Wisisk.ca is an educational tool created by Anqotum Resource Management, a department of the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC). The site features species that hold cultural significance to our Mi’kmaq communities, with Mi’kmaq language translations and information that supports learning, connection, and environmental awareness.

The NSMTC is an Indigenous organization that supports seven Mi’kmaq Member Nations and works with over 25 other First Nations across Atlantic Canada to deliver services and build capacity in areas such as clean energy, water and waste management, post-secondary education, employment and training, infrastructure, health services, and environmental stewardship.

Anqotum Resource Management leads the NSMTC’s environmental work on behalf of eight Mi’kmaq communities – Ugpi’ganjig, Oinpegitjoig, Natoaganeg, Metepenagiag, L'nui Menikuk, Tjipõgtõtjg, Amlamgog, and Elsipogotog. Our name, Anqotum, means “I care for our environment.” Our work includes traditional knowledge gathering, habitat restoration, research, education, and fostering community stewardship to protect maqamikew (land), samqwan (water), and wisisk (animals).

 

 

Acknowledgements

Language translations and pronunciations were provided by the Natoaganeg Language Committee.

Recording services were provided in-kind by Rewind 95.9.

Project funding was provided by the Government of Canada.