Climate Plan Funding Announcement in Membertou
The Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources has received $893,750 from the Province to lead climate action rooted in Mi’kmaw knowledge, community priorities and culturally relevant approaches. Leah Martin, Minister of L’nu Affairs, made the announcement on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre today, June 24. The news release is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/06/24/unamaki-institute-receives-funding-climate-adaptation
Leah Martin, Minister of L’nu Affairs, announces funding for the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources during an event in the Muin Room at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre today, June 24. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Lisa Young, Executive Director of the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources, speaks at the announcement. The institute represents the five Mi’kmaw First Nation communities in Cape Breton: Eskasoni, Membertou, Potlotek, Wagmatcook and We'koqma'q. (Province of Nova Scotia)
L'Nu Affairs Minister Leah Martin and Membertou Chief Terry Paul applaud during the event. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Membertou Chief Terry Paul speaks at the event. (Province of Nova Scotia)
Membertou Chief Terry Paul, right, chats with L'nu Affairs Minister Leah Martin. (Province of Nova Scotia)