Welcome to the
Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere
The Biosphere is located on Cape Breton Island – Unama’ki, in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
Our Mission
It is our mission to engage all peoples in the balanced and sustainable development of the exceptional cultural, social, environmental and economic assets within the Bras d’Or Lake watershed.
Our Vision
We envision the Bras d’Or Lake watershed as a special place where communities are joined together in thoughtful promotion of environmental assets and responsible economic development.
🌿 We`re Hiring! 🌿
The Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Region Association, in partnership with the Clean Foundation, is looking for two Natural Asset & Engagement Interns for a 15-week paid internship!
📍Location: Eskasoni, NS
💰 Pay: $17.20/hr | 35 hrs/week
📅 Start Date: May 20, 2025
Gain hands-on experience in environmental engagement, event planning, and community outreach. This position is designated and limited to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
🔗 Apply now! Link in bio.
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The Bras d`Or Lake Biosphere Region Association office will be closed today as we celebrate Nova Scotia`s Heritage Day. This years Honoree is Nora Bernard a Mi`kmaw activist and leader.
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#HeritageDay #NovaScotia #NoraBernard #capebretonisland #blbracb #blbra
📢 We`re Hiring a Contract Position!
The Bras d`Or Lake Biosphere Region Association (BLBRA) is looking for a Community Engagement and Learning (CEAL) Facilitator! This 6-month contract (starting March 2025) is a great opportunity to lead educational initiatives, organize events, and engage communities in the Bras d`Or Lake watershed.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Support citizen science & water monitoring
✅ Organize Bras d’Or Watch events
✅ Develop educational resources
✅ Facilitate community & school workshops
If you’re passionate about education and sustainability, apply today!
🔗 Link in our bio!
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#JobOpportunity #CommunityEngagement #BiosphereReserve #BrasdOrLake #NovaScotia #capebreton #capebretonisland #explorens #unesco #unamaki #explorethebrasdor #blbra #blbracb
Members of our board are at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre for the Unama`ki - Cape Breton Island Tourism Summit! 🌊✨ A day filled with incredible insights, inspiring ideas, and the vibrant culture of Cape Breton. Grateful to connect and learn with so many passionate leaders in tourism!
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#CapeBreton #Unamaki #TourismSummit BLBRA #capebreton #capebretonisland #explorens #unesco
Welcome to our acap photo series!
These information sheets were created by one of our Partners, @acapcb, and offer a brief introduction of the various species that inhabit our biosphere.
We will be adding 55 more examples every Monday and Friday starting May 13, 2024 until the end of November.
Why not collect all 57 in your own reference binder?
You can discover where you will find these examples and thousands of other observations of species found in our own backyard by visiting the iNaturalist.ca website (link in bio). You can also learn how to contribute your own discoveries and observations to that valuable dataset!
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#yourbrasdor #biosphere #nature #capebreton #capebretonisland #explorens #acapcb #iNaturalist
Name that place? Where is Cape Breton Island can this hidden gem be found 🌲💎
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#yourbrasdor #biosphere #nature #capebreton #capebretonisland #explorens #unesco #unamaki
Welcome to our acap photo series!
These information sheets were created by one of our Partners, @acapcb, and offer a brief introduction of the various species that inhabit our biosphere.
We will be adding 55 more examples every Monday and Friday starting May 13, 2024 until the end of November.
Why not collect all 57 in your own reference binder?
You can discover where you will find these examples and thousands of other observations of species found in our own backyard by visiting the iNaturalist.ca website (link in bio). You can also learn how to contribute your own discoveries and observations to that valuable dataset!
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#yourbrasdor #biosphere #nature #capebreton #capebretonisland #explorens #acapcb #iNaturalist
Our Partners
