Yearly Archives: 2024

Indigenous Management Board Collaborates to Protect Traditional Territory

2024-05-03T05:52:01+00:00

Indigenous Management Board Collaborates to Protect Traditional Territory   On November 27th, 2019, 11 First Nations, including the Tsartlip, Tseycum and Tsawout (under the umbrella of the WLC), Pauquachin, Malahat, Cowichan, Stz’uminus, Lyackson, Halalt, Snuneymuxw, and the Penelakut Tribe, came together to sign a historic Accord: the IEȽȻIȽTEL or Nuts’a maat kws ‘i’ shul’ hwilasmut tu Skwul ‘i’ kwthe’ Accord (“the Accord”). The Accord was signed in response to the colonial government’s past failures to adequately consult with South Island Coast Salish communities regarding the Gulf Islands National Parks Reserve and more recently the National Marine Conservation Area [...]

Indigenous Management Board Collaborates to Protect Traditional Territory2024-05-03T05:52:01+00:00

Meet Jackie Ohayon

2024-04-25T01:30:47+00:00

Meet Jackie Ohayon, the ȻENEṈITEL Program Coordinator for the WLTS Read the transcript below to learn more about Jackie and the impactful work she'll be doing with the W̱SÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society. Interviewer: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? My name is Jacqueline Ohayon, but most people call me Jackie. I'm originally from Quebec, I am of settler ancestry - French on my dad's side and English British on my mother's side, so I’m very new to this land.   I've been living in W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən territory for about a year and a half [...]

Meet Jackie Ohayon2024-04-25T01:30:47+00:00

This Time 12 Years Ago – April 2012

2024-04-11T19:20:53+00:00

Foraging First Nations class disrupted by police Students ordered to drop knives, sparking protest JUDITH LAVOIE Times Colonist An outdoor class on traditional First Nations practices came to an abrupt end this week after police arrived and told students to drop the knives they were using to forage for roots and plants.    High school students from Lau,Welnew Tribal School were shaken by the incident at Centennial Park in Central Saanich. A Facebook group set up to protest police actions immediately drew almost 2,000 supporters.    However, Central Saanich police defended their response, saying they needed to ensure park users were safe [...]

This Time 12 Years Ago – April 20122024-04-11T19:20:53+00:00

Snuneymuxw Invites you to attend the 2024 tsetsuw’ hiw’a’lum / Coast Salish Games

2024-04-19T21:50:42+00:00

Snuneymuxw First Nation Invites you to attend the 2024 tsetsuw' hiw'a'lum / Coast Salish Games! Click here to submit an expression of interest! Youth Athletes from ages 7 - 16 can participate in: Track & Field Basketball Soccer Bone Game Paddling The games are scheduled to take place from July 21st to July 26th, followed by the annual Snuneymuxw Days celebration on the 27th and 28th. 2024. The venues for 2024 tsetsuw' hiw'a'lum' are throughout Nanaimo. The Games will begin with an opening ceremony on Sunday, July 21st, at 10:00 am. Following the ceremony, in-person registration will [...]

Snuneymuxw Invites you to attend the 2024 tsetsuw’ hiw’a’lum / Coast Salish Games2024-04-19T21:50:42+00:00

This Time 57 Years Ago – April 1967

2024-04-11T19:18:18+00:00

Indians Unite in Major Drive To Get Compensation for Land By AL FORREST    British Columbia's 45.000 Indians today laid claim to all the land in the province.    Tsartlip band chief Philip Paul 33, of West Saanich announced today BC's 219 bands have united to demand compensation for lands which he said were never surrendered to the while man.    "In addition we are seeking compensation for the 100 years of hardship and suffering the Indian people have undergone since Confederation.”    At the founding meeting of the Confederation of Native Indians of B.C. in Vancouver Saturday Mr. Paul was named chief spokesman. [...]

