The Saanich Forestry Centre is hosting a Hiring Fair
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-07-27T23:12:17+00:00RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here
WLC Open House A Great Success
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-07-18T20:01:57+00:00WLC Open House A Great Success Earlier this summer, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) opened it’s doors to W̱SÁNEĆ community members for an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about the work that happens at the WLC. Shown above the WLC team. From the back left row: Gord Elliott, Laurie Whitehead, Shauna Johnson, Marla Sampson, Joni Olsen, Dave Paul, David (SUMÉ,t) Dick, Maxwell Pelkey, Justin Fritz, Eric Pelkey, Hannah Morris, Patrick Elliott, Mathias William-Sampson On Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, the WLC hosted an Open House serving light refreshments, door prizes and space to meet the fast growing [...]
Would you like to join the team of Parks Canada park wardens?
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-07-11T19:05:12+00:00Would you like to join the team of Parks Canada park wardens? How would you like a job where you get to enjoy the outdoors and protect nature? Join the team of Parks Canada park wardens! Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you have a healthy and active lifestyle? Are you self-motivated and resourceful? Are you curious and eager to learn? Do you like interacting with people? If you answered “yes” to those questions, Parks Canada may have a job for you! Join Parks Canada and be part of Canada’s mission to protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's [...]
Local W̱SÁNEĆ paddlers to represent Canada in the UK this summer
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-07-11T18:32:40+00:00Local W̱SÁNEĆ paddlers to represent Canada in the UK this summer Six members of W̱SÁNEĆ’S Geronimo Canoe Club will be heading to the UK this August to represent Canada in the World Sprint championships. Shown above: a few of the members of the Geronimo Canoe Club Of the members of the club, Len Morris Jr., his son Jasper Morris, daughter Sakora Morris, as well as Rose Seward, Jennea Seward, and Joseph Seward (the 3rd), will all be travelling to Windsor, UK this summer to compete on the international stage at the VAA IVF World Sprints The VAA IVF World [...]
Call for Youth to participate in the W̱SÁNEĆ 2022 Summer Student programs
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-07-08T22:37:33+00:00Calling all Youth 13 and up who would like to participate in the W̱SÁNEĆ Summer Student programs Calling all youth, 13 years-old and up! W̱SÁNEĆ 2022 Summer Student programs are hosting a range of activities led by Youth Knowledge Weaver, Hannah Morris. We’ll provide transportation to the traditional places of our W̱SÁNEĆ people, where you’ll engage in land-based activities to connect with the community. If you’re interested in learning more or have questions, please contact Hannah Morris at hannah.morris@https://wsanec.com/. RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here
WLC Partners with UVIC Computer Science Student to Improve Whale Monitoring Data
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-10-13T17:25:06+00:00WLC Partners with UVIC Computer Science Student to Improve Whale Monitoring Data The W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians / QENTOL, YEN has recently partnered with UVic computer science graduate student Bachan Ghimire to help protect the KELȽOLEMEĆEN / Killer Whales. Shown above: Bachan Ghimire’s final presentation at UVIC on using Data Analytics to preserve Marine Life As part of the Federal Government’s Ocean Protection plan, the Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA) Initiative was developed specifically to provide Coastal Indigenous Groups with in-depth data on marine activity in their territory. As part of EMSA, David Dick, the Senior Manager of the SRKW [...]
Meet the QENTOL, YEN Marine Guardians
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council2022-10-13T17:21:13+00:00Meet the QENTOL, YEN Marine Guardians Learn more about the Marine Guardians and the work they're doing to help save the KELL̵OLEMEĆEN. Click play to view the short video, or read the transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw_Fl9d6SOU Interviewer: Can you tell us a bit about who you are and where you’re from? Patrick My name is Patrick Elliot, and I'm from Tsartlip First Nation, and my mom's side is from Lheidli T’enneh First nation. Yeah, I've been here my whole life. Maxwell Hi, my name is Maxwell Pelkey. My traditional name is Lemlomelek. I come from Tsawout First Nation. I also carry [...]