🐢 The Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) is currently conducting research on the wood turtle. If you have any information on this threatened species, we are asking you to reach out to our organization.

You are invited to join the Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) tomorrow, June 8th as we do our part to clean the shoreline in Ugpi'ganjig starting at 1:30pm. (Charlene)

Join us today as we do our part to clean the shoreline in Ugpi'ganjig starting at 1:30pm. (Charlene)

The Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in the World Ocean Day shoreline cleanup in Ugpi'ganjig yesterday. We had 25 volunteers who collected 20 bags of garbage from the shoreline. (Charlene)

GINU is asking for your help regarding Wood Turtle. Please reach out to us if you have any pictures or information regarding this species in our area. We will have a draw for participants who share their knowledge with us on this topic. (Charlene)

GINU installed our real-time water temperature monitoring stations along the Restigouche and Matapedia Rivers. These stations will relay air and water temperatures every thirty minutes to our website. Visit our website at ginu.co to get updates from our stations.

GINU staff and students from L.E. Reinsborough School, Terry Fox Elementary, Alaqsitew Gitpu School, and Ugpi'ganjig Leadership program released juvenile Atlantic Salmon for the fish friends program. To Learn more visit ginu.co/elementary-stu…

GINU is looking to fill two new positions. We are seeking a Biologist and a Research Technician. Please visit ginu.co to view the job postings. Deadline to apply: July 23, 2023 at 12:00pm

GINU would like to wish our summer student Ayden Barnaby the best of luck! Ayden is competing in the archery event at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). GINU proudly sponsored this talented athlete. We believe in supporting our youth as they pursue their goals.

GINU hired two summer students for seven weeks. Ayden Barnaby and Lashawnee Myo will be working with our research department. We are proud to do our part building capacity with the youth. Visit ginu.co/ginu-welcomes-… to learn more about our students.

Did you know? GINU runs a battery recycling program. We accept household batteries (no car batteries) and old cell phones. You can drop off your items at 1 Marshall Way in Listuguj. Thank you for your efforts in helping leave a lighter footprint on Mother Earth!

➡️ Over the summer, Gespe’gewa’gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) hosted two students. We were honored to mentor our youth and contribute to their career development. Ayden Barnaby shares his highlights from working here. Visit ginu.co/ginu-mentors-o… to learn more.

➡️ Lashawnee Myo joined the Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) this summer to gain experience working in science. she worked with our research department and gained new skills. She shares her experiences being part of our team. Visit ginu.co/summer-student…

GINU would like to welcome our new biologist to the GINU team. Allen Beck will be working on the coastal restoration project. If you want to learn more about Allen come visit our website at pst.cr/NZ9ZE

The Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) joins with our Indigenous community members in recognition for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. In recognition of this day, our office will be closed on Friday, September 29th.

October is Mi'gmaq History Month. October 1st is recognized as Treaty Day throughout Mi'gma'gi. Our office will be closed on Monday, October 2nd to honour this significant day.

The Gespe’gewa’gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) will be conducting a drone survey over the Eel River starting at 11am, on Tuesday, October 3rd. This work is part of our coastal restoration project.

At 10 am, the Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) will be conducting droning on Thursday, October 4th. The droning will be taking place near the Bon Ami rocks in Dalhousie. This work is part of our lump fish project as we map out fish habitat.

The Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) is hosting a lunch and learn in Ugpi'ganjig on Tuesday, October 31st. Join us in the Elder's room at 11 am. Lunch will be provided and we will have prizes for those in attendance. (Charlene)

The Gespe'gewa'gi Institute of Natural Understanding (GINU) is hosting a lunch and learn in Ugpi'ganjig tomorrow. Please join us Tuesday, October 31st in the Elder's room starting at 11 am. Lunch will be provided and we will have prizes for those in attendance. (Charlene)