This Time 57 Years Ago – April 19672024-04-11T19:18:18+00:00

PEXSISEṈ – The Moon of the Opening hands

2024-04-08T15:29:19+00:00

This time of year,  is traditionally known as PEXSISEṈ - The Moon of the Opening hands, the blossoming out Moon. NIȽ PEXSISEṈ ȽḰÁLJ ĆȽ ENÁ,. PEXSISEṈ TŦE MEQ STÁṈ JISEṈ TŦE ŦÁŦḴI SU ȻILs TŦE SPAKEṈ. TW̱E YOŦ OL U PE,PE,W̱ÁLS TŦE SĆES E TIÁ ȽḰÁLJ. NIȽ EN ŚW̱TU,O, QENEW̱TŦE XELXELJ. ȻNIȽ EN SU OLEXET EN SU ŚÁMET I KELOEṈ E TŦE S,OX̱E. TES E TŦEN ŚW̱ĆAḴET TŦE XPȺ. EN SU ȽENÁS JELLIs NIȽ ĆOȻEW̱SE TŦE SȽEUI E TIÁ, ĆEN ȾOȽEN. NIȽ SE SU XÁĆENs TŦE ḰȽȺs TŦE XPȺ EN SU ĆȺ E TŦE XEUES SNEW̱EȽ E TIÁ, [...]

PEXSISEṈ – The Moon of the Opening hands2024-04-08T15:29:19+00:00

Ocean Networks Canada Youth Opportunity

2024-04-08T19:56:51+00:00

Oceans Network Canada Youth Opportunity Ocean Networks Canada are currently hiring Youth Science Ambassadors. The role is for Indigenous youth aged 18-30, and is a remote position (computer provided) and they receive two weeks of in person training. For someone interested in ocean science and Indigenous ways of knowing! RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Ocean Networks Canada Youth Opportunity2024-04-08T19:56:51+00:00

Artist Call for Upcoming Project with TELUS

2024-04-08T19:56:56+00:00

Artist Call for Upcoming Project with TELUS TELUS are currently seeking an Indigenous artist to create a piece of artwork for our Saanich Central Office redevelopment and wrapping three fleet vehicles in the Victoria region. This project aims to highlight and amplify the artist/artwork, and is committed to featuring an artist with strong ties to the communities in which the art will be shared. They have been working closely with the Indigenous Artist Collective throughout the project details, scope and artist call. Applications are open now and close on April 21 at midnight. RECENT POSTS Leave [...]

Artist Call for Upcoming Project with TELUS2024-04-08T19:56:56+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Women’s Conference: Register Today!

2024-04-04T00:01:44+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Women's Conference: Register Today! The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council is hosting a Women's Conference! DATE: April 13th and 14th, 2024. TIME: 9am - 4pm (exact times are still TBD) WHERE: 7449 W Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay, BC (School Board Cultural Centre) Lunch will be provided and Childcare is available. This will be a sacred space for us to gather, share experiences, receive teachings, and celebrate W̱SÁNEĆ women. Click below to register for the event: Register Here! RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

W̱SÁNEĆ Women’s Conference: Register Today!2024-04-04T00:01:44+00:00

NCC is seeking a Manager, Indigenous Engagement & Conservation

2024-04-03T23:13:03+00:00

NCC is seeking a Manager, Indigenous Engagement & Conservation CLICK TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION The Manager, Indigenous Engagement and Conservation works with the Director and NCC’s Indigenous Engagement and Conservation team and is focused on: the collaborative development and activation of policy, guidance and tools for implementation of the Indigenous Conservation Engagement Framework (ICEF), building Indigenous cultural awareness and competency across the organization, and providing guidance and support for NCC staff to build meaningful relationships through engagement with Indigenous Peoples. This work supports the achievement of NCC’s strategic priority to be a trusted partner and ally with [...]

NCC is seeking a Manager, Indigenous Engagement & Conservation2024-04-03T23:13:03+00:00
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