About
UMNB
Who we are:
The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a bilingual association of sixty-one local governments of all sizes, representing over one third of New Brunswick’s population.
Since 1994, UMNB has advocated for strong, sustainable communities throughout the province. Our members decide UMNB’s policies & priorities through member resolutions, at regional Zone meetings, and at our Annual General Meeting. Together, our members tackle local challenges and share solutions to make life better for their citizens.
The land on which we work and gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Wəlastəkewiyik / Maliseet), Mi’kmaq and Peskotomuhkati Peoples, whose ancestors signed “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations.
Acknowledging the land is Indigenous protocol. To recognize the land is an expression of our gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we are on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.
What we do:
Unite
New Brunswick municipalities of all sizes – cities, towns, villages, and rural communities – and both official languages.
Represent
our members’ interests & concerns and ensure local priorities are on the provincial agenda.
Connect
municipal leaders across the province to exchange knowledge and solutions that strengthen their communities.
Inform
our members & government through research, professional development, and insider analysis.