Yearly Archives: 2022

CRD is Hiring a First Nations Relations Advisor

2022-11-16T20:56:24+00:00

CRD is Hiring a First Nations Relations Advisor The First Nations Relations Advisor supports and advises CRD staff in respectful and reciprocal intergovernmental relations with First Nations, including communication, relationship building, collaboration and referrals. Reporting to the Manager of First Nations Relations, the Advisor builds and maintains working relationships with First Nations and with CRD staff and collaborates with all parties to identify and implement operational approaches to integrating First Nations’ interests and the CRD’s Statement of Reconciliation into CRD works. Click here to apply. View the full job posting RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback [...]

CRD is Hiring a First Nations Relations Advisor2022-11-16T20:56:24+00:00

Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is Seeking a Caregiver Support

2022-11-10T22:38:44+00:00

Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is Seeking a .5 FTE Caregiver Support (Previously Called Foster Parent Support) Are you eager to work in a positive and welcoming environment where the results of your efforts translate into healthy, happy Indigenous families and communities? IPS is a not for profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and they are looking for a Caregiver Support (previously called Foster Parent Support) person to join their compassionate, respectful, and caring staff team. If you’re an expert communicator, phenomenal relationship-builder and empathetic problem-solver with a passion for working in partnership with Indigenous [...]

Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is Seeking a Caregiver Support2022-11-10T22:38:44+00:00

Remembering W̱SÁNEĆ War Vets

2022-11-08T17:36:35+00:00

A few of the community members that served in World War Two are remembered by their families. Mary Bartleman: Mary Bartleman was a private who served in the Canadian Women’s Army Corp from 1939-1945. Stationed in Victoria, BC, Mary did not have to kill anyone. She received the Canadian Volunteer Service Meda for her 5 years of service. Her niece Pat, holds her Canadian Army Discharge Certificate which shows her war service badge number #293612 and her discharge date in August 1945. Mary Bartleman had enrolled at 18 years old. “She was a beautiful young lady who lived [...]

Remembering W̱SÁNEĆ War Vets2022-11-08T17:36:35+00:00

Meet Dan Baker

2022-11-04T23:34:54+00:00

Meet Dan Baker, the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians' new SRKW data analyst Learn more about Dan and the work he'll be doing with the Marine Guardians to help save the KELL̵OLEMEĆEN. Click play to view the short video, or read the transcript below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2aA8UuvwFM Interviewer: Can you tell us a bit about who you are and where you’re from? My name's Dan Baker. I'm working as the SRKW data analyst, and I just started looking at the killer whale interactions with vessel traffic in the Salish sea. I was born in Comox, British Columbia, and I've been living [...]

Meet Dan Baker2022-11-04T23:34:54+00:00

Photos taken of KELȽOLEMEĆEN (Killer Whales) in the Salish Sea

2022-12-14T22:16:44+00:00

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

Photos taken of KELȽOLEMEĆEN (Killer Whales) in the Salish Sea2022-12-14T22:16:44+00:00

W̱LC Helps to Establish New Pollinator Garden at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

2022-10-26T17:34:03+00:00

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 [...]

W̱LC Helps to Establish New Pollinator Garden at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)2022-10-26T17:34:03+00:00

Interested in a Free First Aid Course?

2022-10-21T23:15:57+00:00

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 [...]

Interested in a Free First Aid Course?2022-10-21T23:15:57+00:00

Opportunity for W̱SÁNEĆ Hunters

2022-10-21T21:25:09+00:00

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 [...]

Opportunity for W̱SÁNEĆ Hunters2022-10-21T21:25:09+00:00

The QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians visit Saturna Island.

2022-10-21T20:59:30+00:00

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 [...]

The QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians visit Saturna Island.2022-10-21T20:59:30+00:00

Work being done at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program

2022-12-08T23:18:54+00:00

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

Work being done at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program2022-12-08T23:18:54+00:00
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