Our Mission

Our mission is to support resilient, environmentally sustainable communities across Unama'ki – Cape Breton.

Founded in 1992 to address industrial pollution, ACAP Cape Breton has grown into a dynamic organization. Our four core areas of work are:

  1. Habitat Restoration

  2. Monitoring & Research

  3. Environmental Education

  4. Waste Diversion

ACAP Cape Breton Statement of Values:

Action: We put knowledge into action through restoration, education, and advocacy.

Solidarity: We support a sustainable future for all, across environmental, social, and economic spheres.

Humility: We are continuously learning and deepening our expertise.

Holism: We recognize that the complexity of the world around us requires systems-thinking and holistic solutions to address ecological challenges.

Care: We employ care and respect towards all living things, human and non-human.

Reconciliation: We are committed to true reconciliation with Indigenous communities, through respectful relations, good partnerships, and recognition of Mi’kmaq as custodians of the land in Unama’ki.

Collaboration: We recognize that good work is achieved through collaboration and partnerships.

Evidence: We respect diverse evidence sources, such as scientific literature, community-held knowledge, lived experience, and oral history.

Hope: We recognize the vital importance of hope in facing environmental challenges.

Community: We are community members, and our work serves the communities that surround us.

Active citizenship: We believe that environmental challenges are solved through democratic participation and an informed, engaged citizenry.