Yearly Archives: 2022

Great News for the Future of the J Pod Whales

2022-05-30T21:46:37+00:00

Great News for the Future of the J Pod Whales On May 26, the Center for Whale Research staff encountered J pod during a photo-ID and aerial observation survey. The team captured photographs and drone video of the ventral side of the pod’s youngest member, a calf named J59. From this, the team was able to determine that J59 is a female. Having another female is good news for the southern residents; the population’s growth is largely limited by the number of reproductively aged females. There is great hope that J59 can grow to adulthood and contribute to future generations [...]

Great News for the Future of the J Pod Whales2022-05-30T21:46:37+00:00

Progress being made at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program

2022-10-13T17:26:00+00:00

Progress being made at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program Progress in monitoring the habitat of the KELL̵OLEMEĆEN / SRKW has recently been made as Maxwell, Patrick and Mathias undertook an expedition to areas where some of the whales are active and where the whale watchers' paths are. Assisted by two Parks Canada people, Winnie and Kirsten, who showed them these areas, they succeeded in capturing footage of how healthy certain ecosystems are. The team used BRUV technology (Baited Remote Underwater Video)to record the images. The crew traveled around Maine Island, Saturna, and Samuel Island. It is their [...]

Progress being made at the QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program2022-10-13T17:26:00+00:00

Oak Bay is seeking a First Nations Advisor

2022-05-24T21:38:06+00:00

The District Oak Bay is seeking a First Nations Advisor The First Nations Advisor is an integral member of the team and is responsible to provide skills‐based training to staff and Council on intercultural competencies, engage with local First Nations to identify areas of mutual interest and explore potential partnerships. Click below for the full job description FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Oak Bay is seeking a First Nations Advisor2022-05-24T21:38:06+00:00

The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Mechanic 2

2022-05-20T22:11:55+00:00

The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Mechanic 2 Position Summary The Mechanic 2 performs skilled mechanical work involving the inspection, maintenance and repairs of all types of mechanical equipment and vehicles. The Mechanic 2 is a Union position reporting to the Mechanic Supervisor and will normally work a 40 hour work week. Interested applicants may submit their Cover Letter and Resume quoting Competition #2022-04 by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday May 31, 2022, to humanresources@victoriaairport.com. VAA is located on the homelands of the W̱SÁNEĆ People and as a result, qualified self-identified Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and may be [...]

The Victoria Airport Authority is hiring a Mechanic 22022-05-20T22:11:55+00:00

Summer Job Opportunity with the GVHA

2022-05-20T21:57:18+00:00

Summer Job Opportunity with the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Position Summary Looking for a summer job? One where you get paid to be outside enjoying the beautiful Inner Harbour? Are you interested in gaining experience in the following areas? Hospitality Tourism Customer Service Boating Team Work The GVHA is looking for people who enjoy working with the public and take pride in their work in a fun and busy environment.  This season we will welcome thousands of boaters to our Inner Harbour marinas. Once trained, shifts are on a four days on/four days off rotation.  The position starts as [...]

Summer Job Opportunity with the GVHA2022-05-20T21:57:18+00:00

The GVHA is seeking an Operations Administrator

2022-05-20T21:39:57+00:00

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is seeking an Operations Administrator Position Summary The GVHA needs to hire a full-time Operations Administrator to provide administrative support to GVHA’s operations department, including the Maintenance, Marinas, Security and Environment teams.  This role facilitates operational requirements including repairs and maintenance projects, services delivery (e.g. landscaping, waste management), occupational health and safety, environment and events implementation, for all GVHA facilities. Ideally, you have post-secondary education, with at least 3 to 5 years administrative experience. Experience in both project and financial management is an asset. You are proficient with all MS Office applications and have [...]

The GVHA is seeking an Operations Administrator2022-05-20T21:39:57+00:00

The GSA is seeking Community Organizing Assistants

2022-05-20T20:06:44+00:00

The Georgia Strait Alliance is seeking Community Organizing Assistants Position Summary Working closely with the GSA's two Community Organizers, you will be coached to take on the role of team leader, helping coordinate a small team of volunteers (about 5) to carry out outreach activities on behalf of the organization, such as door-knocking, tabling, social media posting, etc. Additionally, you and your team will be using a tracking tool to document your activities, and will be encouraged to suggest and implement any engagement methods, or visit any locations that may help increase the reach or impact of their work. [...]

The GSA is seeking Community Organizing Assistants2022-05-20T20:06:44+00:00

This Time 9 Years Ago – May 2013

2023-06-15T07:47:26+00:00

JUDITH LAVOIE Times Colonist: May 16, 2013 The peak of Mount Douglas represents the beginning of time for Coast Salish people, and next week, First Nations will march to the summit and reclaim the area by symbolically restoring its historical name.    “It’s really important for us because it’s the start of our people. It’s part of our creation story and it’s where our treaty was first agreed to,” said Tsawout elder Eric Pelkey, who is calling for a day of action to reclaim what’s known as PKOLS (pronounced p’cawls), translated as white rock.    “This is something that our elders have [...]

This Time 9 Years Ago – May 20132023-06-15T07:47:26+00:00

The Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SÁNEĆ Nation

2023-06-15T07:49:40+00:00

The Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SÁNEĆ Nation The division and erosion of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation into separate bands and onto tiny reserves was the result of many decades of concentrated efforts by colonizers to divide and weaken the Nation. Shown above: The reserves created in 1877 for the “Saanich Indians.” Before the reserve system The names of the present-day W̱SÁNEĆ bands and reserves: Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum, and Pauquachin originate from the English pronunciation of just a few of the many W̱SÁNEĆ villages dotted around what is now known as the Salish Sea. These villages were [...]

The Creation of Indian Reserves and their Impact On The W̱SÁNEĆ Nation2023-06-15T07:49:40+00:00
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