Monthly Archives: August 2022

This Time 8 Years Ago – August 2014

2022-08-15T21:49:35+00:00

The Vancouver Sun: Aug 28, 2014 SALT SPRING ISLAND Protesters disrupt construction over First Nations burial ground SARAH PETRESCU VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST    The sharp roar of saws and a generator coming from a construction site on Grace Islet Tuesday morning was too much for Tseycum Chief Vern Jacks.    After paddling in the Cowichan Tribes big canoe over to the small island, where a luxury home is being built over a First Nations burial ground, he stood on the shore and yelled to the workers: “You would never do this to your ancestors. Think about your kids, your family.”    About two [...]

This Time 8 Years Ago – August 20142022-08-15T21:49:35+00:00

Youth Knowledge Weaver Leads Restoration & Reclamation within W̱SÁNEĆ 2022 Summer Student Programs

2022-08-22T21:58:30+00:00

Youth Knowledge Weaver Leads Restoration & Reclamation within W̱SÁNEĆ 2022 Summer Student Programs This summer, the WLC’s Hannah Morris, in her role as Youth Knowledge Weaver, is leading the W̱SÁNEĆ 2022 Summer Student programs to support youth in learning about environmental restoration, to connect with other W̱SÁNEĆ youth as well as traditional W̱SÁNEĆ territory. On a beautiful July day W̱SÁNEĆ Youth, led by Youth Knowledge Weaver, Hannah Morris, out on Russell Island with the HLRS (Cowichan) and W̱SÁNEĆ sea garden restoration team Hannah Morris is the Youth Knowledge Weaver at the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC). As a part of this [...]

Youth Knowledge Weaver Leads Restoration & Reclamation within W̱SÁNEĆ 2022 Summer Student Programs2022-08-22T21:58:30+00:00

Photos taken at this year’s First Salmon Ceremony

2022-08-24T20:54:07+00:00

This year's first salmon ceremony took place on July 20th at Goldstream on the reserve. W̱SÁNEĆ Elders, the Language group, the Reef Net students, and ȽAU, WELṈEW̱ students were a part of the ceremony. The ceremony was carried out to restore the SĆÁNEW̱ to the W̱SÁNEĆ people. RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Photos taken at this year’s First Salmon Ceremony2022-08-24T20:54:07+00:00

This Time 38 Years Ago – August 1984

2022-08-15T21:43:19+00:00

Times Colonist: Aug 5, 1984 Native Indian women fight for equality By Alek de March    Native Indian women are fighting a two-front war for equality, says Rusty Underwood, founder and co-ordinator of the Tsawout Native Women’s Association.    “We are fighting the discriminatory sections in the Indian Act while, at the same time, trying to make our own people aware of the impact the unjust treatment has had on native women and their families,” Underwood said in an interview.    Indians, specifically women and children, have unique needs and concerns.    “These concerns and their effects on us here on the reserve (East [...]

This Time 38 Years Ago – August 19842022-08-15T21:43:19+00:00

HAT is hiring Habitat Restoration Field Crew

2022-08-15T21:18:27+00:00

The Habitat Acquisition Trust is hiring Habitat Restoration Field Crew The Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) is excited to announce that they are looking for individuals who are interested in joining our Habitat Restoration Field Crew for this year’s autumn habitat restoration season. If you are passionate about protecting nature, learning about our region’s local ecology, and want to spend time actually getting your hands dirty while working outside with plants, then they would love to hear from you! Click below for more information: View The Full Job Posting RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here [...]

HAT is hiring Habitat Restoration Field Crew2022-08-15T21:18:27+00:00

Sistering Indigenous and Western Science program is accepting applications

2022-08-11T20:00:43+00:00

Sistering Indigenous and Western Science (SINEWS) is a paid mentorship program intended to increase the representation and participation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous women in science-related disciplines and research. Pairs of female-identifying students, one of which must be Indigenous, will propose, develop, implement and report on research projects over the course of a 4-8 month term position. For the 2023 program, SINEWS will be accepting up to 8 pairs of female-identifying students, at least one of which must identify as Indigenous. The pairs of students will propose, develop, implement, and report on research projects of relevance to Indigenous community needs and are [...]

Sistering Indigenous and Western Science program is accepting applications2022-08-11T20:00:43+00:00

Meet the Youth Reef Net Workers

2022-08-08T18:36:59+00:00

Meet the Youth Reef Net Team Learn more about the Youth Reef Net Workers and the work they're doing. Click play to view the short video, or read the transcript below. https://youtu.be/WmjkQHJGDpQ Interviewer: Can you tell us a bit about who you are and where you’re from? Kristin Morris: Hi, my name's Kristin Morris, and I'm from Tsartlip First Nation. Edna Elsworth: My name's Edna Elsworth. I'm from Tsartlip First Nation as well. Layla Morris: My name is Layla Morris. I am also from Tsartlip First Nation. Desiree Jones: My name is Desiree Jones and I'm from Pauquachin First Nation. [...]

Meet the Youth Reef Net Workers2022-08-08T18:36:59+00:00

Job opportunities with the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians

2022-08-05T19:21:53+00:00

The QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians are hiring for several positions Marine Data Analyst The QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians program is looking to hire a Marine Data Analyst full-time. The Marine Data Analyst (MDA) will work under the direction of the Southern Resident Killer Whale Senior Manager. The MDA will work on specific areas already determined to be important with the work we plan to carry out. This position is central to the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians program involvement with DFO- Fisheries and Oceans Canada in providing foundational work to support the Southern Resident Killer [...]

Job opportunities with the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians2022-08-05T19:21:53+00:00

The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is hiring a Policy/Negotiations Analyst

2022-08-05T18:23:51+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Job Opportunity - Policy/Negotiations Analyst JOB DESCRIPTION As an organization focused on self-determination, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) works to enhance recognition of, and respect for, W̱SÁNEĆ Douglas Treaty rights and W̱SÁNEĆ Aboriginal rights and title on behalf of Tsartlip First Nation, Tsawout First Nation, and Tseycum First Nation. The WLC is currently pursuing substantive negotiations at a Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self Determination Table with the Federal Government and, as a result, has established a Policy/Negotiations Analyst Position to provide additional support. The Policy/Negotiations Analyst will conduct desktop and community-based research on relevant legislation, policies, [...]

The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is hiring a Policy/Negotiations Analyst2022-08-05T18:23:51+00:00
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