Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources
UINR is Cape Breton’s Mi’kmaq voice on natural resources and the environment. Forestry, marine science research, species management, traditional Mi’kmaq knowledge, water quality monitoring, and environmental partnerships are among the organization’s responsibilities.
By integrating netukulimk (traditional Mi’kmaq management) with traditional and conventional ways of understanding, known as Two-Eyed Seeing, UINR takes the lead on best-management practices in Unama’ki. They work closely with government and First Nations organizations toward equal participation in natural resource management.
Company History
Since 1999, UINR has represented the five Mi’kmaq communities in Unama’ki – (Eskasoni, Membertou, Potlotek, Wagmatcook, We’koqma’q) on natural resources issues, contributing to an understanding and protection of Unama’ki’s ecosystem through research, monitoring, education, and management.
Company Facts
By integrating netukulimk (traditional Mi’kmaq management) with traditional and conventional ways of understanding, known as Two-Eyed Seeing, UINR takes the lead on best-management practices in Unama’ki. They work closely with government and First Nations organizations toward equal participation in natural resource management.
