$1.5 million newly awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will enable the continuation of a successful partnership—Apoqnmatulti’k [Mi'kmaw for 'we help each other'] — a collaboration between the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR), the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq/Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (CMM/MCG), the Marine Institute of Natural and Academic Science (MINAS), the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN), Dalhousie University, Acadia University, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). 

The true strength of Apoqnmatulti'k comes from the relationships and trust that have been built and the lessons learned along the way. It is those relationships that underpin the project's scientific outcomes and successes.

It was an exciting year for Apoqnmatulti'k! Check out some updates from this project.

Dive into stories from projects around the world, including Apoqnmatulti’k, in the 2020 OTN annual report.

Apoqnmatulti’k held a session as part of the OTN Symposium on November 15, 2021.

This session featured the student researchers of Apoqnmatulti’k and their perspectives on bringing together Mi’kmaw, local, and western ways of knowing for aquatic stewardship.

Today is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which emerged from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Call to Action #80. This is a day for recognition and remembrance of the ongoing harm caused by residential schools. It is also a day for reflection and action.

Apoqnmatulti’k’s purpose extends well beyond aquatic animal tracking and the collection of scientific data—it provides a scaffold for co-learning, equal participation, and building relationships and trust.

Learn more about the Apoqnmatulti’k story.

This spring, Apoqnmatulti’k hosted an art contest for grades 6-9 students and classes from across Nova Scotia. The creativity and passion shown by the students who participated is inspiring and we are thrilled to share the winning submissions in celebration of World Oceans Day.

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting art contest for students in grades 6-9 across Nova Scotia! Visit our events page for all the details!