environmental response in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Interested parties are required to submit one copy of their proposal. The proposal must … Read More
Employment Opportunity: Camp Counselors
July 9, 2024Nikani Awtiken is a program for Mi’kmaw youth ages 14-18 that provides rich cultural experiences, immersing youth in Traditional Mi’kmaw Knowledge and natural resource management, with the aim to foster deeper relationships with Wksitqamu. This year Nikani Awtiken will be hosted at Camp Rankin near St.Peters. Counselors will need to be available for training days … Read More
UINR 2024 Scholarships – Applications now Open!
June 17, 2024We’re excited to announce that applications for this year’s scholarships are now being accepted. All the information can be found at the links below. Applications can be emailed to the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@uinr.ca. Deadline to apply is July 15th. Five $1000 scholarships for students in Sciences and Technology, offered in partnership with Georgia Pacific: … Read More