Monthly Archives: August 2023

John Elliott J,SIṈTEN shares his thoughts on Douglas Treaty rights

2023-08-08T20:25:04+00:00

What are your thoughts on the Douglas Treaty? Let us know through this survey by clicking the button below: Survey Transcript ÍY¸ SȻÁĆEL SIÁM, NE SĆÁLECE J¸SITEN TŦE NE SȻÁ¸NES NÁ W̱JOȽEEP TFÁ¸ E SNÁ HIŦ ȻO ĆELAṈ EN TŦÁ¸E SNÁ ÍY¸ ŚW̱ḰÁLE ȻENEN NES AŦE ȻENTOL EṮ¸ NE ȻKIYE TIA ÁNEȻ NES ENÁ TÁĆEL E TIÁ ÁNEȻ ḰOḰEL E TŦE SYES SKÁLS. My name is J¸SITEN and I'm here in W̱JOȽEEP and as well as my name is from here, connected to that name from Ancestry. I'm happy to be here at the office today for this [...]

John Elliott J,SIṈTEN shares his thoughts on Douglas Treaty rights2023-08-08T20:25:04+00:00

This Time 43 Years Ago – August 1980

2023-08-17T18:36:02+00:00

Times Colonist: Aug 8, 1980   Indians firm in marina opposition    The Tsawout Indian Band will oppose a proposed marina development in Central Saanich, Chief Louis Claxton said Thursday.    Saanichton Marina Ltd. has re-applied for a foreshore lease to build a 400-berth marina. The original application for a 1,200-berth marina for the Saanichton Bay area was turned down in 1974 by then resources minister Bob Williams.    Williams said the band’s tranquil lifestyle would be disturbed by a marina development.    George Wheaton, who with Victoria Ald. Robert Wright, is a principal in Saanichton Marina Ltd., resubmitted the amended application two months [...]

This Time 43 Years Ago – August 19802023-08-17T18:36:02+00:00

Eric Pelkey shares his thoughts on Douglas Treaty rights

2023-10-05T17:09:12+00:00

What are your thoughts on the Douglas Treaty? Let us know through this survey by clicking the button below: Survey Transcript Eric Pelkey. I'm the community engagement coordinator of the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council. My traditional name and title is WEC'KINEM. I’m the hereditary chief of the Tsawout of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. What does to hunt and fish as formerly mean to you? To hunt and fish as formerly really means our way of life. The economy that we had at the time of the signing of the treaty in 1852, that to hunt and fish as formerly really [...]

Eric Pelkey shares his thoughts on Douglas Treaty rights2023-10-05T17:09:12+00:00

Berglund Family to Transfer 45.7 Acres of ȾIKEL (Maber Flats) to W̱SÁNEĆ Nation

2023-10-05T17:11:00+00:00

NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 3rd, 2:00pm Brentwood Developments Ltd. W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Habitat Acquisition Trust BERGLUND FAMILY TO TRANSFER 45.7 ACRES OF ȾIKEL (MABER FLATS) TO W̱SÁNEĆ NATION Culturally & ecologically significant land to be restored by W̱SÁNEĆ people for traditional use Brentwood Bay (Victoria), BC - The Berglund Family, via Brentwood Developments Ltd., and the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council are pleased to announce the transfer of 45.7 acres of land in the heart of ȾIKEL (Maber Flats) to the W̱SÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society under the Ecological Gifts Program. This transfer, and the [...]

Berglund Family to Transfer 45.7 Acres of ȾIKEL (Maber Flats) to W̱SÁNEĆ Nation2023-10-05T17:11:00+00:00

Meet Gavin Newall, the W̱LC’s Administrative Assistant

2023-08-02T21:16:33+00:00

The WLC is pleased to welcome Gavin Newall to the team! Learn more about Gavin Newall in this interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Uw9ZiCmds&ab_channel=W%CC%B1S%C3%81NE%C4%86LeadershipCouncil RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Meet Gavin Newall, the W̱LC’s Administrative Assistant2023-08-02T21:16:33+00:00
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