Yearly Archives: 2024

The Cowichan Sweater Film, Women’s Day Screening

2024-11-19T07:50:59+00:00

This International Women's Day, let's give a big shout-out to the women who made "The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted History" film possible! We raise our hands to Mary Galloway and Tiffany Joseph the executive producers and to the hardworking all-Indigenous crew, these women poured their hearts into sharing this important story. The film explores the history of the sweaters in the Cowichan and Saanich territories on Vancouver Island and the traditional knitters from these communities. We congratulate their dedication to preserving our cultural heritage and showcasing the beauty of Cowichan Sweaters. Join us for a virtual screening tonight to honour [...]

The Cowichan Sweater Film, Women’s Day Screening2024-11-19T07:50:59+00:00

This Time 54 Years Ago – March 1970

2024-03-04T21:49:49+00:00

Four Chiefs To Sit On Board    Four Saanich Peninsula band chiefs will sit on Canada's first Indian school board, it was announced Thursday at a meeting in the East Saanich Reserve community hall.    The new board will run Tsartlip day school on West Saanich Road.    The chiefs - Phil Paul (Tsartlip), Gabriel Pelkey (Tsawout), Don Williams (Pauquachin), and Sandy Jones (Teycum) - will make up an interim board along with Victor Underwood Jr., Gus Bill, Marie Cooper and Tom Sampson.    The four bands formed the Saanich Indian Education Association two years ago when they learned the federal government planned to [...]

This Time 54 Years Ago – March 19702024-03-04T21:49:49+00:00

Chainsaw Operator Training: $250 Honoraria Available

2024-02-27T21:57:08+00:00

Chainsaw Operator Training: $250 Honoraria Available Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is hosting a two-day chainsaw training course on March 6th and 7th, 2024. There are six spots available for W̱SÁNEĆ community members. Details: • Location: SMONEĆTEN Campground • Dates: Wed March 6th and Thurs March 7th, 8am-4pm • Participants must commit to both days • 6 spots available for W̱SÁNEĆ community members ages 18+ • Honoraria of $250 per day available • No previous training required • Steel-toe or similar footwear required. All other safety gear will be provided. Participants will receive Type 3 - Basic Chainsaw Operator [...]

Chainsaw Operator Training: $250 Honoraria Available2024-02-27T21:57:08+00:00

Share your thoughts on Goldstream!

2024-02-22T19:21:07+00:00

Share your thoughts on Goldstream! At this time we are seeking feedback from W̱SÁNEĆ Community Members only. Fill out the survey W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership are seeking input on whether or not to support the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MOTI) project to conduct roadwork on the Malahat Highway where it passes through Goldstream Park. We have developed this survey for W̱SÁNEĆ members to provide input on whether or not the proposed MOTI Highway 1 project is acceptable for Goldstream. At this time we are seeking feedback from W̱SÁNEĆ Community Members only. Fill out the survey RECENT POSTS [...]

Share your thoughts on Goldstream!2024-02-22T19:21:07+00:00

DAO is Hiring a Human Resources Business Partner

2024-02-17T00:28:33+00:00

Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is Hiring a Human Resource Business Partner CLICK TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. City: Preference: Victoria, Boucherville. Other NRC locations may be considered. Organizational Unit: Human Resources Branch Classification: PE-4 Tenure: Term Duration: 2 years Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC Notes: The intent of this staffing action is to fill one vacancy, preferably in Victoria or Boucherville, and create a list of prequalified candidates for positions in various locations as [...]

DAO is Hiring a Human Resources Business Partner2024-02-17T00:28:33+00:00

VAA is Hiring an Electrician

2024-02-17T00:20:04+00:00

Victoria Airport Authority is Hiring an Electrician CLICK TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Electrician Reporting To: Electrical Supervisor Key Relationships: Internal – All VAA Staff; External – Third Party Contractors, Airport Security, Vendors Supervisory Responsibilities: None   Role Summary: The Electrician is responsible for performing electrical inspections, maintenance, and repair related to airfield lighting and building electrical systems at the Airport. Electricians must be available to be ‘on-call’ to respond to after-hour lighting, signage, electrical emergencies and winter operations. The Electrician is a union position reporting to the Electrical Supervisor and will normally work a 40-hour [...]

VAA is Hiring an Electrician2024-02-17T00:20:04+00:00

TLC is Hiring a Communication Officer

2024-02-14T22:55:43+00:00

The Land Conservancy (TLC) is Hiring a Communication Officer CLICK TO VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION TLC The Land Conservancy of BC is a charitable, membership-based land trust working to protect British Columbia's biological diversity. We are currently seeking a Communication Intern to provide support while gaining experience working in the non-profit sector to promote events, fundraising initiatives, and the organization in general. Position Overview: The Communication Intern will work with TLC’s team to implement comprehensive communication strategies for TLC projects. This will include contributing to TLCs website, social media accounts, and designing/producing promotional material (print and digital). The [...]

TLC is Hiring a Communication Officer2024-02-14T22:55:43+00:00

Meet Robyn Heaslip Kefi

2024-03-05T18:26:43+00:00

Meet Robyn Heaslip Kefi, the new Program Manager for the Indigenous Management Board Read the transcript below to learn more about Robyn and the work she’ll be doing with the Indigenous Management Board. Interviewer: Can you tell us a bit about who you are and where you’re from? My name is Robyn Heaslip Kefi and I live in Cowichan Bay in Quw'utsun lands. I am of Irish, French, Scottish and English ancestry. I grew up in Cree territory in Edmonton and moved with my parents and siblings as a young adult to Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ lands in Victoria. After [...]

Meet Robyn Heaslip Kefi2024-03-05T18:26:43+00:00

Sacred object returned home to W̱SÁNEĆ

2024-02-07T20:32:14+00:00

Sacred object returned home to W̱SÁNEĆ W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) hosted a homecoming ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The ceremony marked the significant return of SDÁLṈEW̱, a sacred bowl set to be sold by settlers, but intercepted by SFU. Since arrival, settlers have appropriated and displaced countless W̱SÁNEĆ sacred objects. Outside of W̱SÁNEĆ care these objects are unable to serve their sacred purposes, and are instead shuttled worldwide as museum display pieces or elements of private collections without regard to their ancestral home.  In recent years, WLC has made significant efforts to raise awareness regarding the proper care [...]

Sacred object returned home to W̱SÁNEĆ2024-02-07T20:32:14+00:00

We want your Input on the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council

2024-01-30T20:20:28+00:00

We want your Input on the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council We are seeking feedback from the community about the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council. Fill out the survey by February 26th for a chance to win one of five $50 Visa gift cards! TAKE THE SURVEY Why have a W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council? 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 [...]

We want your Input on the W̱SÁNEĆ Youth Council2024-01-30T20:20:28+00:00
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