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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 [...]
Communications Specialist Opportunity with the GVHA The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is hiring a Communications Specialist who will play a key role in developing and implementing activities associated with a strategic and integrated communications plan. The Communications Specialist reports to the Manager, Communications & Marketing (MCM) and supports in safeguarding and advancing GVHA’s reputation in the community, with member agencies, commercial vendors, and on GVHA digital channels. You will produce communications in various formats to meet multiple stakeholder requirements to audiences such as government, community members, member agencies, staff, commercial vendors and the tourism sector. This role collaborates [...]
The GVHA is hiring a Rentals & Events Coordinator The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is hiring a Rentals & Events Coordinator with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and a penchant for relationship building. This position reviews and approves all applications for event space at GVHA’s harbour properties and marinas, and ensures that all rentals and events adhere to GVHA’s technical site requirements, community and environmental standards GVHA properties host or provide power to approximately 20 community events annually. In your role, you will work closely with internal GVHA departments and the City of Victoria Arts & Culture. [...]
Brentwood Bay Park Renamed from Pioneer Park to HEL,HILEȻ Youth leaders successfully worked with the District of Central Saanich to provide the park with a SENĆOŦEN name, eliminating the previous name’s implication that settlers were the first to find the land. After a year-long initiative led by W̱SÁNEĆ youth, the Central Saanich Council approved a request to change the name of “Pioneer Park” to HEL,HILEȻ on September 25, 2023. In late 2022, youth from the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership School and Stelly’s Secondary organized a gathering to implore the District of Central Saanich to restore a SENĆOŦEN name to the [...]
This time of year, around what is now called November, is traditionally known as WESELÁNEW – Moon of the Shaker Leaves W̱ESELÁNEW̱ ȻNIȽs IYAḴs TŦE SȻÁĆEL CȽs ENÁ, ȻESȻOU TŦE ĆEḴ SPW̱ELO ȻNIȽ EN ŚW̱HOÍ ȻENs HÁQEW̱ ȻNIȽ ENs LÁSET ȻEms SJELȻÁSEṈ. ȻNIȽs PIW̱EṈs TŦE SȾOȾȽEs TŦE SḴALÁLṈEW̱W̱SITEṈ EṮ W̱ESELÁNEW̱SQÁ, ȻENs HÁUE ṮÁ,. U TW̱OMET ŚW̱OL ȻENs KEPT TŦEN SIȽEN STÁSEȽ E TŦEN ÁLEṈ. NI TŦE YÁ, TÍYEL EMNIEN E TŦE KEYIEĆ EȻ TUOs ȻESȻOU TŦE ṈAḴE YÁ, TELSENETEṈ NIȽ Ȼs ÍYs ȾOȽEṈ EW̱E Ȼs ḴELELs SȽIḰs TŦE KEYIEĆ. ȻNIȽs ĆEḰUSEs TŦEN QEȽ W̱ILṈEW̱ȻNIȽ ENs LÁSET ȻENs MIȽE. [...]
At this time, this engagement session is meant for W̱SÁNEĆ Community members ONLY. Forums for non W̱SÁNEĆ members will be held in due time. W̱SÁNEĆ Community Invitation to: Indigenous Management Board Update (GINPR and Proposed NMCAR) Wednesday, November 1st, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Tsawout Gym Learn why eleven First Nations Communities, from Snuneymuxw to W̱SÁNEĆ formed the Indigenous Management Board and what the IMB is doing to protect our lands and waters. Specific topics include a proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve (NMCAR) and the current operation of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR). RECENT POSTS [...]
QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Job Opportunity Job Description Title: QENTOL, YEN / W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardian Application Due By: Friday, November 10th at 12:00pm • Interviews will begin Monday, November 20th,2023 JOB DESCRIPTION Description and Mandate As an organization focused on self-determination, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) works to enhance recognition of, and respect for, W̱SÁNEĆ Douglas Treaty rights and W̱SÁNEĆ Aboriginal rights and title on behalf of Tsartlip First Nation, and Tseycum First Nation. The WLC has created the QENTOL, YEN/ W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program to protect the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) through monitoring and advocacy [...]
Study Hall for Indians High school students from four Indian reserves on the Saanich peninsula are being provided with a “study hall” program on week nights in Tsartlip School, Brentwood. Transportation to the school, where tutors and reference materials are available, has been arranged by the Indian school board. Molly Pelkey, school and home co-ordinator, says there are 75 students from East and West Saanich, Pat Bay and Cole Bay reserves who can take advantage of the program. Most of the students achieve much more by studying in classroom environment, she said. “They find this program really works.” A private [...]
