Monthly Archives: September 2022

Truth & Reconciliation Day from a W̱SÁNEĆ perspective

2023-09-26T22:53:05+00:00

Truth & Reconciliation Day from a W̱SÁNEĆ perspective On Truth and Reconciliation Day, we are featuring the perspectives of members of our W̱SÁNEĆ community. We asked, what does the day mean to you, and how are you spending the day. Special thanks to Dave Paul, ESKISELWET / Tracy Underwood, Carolyn Sampson, Edna Ellsworth, and Kusemaat - Shirley Williams for sharing their stories. Interviewer, What does Truth & Reconciliation Day mean to you? Kusemaat - Shirley Williams:  Truth and Reconciliation Day means remembering our ancestors and all life of Mother Earth every day and taking action to ensure thriving culture and [...]

Truth & Reconciliation Day from a W̱SÁNEĆ perspective2023-09-26T22:53:05+00:00

The WLC is pleased to welcome Leona Peter to the team!

2023-01-19T21:23:02+00:00

The WLC is pleased to welcome Leona Peter to the team! Interviewer: Can you tell us who you are and where you’re from? Leona: ‘een’thu Stii ti’ye, Leona Peter tthu nu s-hwunitum’a’lh nu sne. tun’ni tsun ‘utl’ Kwamutsun. My English name is Leona Peter, my hwulmuhw sne is Stii ti’ye, I am from Quamichan, but I have resided in Tsawout for two years. Interviewer: What’s your role at WLC? I work alongside the Marine Guardians as their Marine Clerk. Interviewer: What is your background and experience/ what were you doing before? Leona: I have previous office experience working with Cowichan [...]

The WLC is pleased to welcome Leona Peter to the team!2023-01-19T21:23:02+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Urge Action On Reconciliation Day

2022-09-29T17:57:25+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ youth from the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership School and Stelly’s Highschool have planned a demonstration on Reconciliation Day, urging Saanich Mayor to rename Pioneer Park. Shown above: Pioneer Park in Brentwood Bay needs a new name, urge W̱SÁNEĆ  Students This Friday, September 30th, on Truth and Reconciliation Day, the entire student body and staff will be marching to raise awareness of the need for reconciliation to include concrete action. The Reconcili-ACTION walk, called ŚTEṈ,ISTEL which means “Walking/Moving Each Other Forward” will take place from 12:00 - 2:00 pm on September 30th; on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Urge Action On Reconciliation Day2022-09-29T17:57:25+00:00

What do you think of Truth & Reconciliation Day?

2022-09-23T22:28:43+00:00

What do you think of Truth & Reconciliation Day? The National Day of Truth & Reconciliation (formerly known as Orange Shirt Day) is coming up on September 30th. The WLC is looking for W̱SÁNEĆ Community Members to share their perspectives on what the day means to them and how they are spending the day. Your perspective will be included in an upcoming article on the W̱SÁNEĆ perspectives of Truth & Reconciliation Day. Please click here to share your thoughts: Your Perspective On Truth & Reconciliation Day (your names will be kept confidential unless you give us permission to share it) [...]

What do you think of Truth & Reconciliation Day?2022-09-23T22:28:43+00:00

Are you interested in joining the Islands Trust Conservancy Board?

2022-09-22T18:38:48+00:00

Are you interested in joining the Islands Trust Conservancy Board? The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in being appointed to the Islands Trust Conservancy Board. Islands Trust Conservancy, established by the provincial Islands Trust Act, manages land as nature reserves and conservation covenants in the Islands Trust Area, an area that includes more than 450 islands in the Salish Sea. The following are the attributes sought for the Board member position: First Nations relations and engagement Fundraising and donor development Biology/ecology of coastal British Columbia, a focus on Traditional Ecological Knowledge Click [...]

Are you interested in joining the Islands Trust Conservancy Board?2022-09-22T18:38:48+00:00

Amazon is inviting you to attend their job recruitment sessions

2022-09-21T21:55:36+00:00

Amazon is inviting you to attend their job recruitment sessions Amazon has set up two job recruitment sessions. They are hiring 60 executive positions and are encouraging community members to take this opportunity. These are warehouse positions where there is no experience necessary, they come with full benefits and educational support. Amazon also is going to have a pickup and drop-off service for employees so that transportation is less of a challenge. The dates, times & locations of the job recruitment sessions are as follows: Thursday, September 22 from 12 pm – 6 pm DoubleTree Hotel – 777 [...]

Amazon is inviting you to attend their job recruitment sessions2022-09-21T21:55:36+00:00

Paid leadership Opportunity for Indigenous youth

2022-09-20T23:27:25+00:00

IPS is extending an invitation to join their provincial Board of Directors If you are interested in joining the IPS Board of Directors, please submit a Letter of Interest and a copy of your resume to Rachelle Dallaire at rachelled@ipsociety.ca RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Paid leadership Opportunity for Indigenous youth2022-09-20T23:27:25+00:00

Jasper & Len Morris Win Gold & Bronze In the 2022 World Sprint Championships

2022-09-20T21:11:44+00:00

Jasper & Len Morris on their spectacular placement in the World Sprint paddling championships. Learn more about Jasper & Len and how they won gold & bronze medals in the 2022 World Sprint championships. Click play to view the short video, or read the transcript below. https://youtu.be/PpxRNt-8c9Q Interviewer: Can you tell us who you are and where you’re from? Len Morris Hi, my name's Len Morris. I'm from the Tsartlip first nation and I'm member of the geronimo canoe club. Jasper Morris And my name's Jasper Morris. I'm also from Tsartlip and Nanaimo Snuneymuxw and I'm a part of the [...]

Jasper & Len Morris Win Gold & Bronze In the 2022 World Sprint Championships2022-09-20T21:11:44+00:00

WLC Responds to National Day of Mourning September 19th

2022-09-19T23:45:07+00:00

WLC Responds to National Day of Mourning September 19th The Federal Government recently announced that Monday, September 19th will be a statutory holiday and “Official Day of Mourning.” While this may be a day of mourning for some, for our W̱SÁNEĆ Community, the death of a monarch underscores the ongoing harmful experiences of colonialism that continue to impact our people to this day.  As such, the majority of our staff have decided to work on Monday, and as they do every work day, further projects that strengthen W̱SÁNEĆ communities, culture and rights. Other staff members challenged with daycare closures and [...]

WLC Responds to National Day of Mourning September 19th2022-09-19T23:45:07+00:00

“PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)” Restored as Official Name of Mount Douglas Park

2023-06-15T07:30:41+00:00

PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) Restored as Official Name of Mount Douglas Park This year, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) brought forth a proposal to change the official name of Mt. Douglas Park to incorporate the original SENĆOŦEN name. It is now known as PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park). In SENĆOŦEN, the name PKOLS means “White head” or “White rock.” The WLC’s name restoration initiative was featured on CTV news.   As part of WLC mandates, the WLC is moving forward on numerous projects that focus on the restoration of W̱SÁNEĆ place names and culture across the territory. In recent years, the WLC [...]

“PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)” Restored as Official Name of Mount Douglas Park2023-06-15T07:30:41+00:00
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