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This time of year is known as ĆENHENEN

2024-08-07T19:21:14+00:00

This time of year is traditionally known as ĆENHENEN.  ĆENHENEN NIȽ ŚW̱TÁĆELS TŦE HENEN HIȽ ŚW̱DÁLETEṈs E TŦE ÍY QÁLES X̱EṈ OL Ȼs XÁĆEṈs. TOW̱OL U ṈEN TŦE SĆÁNEW̱E TIÁ ȽḴÁLJ. MEQ EXIN ŚW̱OX̱s TŦEN QEȽ W̱ILṈEW̱LÁE EṮ ĆELȽTENEM, TEMTEM AXEN, SMO₭EĆ, SDÁYES, ḰENNES. NIȽ SU ĆḴEĆEs TŦEN QEȽ W̱ILṈEW̱. SU ṮÁNEḴs KPETTEs TŦE SĆÁLEĆES ḰEL ḰEL E TŦE SYESEs TŦE ṈENṈENEs E TŦE SȻÁs ĆELÁṈENs. SU MEQs SÁN XĆIT ȻE NIȽ Es SÁN TŦE ṈENṈENEs ȻE ĆTOLES Es SE ȻE NÁTEṈ Es. HO ȻENNES TŦE ṈEN S,IȽEN TŦE EȽTÁLṈEW̱SU HIMETs TŦE SĆÁLEĆEs ṈÁTW̱E TŦE ŚW̱SIÁMs EṈOTEs TŦE [...]

This time of year is known as ĆENHENEN2024-08-07T19:21:14+00:00

IMB Job Opportunity: Research and Marine Planning Analyst

2024-08-02T22:19:38+00:00

IMB is seeking a Research and Marine Planning Analyst Job Summary The Indigenous Management Board (IMB) is seeking a Research and Marine Planning Analyst to support a collaborative effort among eleven First Nations in British Columbia. The Analyst will contribute to research, analysis, writing, and strategic recommendations related to IMB’s priority topics and the Feasibility Assessment for the proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve (NMCAR) in the southern Strait of Georgia. Responsibilities include researching priority topics, documenting and organizing research materials, synthesizing existing marine plans, preparing reports and presentations, and representing IMB interests in meetings with government agencies. The [...]

IMB Job Opportunity: Research and Marine Planning Analyst2024-08-02T22:19:38+00:00

IMB is seeking an Elders Committee Coordinator

2024-08-02T18:48:48+00:00

IMB is seeking an Elders Committee Coordinator Job Summary The Indigenous Management Board (IMB) is seeking an Elders Committee Coordinator. The Coordinator will establish and manage the IMB Elders Committee, coordinating six meetings annually, including travel and cultural arrangements. Key responsibilities include hosting meetings, facilitating discussions, coordinating with technical committees, and ensuring honorariums and expenses are managed. The ideal candidate will have experience with First Nations Elders, event coordination, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. The role requires knowledge of SENĆOŦEN and Hul’q’umi’num cultures, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with tact and confidentiality. This one-year part-time [...]

IMB is seeking an Elders Committee Coordinator2024-08-02T18:48:48+00:00

Carl Olsen featured in Watershed Sentinel’s Article: Standing with Salmon and WSÁNEĆ

2024-07-31T22:32:06+00:00

Carl Olsen featured in Watershed Sentinel's Article: Standing With Salmon and WSÁNEĆ “If you take a look at the treaty, the treaty says that we have a right to look after what feeds us and what looks after us.” — W̱SÁNEĆ Elder Carl Olsen Read the Article on Watershed Sentinels Website Download the Article It’s a cold morning and I shiver as I walk over to the line of people holding placards by the concrete barrier at the side of the road. It snowed on the Malahat last night but now the sun has come out and large drops [...]

Carl Olsen featured in Watershed Sentinel’s Article: Standing with Salmon and WSÁNEĆ2024-07-31T22:32:06+00:00

Job Posting: Marine and Land Use Planner I

2024-07-29T23:16:57+00:00

Employer: WSANEC Leadership Council Supervised by: Shauna Johnson Start Date: August 5, 2024 (4-year term) Job Posting Open Date: July 12, 2024 Job Posting Closing Date: Aug 9, 2024 Salary Range: $75,000 dependent upon experience Location: W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council office – a hybrid with a rotating office time two days per week, three days working remotely. Must be a Saanich Peninsula, Victoria, or local community resident. The WLC will provide in-office equipment (desk, chairs, etc.) and a portable laptop. Candidates should have a stable internet connection and access to MS Teams or Zoom when working from home. Position Overview The [...]

Job Posting: Marine and Land Use Planner I2024-07-29T23:16:57+00:00

Call to Artists: Public Art Opportunity for Fire Station No. 2

2024-07-24T16:47:33+00:00

Call to Artists: Public Art Opportunity for Fire Station No. 2 Learn more about the project, eligibility, application requirements and how to apply at the link below. The deadline for applying is August 28, 2024, 4pm. Individuals who may require assistance with submitting their application can contact Brenda Weatherston, Public Art Coordinator at 250-475-5557 or brenda.weatherston@saanich.ca. More Information RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Call to Artists: Public Art Opportunity for Fire Station No. 22024-07-24T16:47:33+00:00

This Time 39 Years Ago – July 1985

2024-07-04T23:11:51+00:00

Times Colonist: Jul 18, 1985 The Tsawout Indian Band is prepared to go to the Supreme Court of Canada to prevent a 500-boat marina development in Saanichton Bay, says councilor Gus Underwood.    “We’re prepared to take whatever measures are necessary,” he said. “We’ll carry our fight to the highest court in the land to get justice.”    Central Saanich council con Monday issued a development permit for the marina.    The band claims the development on the 6.15-hectare site is contrary to the 1858 James Douglas Treaty, which guaranteed Saanich Indians hunting and fishing rights.    Underwood, who was out of town and [...]

This Time 39 Years Ago – July 19852024-07-04T23:11:51+00:00

South Island Wellness Society BBQ Party

2024-07-17T22:34:10+00:00

South Island Wellness Society BBQ Party Where: Elk Lake Regional Park What: Raffle contest, food, drinks & games When: Saturday, July 27th, 12pm - 4pm Free entry for Indigenous community members and partners Important Note: Limited Spots Available! Email reception@siws.ca, Provide name, # of people and whether transportation is required. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

South Island Wellness Society BBQ Party2024-07-17T22:34:10+00:00

This Time 39 Years Ago – July 1985

2024-07-04T23:26:03+00:00

Times Colonist: Jul 16, 1985    Central Saanich council unanimously approved issuing a development permit for a 500-boat marina in Saanichton Bay Monday despite warnings from native Indians that development is contrary to the James Douglas Treaty.    Council’s action paves the way for a request for a building permit by Saanichton Marina Ltd.    The area has been zoned for marina use for 16 years.    “The Indian people of Saanich demand that you respect the terms of the treaty,” said Tsawout band manager Earl Claxton.     “In return for making lands available for non-Indian settlement, including the lands where this council is debating [...]

This Time 39 Years Ago – July 19852024-07-04T23:26:03+00:00

Sharing Medicine Bundles Summer BBQ

2024-07-12T18:44:20+00:00

Sharing Medicine Bundles are welcoming all W̱SÁNEĆ women to a BBQ at the office. Children are welcome Please bring your own chairs RSVP to help us plan food Date: July 18th 2024 Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm Location: W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Office You can RSVP at the link below RSVP RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Sharing Medicine Bundles Summer BBQ2024-07-12T18:44:20+00:00
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