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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Executive Assistant and Corporate Secretary Position Summary In this key role, the EA will provide confidential executive administrative support services to the President and CEO (the CEO) and the Chair of the Board of Directors (the Chair). The EA also acts as an administrative liaison between Board members and the CEO, maintains both the office of the CEO and the Board, records minutes for all CEO and Board meetings, assists the various Board committees with their administrative requirements and performs other related duties that may be assigned. Interested applicants may submit their [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
