Monthly Archives: December 2024

This Time 72 Years Ago – December 1952

2024-12-07T04:25:02+00:00

   CHIEF THUNDERBIRD BRAVES RACE Drums Call West Saanich Tribe to Poll Times Colonist (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) · Thu, Dec 18, 1952 Election drums will resound through the Tsartlip Indian reservation in West Saanich tonight. The drums will call all braves and their wives to elect a chief of the band. The office of chief has been vacant since the death a year ago of Joe Bartleman. Nominated to run as candidate is colorful, professional wrestler Baptiste Paul, better known throughout Canada and the United States as "Chief Thunderbird." Baptiste is a hereditary chief but has never been head [...]

This Time 72 Years Ago – December 19522024-12-07T04:25:02+00:00

This Time 56 Years Ago – December 1968

2024-12-07T04:30:54+00:00

PUBLIC SCHOOL URGED FOR INDIAN CHILDREN    Indian children educated away from the larger community show learning difficulties which get worse with time, says a team of educators from the University of Victoria.    They should be moved from schools on reserves to the public school system. Reserve schools could then be used as adult education centres, they said in a report on a four-week summer project.    Headed by Dr. Charles Galloway of the faculty of education, the group worked in co-operation with the Tsartlip Indian band on the Saanich Peninsula to run a special summer school for pre-school and older children. [...]

This Time 56 Years Ago – December 19682024-12-07T04:30:54+00:00

Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration Winter Series Educational Program

2024-12-13T20:51:38+00:00

LOW-TECH PROCESS- BASED RESTORATION WINTER SERIES Designed to prepare practitioners to review and prioritize riverscape restoration projects. Register Here RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration Winter Series Educational Program2024-12-13T20:51:38+00:00

Peninsula Streams Society is Hiring Eco-Cultural Technician

2024-12-13T19:11:17+00:00

Peninsula Streams Society is Hiring Eco-Cultural Technician Job Title: Eco-Cultural Technician Organization: Peninsula Streams Society (PSS) Location: Victoria, Canada (with opportunities for remote and fieldwork) Position Type: Full-time, Rolling Position Salary: 23-27$/hour About Peninsula Streams Society (PSS) Peninsula Streams Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of watersheds and natural ecosystems in the Saanich Peninsula and surrounding areas. We work closely with communities, governments, and Indigenous partners to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable land-use practices. Position Overview The Eco-Cultural Technician will play a pivotal role in bridging Indigenous knowledge and Western science to support ecological [...]

Peninsula Streams Society is Hiring Eco-Cultural Technician2024-12-13T19:11:17+00:00

Parks Canada is Hiring Interpretation & Visitor Experience Assistants – Student & Youth

2024-12-12T20:22:09+00:00

Parks Canada is Hiring Interpretation & Visitor Experience Assistants - Student & Youth Where: Parks Canada - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve — North Pender Island, Saturna Island, Sidney (British Columbia) Closing Date: 5 January 2025 - 23:59 Open Positions:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 12-14 weeks, from mid-May to end of August 2025 Who can apply: Candidates must be between the ages of 15 to 30 years old (inclusive), and must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada. FULL JOB POSTING HERE RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback [...]

Parks Canada is Hiring Interpretation & Visitor Experience Assistants – Student & Youth2024-12-12T20:22:09+00:00

Parks Canada is Hiring Visitor Service Attendants

2024-12-12T00:34:55+00:00

Parks Canada is Hiring Visitor Service Attendants Where: Parks Canada - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve — North Pender Island, Saturna Island, Sidney (British Columbia) Closing Date: 5 January 2025 - 23:59 Open Positions: Various permanent seasonal and/or temporary positions (approximately April to September). Who can apply: Persons residing or employed in Sidney, BC and within a 200 kilometer radius of Sidney, BC, within Canadian territory, extending to, amongst others: Tofino, Campbell River, Vancouver, Pemberton, and Hope, BC. FULL JOB POSTING HERE RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Parks Canada is Hiring Visitor Service Attendants2024-12-12T00:34:55+00:00

Amplifying Youth Sports – Thuyquletse’ (Patrick Elliott)

2024-12-13T20:09:43+00:00

⚽️ Meet Thuyquletse’ (Patrick Elliott): A Rising Soccer Star! ⚽️ From a standout debut in the Pacific Coast Soccer League to scoring 7 goals in his first 7 games with Lakehill FC, Patrick is making waves in the world of soccer! 🌊💥 🗣️ On his success: “It feels great, but I’m just getting started. There’s always room for improvement.” 👟 His advice for young athletes: “Build a strong relationship with the ball, work hard, stay humble, and always believe in yourself.” 🙌🏽  With goals of a professional career in soccer, Patrick is driven by the support of his family and [...]

Amplifying Youth Sports – Thuyquletse’ (Patrick Elliott)2024-12-13T20:09:43+00:00

An Open Letter to Parks Canada Regarding the decision to postpone phase 2 of the Sidney Island Ecological Restoration Project

2024-12-10T22:49:23+00:00

An Open Letter to Parks Canada Regarding the decision to postpone phase 2 of the Sidney Island Ecological Restoration Project RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

An Open Letter to Parks Canada Regarding the decision to postpone phase 2 of the Sidney Island Ecological Restoration Project2024-12-10T22:49:23+00:00
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