UINR 2025 Scholarships Applications Now Open

June 9, 2025News, Opportunities, Uncategorized

UINR 2025 Scholarships   There are five $1000 scholarships available.   Eligibility Scholarships are awarded based on demonstration of leadership, academic achievement and community involvement. Applicants must be a registered band member of the Unama’ki District, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level certificate, diploma or degree program, or a recent (2025) graduate of … Read More

2025 Forestry Scholarship Applications Now Open

June 9, 2025News, Opportunities, Uncategorized

There is one $5000 scholarship available. Eligibility Scholarships are awarded based on demonstration of leadership, academic achievement and community involvement. Applicants must be a registered band member of the Unama’ki District, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level certificate, diploma or degree program, or a recent (2025) graduate of a recognized Forestry program. How … Read More

Charlie Joe Dennis Memorial Scholarship

June 9, 2025News, Opportunities, Uncategorized

Charlie Joe Dennis Memorial Scholarship   Charlie Joe Dennis, the founder of Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources, was a community leader and former chief of Eskasoni First Nation. Charlie embodied Netukulimk, the sacred responsibility of caring for Wksɨtqamu, and he did i t through kindness, humour and his ability to bring people together for a … Read More

Job Opportunity: Nuji Kelo’toqatijik / Earth Keeper

April 11, 2025Earth Keepers, Opportunities

UINR is currently searching for Nuji Kelo’toqatijik / Earth Keeper to join our team. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible and ending March 31, 2026 Salary: starting at $48,709 Deadline for application: April 28, 2025 4pm AST Click link to download as a pdf: Nuji Kelo’toqatijik / Earth Keeper 2025 Job Post … Read More

Some Good News for Na’jipuktaqnej

Some Good News for Na’jipuktaqnej

March 19, 2025Species at Risk

The Unama’ki Na’jipuktaqnej population has been severely affected by the devastating white-nose syndrome, which is believed to have resulted in the deaths of millions of bats across Turtle Island. White-nose syndrome primarily impacts the species of bats that hibernate in caves and mines during the winter months. Nevertheless, there is a glimmer of hope. Following … Read More

Kesaltimkewey na’kwek!

February 10, 2025News

Download the whole set of UINR Valentine’s as a PDF by clicking on this link:  UINR Valentines        

World Wetland’s Day

February 2, 2025News

Wetlands are vital. They shield our communities from severe storms and floods, act as reservoirs during times of drought, capture and store carbon, and help keep our drinking water clean. For the Mi’kmaq, they offer a place to hunt, fish and collect traditional medicines. A place where we can reconnect with Wksɨtqamu. Preserving our wetlands … Read More

Job Opportunity: Etuaptmumk Knowledge Hub for Natural Climate Solutions Manager

January 8, 2025IPCA, News, Opportunities, Uncategorized

UINR is currently searching for an individual to take on the exciting new position, Etuaptmumk Knowledge Hub for Natural Climate Solutions Manager. This is a full time position for 4.25 years – based in Unama’ki or through a hybrid arrangement. Start Date: February 2025 Salary Range: Starting at $61,059. Deadline for application: January 24, 2024 … Read More

Media Release: New Etuaptmumk Resources for Nova Scotia Schools

October 23, 2024Communications & Outreach, Netukulimk, News

For immediate release: October 23, 2024 New Etuaptmumk Resources for Nova Scotia Schools Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) has partnered with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to develop resources to support Etuaptmumk learning in schools across Nova Scotia. As part of this collaboration, UINR has developed a series of six videos … Read More

Blair J. Bernard Feast in the Highlands 2024

Blair J. Bernard Feast in the Highlands 2024

September 26, 2024Moose, Netukulimk, News

Our 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)

RFP: Unama’ki Watershed Data Collection & Mi’kmaq Engagement (Revised Sept 12, 2024)

August 30, 2024News

The 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