Nature Based Climate Solutions RFP
UINR is requesting proposals for a Nature Based Climate Solution strategic plan for an are in Unama’ki. See the entire RFP for details: UINR RFP Nature Smart Climate Solutions 06 Dec 2021[37]
Request for Proposals – Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative
The Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative (MFI) is a province-wide effort to develop, manage and promote a Mi’kmaq-based forestry sector in which Mi’kmaq forestry stewardship and utilization are demonstrated, resulting in diverse opportunities in the forestry sector for Mi’kmaq individuals and communities. The objective of the work outlined in this Request for Proposal is to complete a … Read More
Three Job Opportunities
We have three job openings right now. We’d love to have you join our team! Click on the job titles for full postings, and submit your application to Annie Johnson, Director of Administration, annie@uinr.ca Renewable Energy Coordinator Spruce Budworm Coordinator Communications Officer 2022 Click on the title for a full posting.
Happy Valentines Day! Kesaltimkewey Na’kwek!
Here’s a downloadable PDF of some Mi’kmaw-inspired valentines for the loved ones in your life: valentines 2022
UINR 2021 Scholarships
Announcing UINR’s annual scholarships for individuals pursuing careers in science and natural resource management. Deadline is Monday, July 12. Apply today! For full descriptions, click on the links: Georgia pacific scholarship 2020 PH Paper Scholarship 2020 PHP Forestry scholarship 2020
Media Release: Kluskap IPCA Land Purchase at Cape Dauphin
Click for the full news release: IPCA Media Release
UINR Partnership Tenets
As a Mi’kmaw organization, we value insights from Western science and we also value our own ways of knowing and being. Given the interest in Two-Eyed Seeing, reconciliation and the need for many projects to collaborate and partner with Indigenous peoples, we would like to provide guidance on how this can be achieved with UINR. … Read More
We love Unama’ki species, and we know you love them too!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Ksaltimkewey na’kwek! We have just the right Valentine messages for your loved ones. Spread the love! Download these Valentines, cut them out, give them out to your Valentines. Click this link to see all 12 Valentines: UINR Valentines
Mackerel MEK
As part of our on-going commitment to learn about important species from our knowledge holders, UINR is pleased to introduce another addition to our Mi’kmaw knowledge booklets! While many of our previous booklets focused on species at risk, Atlantic mackerel, amalamek, continues to provide for our people as food and bait for other species when … Read More
Nikani Awtiken video: There’s no telling where the path will lead you
As Mi’kmaq, we respect the knowledge and traditions that are passed down from our Elders, especially those that guide our youth. One of the programs we are so proud of at UINR is Nikani Awtiken, a summer camp for Mi’kmaq youth to learn about Traditional Mi’kmaq Knowledge and natural resource management through the guiding principles … Read More
Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas (IPCAs) Report
This report was commissioned to describe the initiation of an exploratory study gathering Mi’kmaw views from all five communities in Unama’ki – Eskasoni, Membertou, Potlotek, Wagmatcook and We’koqma’q – regarding what they think is important to include in a management plan for Mi’kmaq-led Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). The study used the Kluskap Wilderness … Read More
Maliamuki’k Msit Ko’kmanaq: Species Watch
UINR has partnered with CEPI Youth to launch an exciting new contest, where you can win great prizes while learning about the species-at-risk that live in the Bras d’Or Lakes Watershed. To enter you must submit a photo via social media (Facebook or Instagram) or iNaturalist (Project name TBA) or by email. Include the following … Read More