Monthly Archives: June 2021

WLC launches Southern Resident Killer Whale Monitoring Program

2022-10-13T17:25:40+00:00

Prior to colonization, the W̱SÁNEĆ people were part of nature, not apart from it. Since the removal and interruption of the natural ways of being, both W̱SÁNEĆ people and the killer whales have suffered. As such, the WLC is in the beginning stages of creating a Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) Monitoring Program. The SRKW Monitoring Program is a multi-year initiative that seeks to remedy the colonial interruption by creating something that resembles a W̱SÁNEĆ Guardian Program, like many other First Nations have done. This program will restore the balance between the W̱SÁNEĆ and the KELȽOLEMEĆEN / Orcas, get [...]

WLC launches Southern Resident Killer Whale Monitoring Program2022-10-13T17:25:40+00:00

Garden City Landscaping Now Hiring

2021-06-25T19:08:58+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Garden City, a local contracting company currently working on the Hamsterly Playground has expressed interest in hiring from one of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. The opportunity would start as a temporary position but has long-term potential in the future. If interested, please contact Chris Stansfield via phone at 250 385 4858 MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Garden City Landscaping Now Hiring2021-06-25T19:08:58+00:00

WLC explores carbon sequestration as a new potential revenue stream

2021-06-24T19:07:14+00:00

 According to the colonial capitalist system, forests do not have financial value unless they are cut down. This extractive perspective has resulted in devastating impacts to the forests and the oceans in W̱SÁNEĆ territory. In fact, nearly all Coastal Douglas-fir-associated plant communities are considered threatened or endangered due to extensive development.  Image courtesy of Raincoast.org As the non-Indigenous world, at last, begins to understand the inherent value of the earth, more and more companies and political bodies are coming under pressure to show, at minimum, a neutral impact on the environment. And, with this pressure, a unique opportunity [...]

WLC explores carbon sequestration as a new potential revenue stream2021-06-24T19:07:14+00:00

The Georgia Strait Alliance is now hiring an Operations Coordinator. 

2021-06-25T19:12:19+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY The Georgia Strait Alliance is now hiring an Operations Coordinator. Position: Operations Coordinator Compensation: $22,500 for 0.5 FTE, with the ability to design own work week based on schedule and organizational needs,  plus paid vacation, personal leave and flexible work environment Preferred start date: flexible based on candidate Closing date: when the position is filled Learn More MORE OPPORTUNITIES

The Georgia Strait Alliance is now hiring an Operations Coordinator. 2021-06-25T19:12:19+00:00

The WLC launches Community Skills & Small Business Showcase

2021-09-10T18:56:09+00:00

  The WLC has launched a community skills and small business showcase to enhance economic development, skills training and employment rates within the community. Shown above: Pottery by Faye Oakes Recently, the WLC created and launched an Art Protocol - specifically showcasing W̱SÁNEĆ artists that offer large scale commercial art - such as murals, totem poles, sculptures and the types of large installations typically commissioned for public buildings. The intention of this initiative was to provide culturally appropriate direction for settlers that wish to commission W̱SÁNEĆ art, ensuring proper considerations and compensation are provided. In addition to the [...]

The WLC launches Community Skills & Small Business Showcase2021-09-10T18:56:09+00:00

Wanted: Board Members For Victoria Women’s Transition House

2021-06-11T22:47:08+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Apply By June 18th. Are you interested in volunteering as a Board Member for an organization that is committed to supporting women and their right to live a life free of relationship violence and abuse? The Victoria Women’s Transition House Society is a well-established, respected and successful not-forprofit organization committed to this cause. Expressions of interest are requested from individuals who would like to volunteer on the Board of Directors for a two-year term. Learn more MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Wanted: Board Members For Victoria Women’s Transition House2021-06-11T22:47:08+00:00

The WLC celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA + members of our community during Pride month

2021-07-09T21:42:27+00:00

The WLC celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA + members of our community during Pride month. Shown above: the Two-Spirit Flag No matter how our members identify, or what their sexual orientation is, it’s critical all our members feel included and safe within our community. We recognize the correlation between good holistic health and the freedom to be who you truly are. It is a month to celebrate our friends and relatives who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+  Indeed, there is much evidence to suggest that strict gender roles and heteronormativity are concepts imposed upon us through colonization. Many Indigenous cultures have terms [...]

The WLC celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA + members of our community during Pride month2021-07-09T21:42:27+00:00

Tsawout hereditary Chief Eric Pelkey tells the story of the ancient village of QENEN,IW̱

2024-06-18T18:47:24+00:00

Tsawout hereditary Chief Eric Pelkey tells the story of the ancient village of QENEN,IW̱ Click below to listen to Eric tell the story in English. Click below to listen to PENÁĆ tell the story in SENĆOŦEN. QENEṈ,IW̱ The history of QENEṈ,IW̱ was passed on to us by our Elders because it deals with the natural laws of the W̱SANEĆ people. In relating the history and the incidents that brought about the name QENEṈ,IW̱. Our Elders told us that many years ago our family had a reefnet site SX̱IX̱TE; that was directly across the bay from what is now [...]

Tsawout hereditary Chief Eric Pelkey tells the story of the ancient village of QENEN,IW̱2024-06-18T18:47:24+00:00

June 22: W̱SÁNEĆ Territories Indigenous Peoples Virtual Forum

2021-06-03T23:07:46+00:00

Share Your Vision For The Saanich Peninsula with the Municipalities in a Virtual Planning Forum The municipalities of Central Saanich, North Saanich and the Town of Sidney are holding an Indigenous-only Official Community Planning Engagement Session this coming June 22nd. When: June 22nd 6-8pm Where: Zoom or call in Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81553574125?pwd=bGNrMjFzZ3dTejhHUDhhRHQ3RlJpUT09 Meeting ID: 815 4347 4125 Passcode: 545835 Dial-in Option: 1-778-907-2071 This virtual forum is being held to solicit W̱SÁNEĆ perspectives and vision for the future of the Saanich peninsula.  The feedback gathered during this Official Community Planning session is used to inform Community Planning within the districts [...]

June 22: W̱SÁNEĆ Territories Indigenous Peoples Virtual Forum2021-06-03T23:07:46+00:00

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Youth Reef Net Workers

2021-06-03T21:22:57+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY As an organization focused on self-determination, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council promotes the W̱SÁNEĆ culture, traditional practices, and SENĆOŦEN language, including the original W̱SÁNEĆ management of the environment as it was meant to be. The WLC also seeks to promote sustainable and equitable development of resources within W̱SÁNEĆ Territory. One of the projects the WLC is currently facilitating is the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth SX̱OLE (Reef Net) Project.  The 12 W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Workers will work closely and under the direction of knowledge holders to learn the specific knowledge to construct the SX̱OLE. Once the Reef Net [...]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Youth Reef Net Workers2021-06-03T21:22:57+00:00
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