$500,000.00 in emergency funding has been granted by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada to allow UINR (Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources) to take measures to protect Mi’kmaq culturally significant lands on the Bras d’Or Lakes in Malagawatch, Cape Breton. UINR’s Annie Johnson explains, “Over the years erosion has threatened the ancient cemetery and shrine that has … Read More
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) advises the public that the harvesting of bi-valve molluscs (except sea scallops) for recreational or commercial purposes within the foreshore and waters within 5 km of the Counties of Victoria and Cape Breton, including the Bras d’Or Lakes within these counties, is closed due to an increase in levels of … Read More
Every year UINR publishes a calendar and this year we are featuring plants of cultural importance to the Mi’kmaq people. Every year our calendars go fast! If you would like to receive a copy send your contact information right away to info@uinr.ca. Only one calendar per address. This is one that you won’t want to … Read More
Join us in Eskasoni on Wednesday from 1–6 for our launch of Sespite’tmnej-Let’s protect eel habitat at the Eugene Denny Memorial Boardroom, Crane Cove Seafoods, Eskasoni. Door prizes will be drawn every hour!! UINR will be there to answer questions about the Bras d’Or Lakes and ways to protect eels and their habitat.
UINR is looking for ideas from youth, Elders and everyone in between. Share what you feel is harming the Membertou Brook, Reservoir and other streams in your community and any ideas that you have to help solve the problem. Drop in Thursday November 4, 2010 from 6 to 9 pm at Membertou Trade & Convention … Read More
What better way to spend a summer day?! In hip waders and with pens and paper in hand, Mi’kmaq technicians and scientists from Eskasoni, Membertou and Potlotek received Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) training and certification by Environment Canada this summer. CABIN assesses the condition of rivers. It is a national program for determining the … Read More
To keep our readers up-to-date on the state of Unama’ki Mi’kmaq fisheries, here is an update on the 2010 season so far. Lobster prices showed a slight improvement over last year because of the slow recovery of the economy. On average, the price was 10% to 20% more than last year. The slight improvements in … Read More
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 … Read More
This story actually happened to me and my good friend, Lawrence Toney.Lawrence was involved in several areas where oysters beds were found. Most of the oysters were bought by me for sale in the Canadian market and restaurant trade. Over the years, I have heard many stories around the campfire and listening to Elders tell … Read More
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Malagawatch occupies 661 hectares in the southeastern part of Inverness County on the Bras d’Or Lakes. Mala has the unique distinction of being jointly owned by the five Mi’kmaq communities in Unama’ki and has a long history steeped in cultural and political significance. It plays an important part in ancient Mi’kmaq life and today is … Read More
Around UINR Shelley Denny is known to be active in many aspects of marine biology, but ask anyone what Shelley is most passionate about in her work and the answer is EEL! The eel represents to Shelley much more than a creature to be studied, she recognizes its spiritual, cultural and historical signifiance to the … Read More