Yearly Archives: 2023

ḰENES SOȽ Press Release

2023-08-09T18:23:15+00:00

NEWS RELEASE FOR RELEASE ON JULY 24th 2023   W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Parks Canada W̱SÁNEĆ bless new land-based whale watching trail on ṮEḴTEḴSEN (Saturna Island)  Opening ceremony honoured W̱SÁNEĆ sacred responsibility to the relatives of the deep   Saturna Island, BC - W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC), Tsawout First Nation, and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (GINPR) are pleased to announce the opening of a new land-based whale-viewing trail at ṮEḴTEḴSEN (pronounced tek-tek-sin, East Point on Saturna Island). The trail is called ḰENES SOȽ (pronounced kwun-us-saw-lh).   The new trail – which officially opened on June 22, 2023 – supports community members [...]

ḰENES SOȽ Press Release2023-08-09T18:23:15+00:00

Saanich Hurricanes Showcase W̱SÁNEĆ Athleticism

2023-10-05T17:13:36+00:00

Saanich Hurricanes Showcase W̱SÁNEĆ Athleticism The Saanich Hurricanes ladies’ soccer team – an already talented group – is getting better with every tournament. The Saanich Hurricanes ladies’ soccer team took home the win at the Saanich Invitational Native Soccer Tournament recently held at Tsartlip. The Saanich tournament was just one of many on the Hurricanes’ active schedule.  They also recently attended the Seabird tournament and made it to the quarter final. The team – made up of fourteen W̱SÁNEĆ players aged thirteen to mid-forties – is seemingly unstoppable. In the words of Coach Rhiannon, they’re a “very skilled and [...]

Saanich Hurricanes Showcase W̱SÁNEĆ Athleticism2023-10-05T17:13:36+00:00

Update – W̱SÁNEĆ Capacity Funding to Support Engagement on Proposed Road Project at Goldstream River

2023-07-06T16:40:26+00:00

Update - W̱SÁNEĆ Capacity Funding to Support Engagement on Proposed Road Project at Goldstream River Trans-Canada Highway 1 – Goldstream Median Barrier Widening Project Overview The province have proposed to do road work where the Trans-Canada Highway passes through Goldstream Provincial Park. The Goldstream River supports chum, coho and chinook salmon fisheries, and the ongoing practice of W̱SÁNEĆ rights including fishing, food gathering, holding ceremonial gatherings, and exercising stewardship responsibilities. Over the past year the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) have been consulted by the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) about a proposal to widen the highway, install [...]

Update – W̱SÁNEĆ Capacity Funding to Support Engagement on Proposed Road Project at Goldstream River2023-07-06T16:40:26+00:00

QENTOL, YEN/ W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Publish KELŁOLEMEĆEN Storybook

2023-07-08T19:58:26+00:00

QENTOL, YEN/ W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Publish KELŁOLEMEĆEN Storybook The new limited-edition storybook aims to restore the connection between KELL̵OLEMEĆEN and W̱SÁNEĆ people. Open the new storybook by the QENTOL, YEN/ W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program (the Marine Guardians) and you’ll be delighted by the vibrant, pop-art style illustrations of each of the Marine Guardians and graphics of KELL̵OLEMEĆEN, also known as killer whales. The story draws in readers of all ages with fun facts about three types of KELL̵OLEMEĆEN presented using key terms in SENĆOŦEN. The book is called KELL̵OLEMEĆEN: The Introduction, and is intended to be the first in [...]

QENTOL, YEN/ W̱SÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Publish KELŁOLEMEĆEN Storybook2023-07-08T19:58:26+00:00

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
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