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
Blair J. Bernard Feast in the Highlands 2024
September 26, 2024Our relationships with Tiam are deep and historic. When our ancestors signed treaties with the Crown, the treaties protected our right to hunt moose, as well as our right and responsibility to be stewards of moose according to Netukulimk. This way of life provides for the needs of our families and communities and also protects … Read More
RFP: Unama’ki Watershed Data Collection & Mi’kmaq Engagement (Revised Sept 12, 2024)
August 30, 2024The Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to carry-out data collection & community engagement for sub-watersheds in Victoria, Inverness and Richmond Counties following the specifications of the Nova Scotia Municipal Flood Line Mapping (MFLM) Document (2024). Submissions should be made no later than Noon, September 25th, 2024. They can … Read More
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