Monthly Archives: January 2024

This Time 21 Years Ago – January 2003

2024-01-10T18:33:01+00:00

Natives appeal case VICTORIA – Two native men are appealing a precedent-setting decision outlawing pit-lamping – the use of lights to hunt game at night.    Ivan Morris and Carl Olson, of the Saanich First Nation were caught using a flashlight to spot and shoot what turned out to be a decoy deer near Youbou in 1996.    The B.C. Supreme Court rejected an earlier appeal that the 1852 Douglas Treaty allows aboriginals to hunt at night with lights.  Their latest appeal will be heard in the B.C. Court of Appeal. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave [...]

This Time 21 Years Ago – January 20032024-01-10T18:33:01+00:00

Galiano Conservancy Organization Seasonal Job Postings

2024-01-12T23:45:05+00:00

Galiano Conservancy Association Seasonal Job Postings Seasonal Positions Work this Spring / Summer from May through August! Apply by January 31st! Biodiversity Conservation Technician Ecological Restoration Technician Environmental Education Technician Land Stewardship Technician Sustainable Food Systems Technician RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Galiano Conservancy Organization Seasonal Job Postings2024-01-12T23:45:05+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Launches New Podcast Series

2024-01-09T19:21:45+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Launches New Podcast Series The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast series called The W̱SÁNEĆ SQTO. The first episode is available to stream now on Spotify. With content created by W̱SÁNEĆ community members for W̱SÁNEĆ community members, this podcast is specifically designed to offer a deep dive into the current issues impacting the community at large. In the inaugural episode, "A Message from Gord Elliott, WLC's Director of Operations,” Elliott narrates his response to concerns expressed by community members on the WLC social media regarding WLC discussions [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Launches New Podcast Series2024-01-09T19:21:45+00:00

Update: Removal of Invasive Deer on SḰŦÁMEN

2024-01-30T20:13:08+00:00

Update: Removal of Invasive Deer on SḰŦÁMEN The past month saw the implementation of the first phase of a final initiative to cull fallow deer from SḰŦÁMEN (Sidney Island). This move will allow the original ecosystem to flourish for the first time since Europeans introduced the invasive species in the 1900’s. If you would like to access the meat that was harvested, please contact your local band office. This eradication of the fallow deer on SḰŦÁMEN is a last-resort response to the ongoing ecological devastation they’ve caused. The WLC also considered relocation of the deer, however, despite years [...]

Update: Removal of Invasive Deer on SḰŦÁMEN2024-01-30T20:13:08+00:00
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