The past week, the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians team has been monitoring the Salish Sea for the KELȽOLEMEĆEN (Killer Whales). They spotted a pod of Transient/Bigg’s Killer Whales, possibly teaching their young to hunt. Other sightings included pods of Dall’s Porpoises, seals, sea lions, and an abundance of Salmon. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Helps to Establish New Pollinator Garden at Victoria International Airport (YYJ) W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is pleased to announce the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA), in partnership with Pollinator Partnership Canada has built a native species plant pollinator garden at YYJ. The garden is located along Willingdon Road next to the roadside digital billboard, in W̱SÁNEĆ territory. The area was originally a thriving Garry oak meadow that supported a rich and diverse ecosystem, featuring grasslands, woodlands, and abundant camas wildflower fields in the spring. This land holds high significance to the W̱SÁNEĆ People’s culture and history. The new [...]
The W̱SÁNEĆ Emergency Coordinator Richard Elliott has organized a First Aid Course! The courses are free for W̱SÁNEĆ Bands: Tsawout, Tseycum, Tsartlip, Pauquachin. The course will be taking place on 3 separate dates: The first on October 24th and 25th. The second is October 26th and 27th. And the third course will be on October 28th and 29th. The course will go from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. The courses will be held at 9010 W Saanich Rd. In the community hall. To register please contact Richard Elliott at 250-656-0191 RECENT POSTS [...]
The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve lands on Sidney Spit will be closed to the public this winter to allow for deer hunting by local First Nations people. This annual closure lasts from November 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. The first week of November will be set aside exclusively for WSÁNEĆ Hunters. W̱SÁNEĆ hunters interested in taking advantage of the opportunity to hunt during this first week are asked to please contact Eric Pelkey via text at 250-880 2457, so that the logistics can be coordinated based on the numbers interested. In preparation for the for those who would [...]
This past summer, the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians visited the whale trail site located on the East Point of Saturna Island. Whale Trail sites offer spectacular vistas and opportunities to view marine mammals. "I brought our guardians out there to see what the trail was all about and see what it looks like from the land so when we pass by during our water monitoring, they'll know the exact location." says David Dick, SRKW Monitoring Program Senior Manager. Below are a few pictures from their trip. RECENT [...]
Below is a brochure of all the work that the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians are doing and will be doing. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here
The Gulf Islands National Park Reserve lands on Sidney Spit will be closed to the public this winter to allow for deer hunting by local First Nations people. This annual closure lasts from November 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. Since 2005, Parks Canada has closed public access to Sidney Spit for traditional hunting. This public closure extends to all of the national park reserve land during this period. Parks Canada has created a hunting schedule to increase safety, avoid conflict with volunteer events, and reduce the occurrence of multiple parties hunting simultaneously. To schedule your activity please contact Ben [...]
PCL Construction is seeking experienced Skilled Construction Labourers PCL Construction is seeking experienced Skilled Construction Labourers located in the Sidney/Swartz Bay area, British Columbia. To apply for this position email PCLbcjobs@pcl.com As a Skilled Construction Labourer for a project in Sydney/Swartz Bay area, you will contribute to our team by: Receiving and moving materials with a Telehandler (Zoom Boom) Having Misc. Carpentry skills such as doing guardrails and hoardings Housekeeping, general cleanup and site maintenance. Minor excavation and use of a Skid Steer Completing task hazard assessments and maintain a safe work environment What you will bring to the [...]
Catching up with the Reef Net Project Youth Learn more about the Youth Reef Net Workers and their recent experience setting the reef net this year. Click play to view the short video, or read the transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tPGEoz6nQs Interviewer: Can you tell us the date, time, and logistical information about launching the reef net? Edna Elsworth: I believe we set the reef net on August 7th. It was late afternoon and we had two canoes and three or four support boats we were successful in launching the net and the lead, which was really exciting and it was the [...]
October 21st, the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board is hosting its 50th-anniversary & school Grand Opening celebration. All students and families are invited to attend to celebrate the accomplishments of the past 50 years and view the new facilities. “We are so excited to unveil our new, world-class facilities and to celebrate 50 years of great work together this fall.” shares Curtis Olsen. The 50-year anniversary celebration will take place on Thursday, October 21st from 10 am to 4 pm at the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board gymnasium. All generations of students, families, teachers, staff, and Elders from the four communities of W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/ [...]
