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COAST is hiring an Indigenous Ocean Ecosystem Navigator

2022-05-30T22:47:44+00:00

The Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies (COAST) is hiring an Indigenous Ocean Ecosystem Navigator Position Summary Are you passionate about oceans? Do you love meeting new people? Are you interested in entrepreneurship and building clean, sustainable opportunities for Indigenous peoples and communities? COAST would like to hear from you! The Indigenous Ocean Ecosystem Navigator (Navigator) is a relationship building role that aims to connect Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities to blue economy opportunities. Click below to view the full job description. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here [...]

COAST is hiring an Indigenous Ocean Ecosystem Navigator2022-05-30T22:47:44+00:00

WLC hosts Open House: All W̱SÁNEĆ are invited

2022-06-01T17:00:48+00:00

WLC hosts Open House: All W̱SÁNEĆ are invited This upcoming Wednesday, June 8th from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is hosting an open house at the WLC offices at 800b Stellys Cross Rd. All W̱SÁNEĆ Community members are invited to attend for light refreshments, door prizes, 3 $100 prepaid Visa gift cards and 8 - $25 prepaid Visa gift cards. This is also a great opportunity to meet the team, and to hear the latest updates on the projects WLC staff are working on. Each staff member will be sharing a multimedia presentation with details on [...]

WLC hosts Open House: All W̱SÁNEĆ are invited2022-06-01T17:00:48+00:00

Great News for the Future of the J Pod Whales

2022-05-30T21:46:37+00:00

Great News for the Future of the J Pod Whales On May 26, the Center for Whale Research staff encountered J pod during a photo-ID and aerial observation survey. The team captured photographs and drone video of the ventral side of the pod’s youngest member, a calf named J59. From this, the team was able to determine that J59 is a female. Having another female is good news for the southern residents; the population’s growth is largely limited by the number of reproductively aged females. There is great hope that J59 can grow to adulthood and contribute to future generations [...]

Great News for the Future of the J Pod Whales2022-05-30T21:46:37+00:00

Progress being made at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program

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

Progress being made at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program Progress in monitoring the habitat of the KELL̵OLEMEĆEN / SRKW has recently been made as Maxwell, Patrick and Mathias undertook an expedition to areas where some of the whales are active and where the whale watchers' paths are. Assisted by two Parks Canada people, Winnie and Kirsten, who showed them these areas, they succeeded in capturing footage of how healthy certain ecosystems are. The team used BRUV technology (Baited Remote Underwater Video)to record the images. The crew traveled around Maine Island, Saturna, and Samuel Island. It is their [...]

Progress being made at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program2022-10-13T17:26:00+00:00

This time of year is known as ĆENŦEḴI

2022-06-03T20:19:27+00:00

This time of year is traditionally known as ĆENŦEḴI.  ĆENŦEḴI EȽTÁLṈEW̱JE LE TŦE SĆÁNEW̱I ENÁN JE LE U TSOS TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ EȽTÁLṈEW̱SU ȾW̱IṈETEṈs E TŦE SĆÁNEW̱NIȽ ȻE ĆÁ ŚW̱ELOXET ȽTE TŦE SĆÁNEW̱. NIȽ S,HI,WEḰ SĆÁNEW̱TŦE ŦEḴI U HÍ TŦE SṮELIṮḴEȽ X̱EN I IȽEN E TŦE ŦEḴI EȻs TUOs TÁĆEL TŦE ŦEḴI. NIȽ SU TÁĆELs ĆÍK I ĆÁȽs IȽENs TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ EȽ TÁLṈEW̱. I HO JE LE EWE ĆḴEĆEs TŦE SWÁLET SU YÁs QENETEṈ E TŦE ŚNÁEM ȻE STÁṈ Es SQÁYs TŦE SWÁLET. ÍY QÁLES TŦE SȻÁĆEL E TŦE ĆENŦEḴI ÁNW̱ȽḴÁLJ. I ȻȽ TÁĆELs TŦE W̱EW̱ELEŚ NIȽ ₭ELLET TŦE [...]

This time of year is known as ĆENŦEḴI2022-06-03T20:19:27+00:00

This Time 61 Years Ago – May 1961

2022-05-30T16:20:38+00:00

Times Colonist: May 29, 1961 Chief Thunderbird, Baptiste Paul, 7286 W. Sannich Rd., shows five year-old son Davey where all Indians can vote in Esquimalt-Sannich by election today, first time full franchise has been extended in B.C. Polling station is Brentwood Women's Institute Hall. Photo by Halkett. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

This Time 61 Years Ago – May 19612022-05-30T16:20:38+00:00

This Time 53 Years Ago – May 1969

2022-05-19T23:39:55+00:00

Times Colonist: May 27, 1969    Under a recent agreement between federal and provincial governments. Indian parents can choose between public, parochial or Indian schools for the education of their children.   But Victor Janzen, inspector or Indian schools on Vancouver Island, told Saanich Peninsula school trustees Monday night the department of Indian affairs and northern development hopes all Indians will eventually see the need to have their children taught in integrated classes.    He was outlining for the school board how the agreement signed in February affects the 250 Indian students from the four bands within the school district.    As of last [...]

This Time 53 Years Ago – May 19692022-05-19T23:39:55+00:00

Oak Bay is seeking a First Nations Advisor

2022-05-24T21:38:06+00:00

The District Oak Bay is seeking a First Nations Advisor The First Nations Advisor is an integral member of the team and is responsible to provide skills‐based training to staff and Council on intercultural competencies, engage with local First Nations to identify areas of mutual interest and explore potential partnerships. Click below for the full job description FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Oak Bay is seeking a First Nations Advisor2022-05-24T21:38:06+00:00

The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Mechanic 2

2022-05-20T22:11:55+00:00

The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Mechanic 2 Position Summary The Mechanic 2 performs skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, maintenance and repairs of all types of mechanical equipment and vehicles. The Mechanic 2 is a Union position reporting to the Mechanic Supervisor and will normally work a 40 hour work week. Interested applicants may submit their Cover Letter and Resume quoting Competition #2022-04 by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday May 31, 2022, to humanresources@victoriaairport.com. VAA is located on the homelands of the W̱SÁNEĆ People and as a result, qualified self-identified Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may be [...]

The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Mechanic 22022-05-20T22:11:55+00:00

Summer Job Opportunity with the GVHA

2022-05-20T21:57:18+00:00

Summer Job Opportunity with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Position Summary Looking for a summer job? One where you get paid to be outside enjoying the beautiful Inner Harbour? Are you interested in gaining experience in the following areas? Hospitality Tourism Customer Service Boating Team Work The GVHA is looking for people who enjoy working with the public and take pride in their work in a fun and busy environment.  This season we will welcome thousands of boaters to our Inner Harbour marinas. Once trained, shifts are on a four days on/four days off rotation.  The position starts as [...]

Summer Job Opportunity with the GVHA2022-05-20T21:57:18+00:00
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