Yearly Archives: 2023

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 9 Years Ago – June 2014

2024-06-06T20:18:19+00:00

Times Colonist: June 27, 2014 > FROM A1: SUPREME COURT RULING ON ABORIGINAL LAND TITLES For Island First Nations, a 'game-changer' SARAH PETRESCU and LINDSAY KINES Times Colonist A landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling Thursday could set a significant precedent for Vancouver Island First Nations.    The ruling, which for the first time recognizes a First Nations' right to a specific tract of land, has "huge implications" for the five bands that make up the Saanich (WSANEC) Nation, said Eric Pelkey, treaty officer for Tsawout First Nation.    "This means a lot to us. These are the same issues we are [...]

This Time 9 Years Ago – June 20142024-06-06T20:18:19+00:00

Collaboration Between Nations Key To Reclaiming Land Rights

2023-06-15T06:27:29+00:00

Collaboration Between Nations Key To Reclaiming Land Rights The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is celebrating the victories of BC First Nations who have reclaimed land-based rights in shared territories. Shown above, Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation sign a historic collaboration agreement with Vancouver’s UNDRIP Task Force  Challenges in working with colonial bodies to reclaim land rights Historically, colonial bodies have failed to acknowledge Indigenous perspectives on land ownership, rights, and land use. Where colonial bodies rely on rigidly defined property lines to determine who “owns” land, Indigenous understandings of who can access shared and overlapping territories is [...]

Collaboration Between Nations Key To Reclaiming Land Rights2023-06-15T06:27:29+00:00

Salmon Habitat & Killer Whales At Increased Risk Due to Ongoing Malahat Expansion: W̱SÁNEĆ Nation Member Protests

2023-10-05T17:14:53+00:00

Salmon Habitat & Killer Whales At Increased Risk Due to Ongoing Malahat Expansion: W̱SÁNEĆ Nation Member Protests Carl Olsen - ZȺWIZUT, a W̱SÁNEĆ Nation member has literally taken to the streets. Every Tuesday since March, he stands along the Malahat Highway to raise awareness about the impacts of ongoing construction on the salmon spawning in Goldstream Provincial Park. “Under the (Douglas) Treaty, this stream is protected because we have a right to fish in this stream, but we also have a right to hunt and fish as formerly as well as protect it. That comes first. I have the [...]

Salmon Habitat & Killer Whales At Increased Risk Due to Ongoing Malahat Expansion: W̱SÁNEĆ Nation Member Protests2023-10-05T17:14:53+00:00

The WLC and Raincoast are seeking a Nature Smart Project Coordinator

2023-05-16T21:52:00+00:00

The WLC and Raincoast are seeking a Nature Smart Project Coordinator W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) and Raincoast Conservation Foundation (Raincoast) are seeking a contracted project coordinator to support ongoing nature smart conservation work within W̱SÁNEĆ Territories. The successful candidate will help to advance local, collaborative efforts to mobilize nature-smart climate solutions under Indigenous leadership. This work will involve organizing engagement events with W̱SÁNEĆ community members; helping to develop replicable nature smart climate solution frameworks (with the support of local partners); drafting communications pertaining to the project; organizing and facilitating meetings with collaborative partners; and drafting funding proposals for advancing project [...]

The WLC and Raincoast are seeking a Nature Smart Project Coordinator2023-05-16T21:52:00+00:00

Province of BC commits to take steps toward meaningful reconciliation in a new Letter of Understanding

2023-06-15T06:54:52+00:00

Two years of discussions have culminated in a just-signed working arrangement with the Province of BC.  A new Letter of Understanding (LOU) between the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council and the Province of BC is an agreement to have the kinds of discussions necessary for achieving lasting reconciliation.  The LOU is a meaningful first step in attaining the kinds of policy changes necessary to effectively improve the issues most important to members of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. This work will include seeking to clarify shared understandings of the Douglas Treaties, and how to move forward together.  “This Letter of Understanding signals an [...]

Province of BC commits to take steps toward meaningful reconciliation in a new Letter of Understanding2023-06-15T06:54:52+00:00

Critical Access to Sports and Recreation Is Missing for too many W̱SÁNEĆ 

2023-05-09T15:41:04+00:00

Critical Access to Sports and Recreation Is Missing for too many W̱SÁNEĆ Sport and recreation provide much needed community health benefits, but lack of space, funds and transportation limit participation for many W̱SÁNEĆ community members. Shown above, some members of the Geronimo Canoe Club There is no doubt sports and recreation are fundamental to a healthy life. They provide opportunities to create community, build physical health, and support mental health. That’s why, in settler communities, nearly every neighborhood has a community center with a gym and a robust schedule of programming. Sports and recreation opportunities are equally if not [...]

Critical Access to Sports and Recreation Is Missing for too many W̱SÁNEĆ 2023-05-09T15:41:04+00:00

Announcing QENTOL, YEN / WSÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program’s First Report

2023-05-09T15:43:41+00:00

We're thrilled to present the first report of our QENTOL, YEN / WSÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program. Our program supports our specific needs as WSÁNEĆ Marine Guardians by increasing WSÁNEĆ presence in the Salish Sea. In addition, our work ensures the WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council has access to better information to advocate for our relatives of the deep, the KELLOLEMEĆEN. Lastly, the Southern Resident Killer Whale Monitoring Program will act as a knowledge hub for any First Nations group that may not have its own monitoring program. This report will provide detailed information gathered by our QENTOL, YEN / WSÁNEĆ Marine Guardians [...]

Announcing QENTOL, YEN / WSÁNEĆ Marine Guardians Program’s First Report2023-05-09T15:43:41+00:00

Experienced Childminder Needed

2023-05-08T23:03:44+00:00

Are you an experienced Childcare Provider? Available from 9-3 on Wednesday? $25.00/hr. Wednesday, May 10 Tsawout Auditorium Open House Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm Looking for a person with childminding experience (ECE diploma not needed); Please be willing to bring books, art supplies, paper, children’s toys, etc. to entertain children as needed. Please email Thomas.Munson@saanich.ca RECENT POSTS Join the next community engagement session.

Experienced Childminder Needed2023-05-08T23:03:44+00:00
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