Yearly Archives: 2021

WLC to partner with post secondary institutions to provide enhanced support for self-employed community members

2021-08-31T21:23:04+00:00

The Government of BC’s expanded adoption of social and First Nations-focused procurement policies means there are new opportunities for W̱SÁNEĆ owned businesses to bid and win government contracts.    However, many community-owned businesses don’t yet qualify to bid on lucrative public sector contracts, and that’s where the WLC’s latest initiative comes in. Collaboratively with the South Island Prosperity Partnership(SIPP), the WLC is working to partner with post-secondary organizations like Camosun College, University of Victoria and Royal Roads. These partnerships would result in the development of accessible micro-credential programs to equip local entrepreneurs with the knowledge and qualifications to [...]

WLC to partner with post secondary institutions to provide enhanced support for self-employed community members2021-08-31T21:23:04+00:00

WLC is Hiring An Office Manager

2021-08-30T18:39:34+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Deadline Extended: Apply by September 27th The WLC currently has 8 staff and office space that needs management. Accordingly, the WLC is hiring an office manager.  The Office Manager will be responsible for planning meetings and taking meeting minutes, ensuring data and files are organized, answering phone calls and emails, paying invoices and tracking budgets, and other administrative tasks. The Office Manager will work closely with the Director of Operations and the various WLC managers to ensure policies are implemented and that the WLC office runs smoothly. Learn More MORE OPPORTUNITIES [...]

WLC is Hiring An Office Manager2021-08-30T18:39:34+00:00

QM Environmental is hiring HAZMAT workers

2021-08-27T22:15:10+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY QM Environmental is hiring HAZMAT workers. These are entry-level, full-time union positions. No experience is necessary and PPE will be provided, except for steel-toed boots (hard hats are recommended). QM Environmental is one of Canada's largest full-service national civil and environmental remediation firms. We are always committed to health, safety and the environment, along with our highly trained and qualified personnel. Immediate Employment Opportunities for Hazmat Workers $ 19.50 - $ 24 / hour Employment Type: Full-time, unionized, 40 hours per week Location: Victoria, BC Learn More MORE OPPORTUNITIES [...]

QM Environmental is hiring HAZMAT workers2021-08-27T22:15:10+00:00

How the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Came To Be

2021-08-30T22:28:13+00:00

The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council has been over 20 years in the making. Today, with 8 staff and several prominent wins under its belt, we reflect on the story of how the WLC came to be. Shown above, the Gulf Islands. The roots of the WLC began with the formation of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve In 2003, the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) was founded and subsequently, another colonial body began operations in W̱SÁNEĆ territory. A consultation committee (also known as the GINPR Parks Committee) was developed under Parks, which consisted of one Chief and one [...]

How the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Came To Be2021-08-30T22:28:13+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardian Program Announces Name & Logo

2022-10-13T17:26:33+00:00

Since David Dick joined the team as the Senior Manager of the South Resident Killer Whale Monitoring program in June, he's been busy working hard to bring the W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardian Program to life. Shown above The QENTOL, YEN W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians new logo, by James Jimmy There have been two major accomplishments towards launching the program, the first is the announcement of the SENĆOŦEN name of the program. The second, the successful completion of the logo design contest, resulting in a visual identity created by a W̱SÁNEĆ Community member. After several discussions with the W̱SÁNEĆ  Language Committee members; [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardian Program Announces Name & Logo2022-10-13T17:26:33+00:00

Report on the W̱SÁNEĆ Territories Indigenous People’s Forum

2021-08-18T19:41:44+00:00

Over the last 6 months, the WLC has been working with the communities of Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich to develop policy recommendations to include in their updated Official Community Plans. In June, the municipalities of Central and North Saanich and the Town of Sidney hosted a W̱SÁNEĆ members community forum to learn about Indigenous concerns and hopes for the future of W̱SÁNEĆ territory.   The ideas put forward in this forum, compiled in this recently released report,  along with the policy recommendations made by the WLC are now being worked into the new Official Community Plans and [...]

Report on the W̱SÁNEĆ Territories Indigenous People’s Forum2021-08-18T19:41:44+00:00

Mosaic is seeking an Operations Administrator

2021-08-18T19:26:02+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Apply by September 3rd Mosaic is seeking an Operations Administrator for a 2 year intern role, in support of the Indigenous Intern Leadership Program, to work out of their Nanaimo or Nanoose Bay office on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Learn More MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Mosaic is seeking an Operations Administrator2021-08-18T19:26:02+00:00

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia is hiring

2021-08-06T21:17:34+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Apply by August 23rd Work with historic records of the LTSA that may be of particular interest to Indigenous researchers and First Nations. It is expected that these records will assist First Nations and First Nation government entities as they seek to gain access to historic land information on their traditional territories and as they pursue land claim and economic development interests. Learn More MORE OPPORTUNITIES

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia is hiring2021-08-06T21:17:34+00:00

Cinevic is looking for participants in the second international Super 8 filmmaking event!

2021-07-23T19:05:25+00:00

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Interested in filmmaking? Cinevic is looking for ONE W̱SÁNEĆ community member to take part in the second international Super 8 filmmaking event! Cinevic will provide... One Super 8 colour film cartridge, approximately 3 minutes long Super 8 filmmaking webinar video  Access to a Super 8 camera from CineVic for one week Film processing and digital scan Artist screening fee (we pay you to show your work!)  Public screening event in Fall 2021 (details TBA and pending provincial health orders) Learn more here: https://cinevic.ca/.../one-take-super-8-event.../ Apply by email: director@cinevic.ca Deadline July 31st Please share with anyone you [...]

Cinevic is looking for participants in the second international Super 8 filmmaking event!2021-07-23T19:05:25+00:00

South Island Chiefs Come Together To Condemn Violence, Call for Peace

2021-07-23T18:37:32+00:00

On July 9th, the Chiefs of the Songhees Nation, Esquimalt Nation, Beecher Bay First Nation, T’Sou-ke Nation, Malahat First Nation, ­Tsawout First Nation, Tsartlip First Nation, ­Pauquachin First Nation and Tseycum First Nation came together to issue a joint statement condemning violence in their territories and calling for peace. Chiefs from nine First Nations gather to issue a joint statement condemning violence and calling for peace. Image courtesy of Randall Garrison The rising death toll attributed to Crown and Church-sponsored Residential Schools led to the cancellation of Canada Day and an outpouring of support as South Island residents [...]

South Island Chiefs Come Together To Condemn Violence, Call for Peace2021-07-23T18:37:32+00:00
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