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The Coastal Douglas-fir Conservation Partnership (CDFCP) is running a webinar series through February on the topic of Carbon sequestration for Indigenous groups. Carbon offsetting is a topic the WLC is actively exploring for its innovative approach to conservation and revenue generation for Indigenous groups. Learn more below. To register, please email info@cdfcp.ca Webinar 1: Nisqually Community Forest Improved Forest Management, Watershed Protection and Carbon Offsetting Tuesday 1st February @ 10-11.30am. Kirk Hanson and Joe Kane will talk about how a diverse range of stakeholders came together to form the Nisqually Community Forest with the objective of managing the forest so [...]

The Salish Sea Garden Project continues to restore traditional food sources & knowledge Since 2015, W̱SÁNEĆ knowledge holders, in partnership with Parks Canada, have been working to restore sea gardens in the Salish Sea. Shown above: sea garden restoration in Fulford Harbour over two nights in November. This project has not only improved the ancient clam beds, but has also reclaimed traditional knowledge and restored W̱SÁNEĆ access and connection to the land.   Phase One: The Clam Garden Initiative Initially called the Clam Garden initiative, the project’s first phase was a pilot project from 2014-2019 to experimentally restore two [...]

Congrats to John Etzel Jr. This month's TikTok contest winner! John's submission into the WLC TikTok Contest has won him a $100 Visa Giftcard Want to win? Submit your TikTok video by using the hashtag #wsanecproud - there's a new winner every month! RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Join us for an Online W̱SÁNEĆ Community Engagement Session on January 18th from 6pm to 8pm. The topic for this session is Community Health and Well Being and we will focus on action planning! On the 18th, join the meeting using the link below! Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 825 5691 1288 Passcode: 736089 Door prizes for all who attend. This event is open to all W̱SÁNEC COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

On January 8th 1987 the Chiefs of Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tseycum and Tsawout came together to sign the Saanich Indian Territorial Declaration. January 8th 2022 marks the 35th anniversary of this historic event. Shown above: the Saanich Indian Territorial Declaration. Click to enlarge The declaration explicitly asserts W̱SÁNEĆ people’s absolute rights and title to the W̱SÁNEĆ Territorial Homeland. Despite the attempts of the Provincial and Federal governments to impose dominion over these lands for the past 170 years, our Chiefs declared that these rights are irrevocable. The declaration also makes clear the expectations for all levels of government and establishes [...]

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, all in-person PAL and CORE workshops are on hold until further notice. Stay updated on this story and others -  subscribe to our newsletter.