Monthly Archives: June 2023

Join the WLC Youth Advisory Committee

2023-06-30T01:37:37+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Youth Advisory Committee Recruitment Information Background: The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) is an organization that was created to provide a space for W̱SÁNEĆ leaders to come together to discuss topics that are in common and relate to the broader territory of W̱SÁNEĆ.  The WLC researches and provides information to W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership on topics in which they have chosen to collaborate with each other.  The WLC’s goal is to ensure the people's voice is both communicated to leadership and informs the work we do. The WLC accomplishes this goal this through our committees and community engagement sessions.  [...]

Join the WLC Youth Advisory Committee2023-06-30T01:37:37+00:00

A call out to W̱SÁNEĆ families who want to participate in focus groups.

2024-02-06T20:33:45+00:00

A call out to W̱SÁNEĆ families who want to participate in focus groups. Dear W̱SÁNEĆ families, The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) is reaching out to invite your family to participate in a series of focus groups. We understand that not everyone has had the opportunity to engage in previous community sessions, whether in person or online, and we value your perspectives on the future of our waters and lands within the W̱SÁNEĆ territory. We would be honored to come to your location and facilitate a discussion with your family group. To ensure a comfortable environment, we are seeking a [...]

A call out to W̱SÁNEĆ families who want to participate in focus groups.2024-02-06T20:33:45+00:00

The WLC is seeking a W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Supervisor

2024-02-06T07:58:02+00:00

WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council – Employment Opportunity Date Posted: June 22nd, 2023 Due Date: June 30th, 2023, 4:00 PM Application Details: Please send resume and cover letter to Gord Elliott, Director of Operations (gord.elliott@wsanec.com) by the due date. Position: W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Supervisor Location: W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Office and W̱SÁNEĆ communities Job Summary: The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Supervisor.  In this role, you will be responsible for providing supervision and coordination for the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Project. You will work closely with knowledge [...]

The WLC is seeking a W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Supervisor2024-02-06T07:58:02+00:00

The WLC is hiring Youth Workers for the Reef Net project

2023-06-22T22:49:43+00:00

WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council – Youth Employment Opportunity Position Summary The W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Reef Net Workers will work closely and under the direction of knowledge holders to learn the specific knowledge to construct the SX̱OLE. Once the Reef Net construction is complete, the successful youth candidates will then set the SX̱OLE at a SWÁLET (Reef Net Location) site to be determined within the Gulf Islands. The successful candidates will need to be excited, respectful, and interested in gaining this specialized knowledge. Date Posted: June 22, 2023, Due Date: June 30, 2023, 4:00 PM Application Details: Please send resume and cover [...]

The WLC is hiring Youth Workers for the Reef Net project2023-06-22T22:49:43+00:00

This Time 15 Years Ago – June 14, 2008

2023-06-06T19:25:46+00:00

Times Colonist: June 14, 2008 [IMAGE] DEBRA BRASH, TIMES COLONIST Tseycum First Nation members carry cedar coffins holding remains of their ancestors at a repatriation ceremony yesterday. The remains were taken to a specially prepared graveyard and buried in a ceremony that was intended to let their spirits rest. Burial completes native quest Remains of band's ancestors 'at peace' following ceremony LINDSAY KINES Times Colonist The gravedigger rose before dawn yesterday at his home on the Tsartlip First Nation.    Bert Smith, 52, put on jeans and a brown plaid work shirt, loaded a shovel in the back of his Ford [...]

This Time 15 Years Ago – June 14, 20082023-06-06T19:25:46+00:00

This time of year is known as ĆENŦEḴI

2023-06-18T20:50:21+00:00

This time of year is traditionally known as ĆENŦEḴI.  ĆENŦEḴI EȽTÁLṈEW̱JE LE TŦE SĆÁNEW̱I ENÁN JE LE U TSOS TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ EȽTÁLṈEW̱SU ȾW̱IṈETEṈs E TŦE SĆÁNEW̱NIȽ ȻE ĆÁ ŚW̱ELOXET ȽTE TŦE SĆÁNEW̱. NIȽ S,HI,WEḰ SĆÁNEW̱TŦE ŦEḴI U HÍ TŦE SṮELIṮḴEȽ X̱EN I IȽEN E TŦE ŦEḴI EȻs TUOs TÁĆEL TŦE ŦEḴI. NIȽ SU TÁĆELs ĆÍK I ĆÁȽs IȽENs TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ EȽ TÁLṈEW̱. I HO JE LE EWE ĆḴEĆEs TŦE SWÁLET SU YÁs QENETEṈ E TŦE ŚNÁEM ȻE STÁṈ Es SQÁYs TŦE SWÁLET. ÍY QÁLES TŦE SȻÁĆEL E TŦE ĆENŦEḴI ÁNW̱ȽḴÁLJ. I ȻȽ TÁĆELs TŦE W̱EW̱ELEŚ NIȽ ₭ELLET TŦE [...]

This time of year is known as ĆENŦEḴI2023-06-18T20:50:21+00:00

The Salt Spring island conservancy is hiring a full time Conservation Director.

2023-06-10T17:44:35+00:00

The Salt Spring Island Conservancy (SSIC) is hiring a full-time Conservation Director. Among the tasks for which this position will be responsible is helping to build strong relations between SSIC and local Indigenous communities and centering Indigenous knowledge and stewardship in the co-management of SSIC properties. For full details, including how to apply, click Here. SSIC is committed to supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities including Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons identifying as LGBTQ+, and all those who contribute to a diverse society. We acknowledge the unceded territory and ancestors [...]

The Salt Spring island conservancy is hiring a full time Conservation Director.2023-06-10T17:44:35+00:00

This Time 15 Years Ago – June 2nd, 2008

2023-06-06T19:25:59+00:00

Times Colonist: June 2, 2008 [IMAGE] ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST Cora and Vern Jacks display the shawl designed for ceremonies that will repatriate the remains of their ancestors from New York's Museum of Natural History. Voyage to bring historic bones home Tseycum members off to New York to repatriate remains JUDITH LAVOIE Times Colonist As Jacqueline Jacks put the red and black shawl over her shoulders, her eyes reflected a mix of excitement and trepidation.    The shawls and vests, with a stylized design of a figure praying to the Creator, are symbols of a journey of a lifetime.    Jacks is [...]

This Time 15 Years Ago – June 2nd, 20082023-06-06T19:25:59+00:00
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