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Times Colonist: Jul 6, 2014 SARAH PETRESCU Times Colonist B.C. policies that do not give First Nations burial grounds the same protection as cemeteries are discriminatory and out of date, says Tseycum Chief Vern Jacks.   Jacks and other local aboriginal leaders have been fighting to protect a small island in Ganges Harbour where human remains and burial cairns were found in 2006.    Because the burial site dates from before 1846, it is managed under the Heritage Conservation Act – not the Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act, which offers greater protection.    “The laws are racist,” Jacks said.  “We’re tired of [...]

This time of year is traditionally known as ĆENŦEḴI.  ĆENŦEḴI EȽTÁLṈEW̱JE LE TŦE SĆÁNEW̱I ENÁN JE LE U TSOS TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ EȽTÁLṈEW̱SU ȾW̱IṈETEṈs E TŦE SĆÁNEW̱NIȽ ȻE ĆÁ ŚW̱ELOXET ȽTE TŦE SĆÁNEW̱. NIȽ S,HI,WEḰ SĆÁNEW̱TŦE ŦEḴI U HÍ TŦE SṮELIṮḴEȽ X̱EN I IȽEN E TŦE ŦEḴI EȻs TUOs TÁĆEL TŦE ŦEḴI. NIȽ SU TÁĆELs ĆÍK I ĆÁȽs IȽENs TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ EȽ TÁLṈEW̱. I HO JE LE EWE ĆḴEĆEs TŦE SWÁLET SU YÁs QENETEṈ E TŦE ŚNÁEM ȻE STÁṈ Es SQÁYs TŦE SWÁLET. ÍY QÁLES TŦE SȻÁĆEL E TŦE ĆENŦEḴI ÁNW̱ȽḴÁLJ. I ȻȽ TÁĆELs TŦE W̱EW̱ELEŚ NIȽ ₭ELLET TŦE [...]

Times Colonist: Jul 2, 1932    Into Grade 4a –- Francis Samson.    Into Grade 4b –- Horace Paull    Into Grade 2b –- Isabel Bartleman, Virginia Bartleman, Henry Cooper, Ronald Paull, Sara Paull, Patrick Smith, Sophie Smith.    Into Grade 1a –- Edna Henry, Lizzie Jim, Vera Paull, Sammy Sam, Albert Smith, Josephine Smith, Philomena William.    Into Grade 1b –- Rosalie Philip, Elizabeth Smith, Abraham William.    Prizes –- presented by Rev. Father Scheelan: Attendance, Ronald Paull; progress, Grade 4, Francis Samson; Grade 3, Horace Paull; Grade 1, Henry Cooper, Sara Paull; neatness, Lizzie Jim. RECENT POSTS How are we [...]

Times Colonist: Jul 1, 1984    Women are discriminated against under the Indian Act, and women should be consulted on ways to end the discrimination, says Rusty Underwood, co-ordinator of the Tsawout Native Women’s Association.    But the Native Indian organizations who are talking to the federal government about ways of amending a law that allows sexual discrimination against Indian women are mainly headed by men, she said.    “Although Native women are voicing their concerns, they continue to have minimal participation in these negotiations.” said Underwood. “It’s time for the women to be heard.”    On the Tsawout reserve in Central Saanich women [...]

"Big Bingo" Come Support Rells Price & Maddox Moon Funds raised will be used to support Rells Price & Maddox Moon as they will be traveling to Europe to train in England for 4 days before heading to Gothenburg, Sweden to play in the Gothia Cup, the "Largest Youth Soccer Tournament in the World" what they call the Youth World Cup on July 8th - 22nd, 2024. Friday, June 28th, 2024 Thunderbird Hall Doors Open: 4:00pm Bingo Starts: 6:00pm Bingo Package: $100.00 For ticket info, contact Kara Henderson 250-504-0267 or kara.henderson1974@gmail.com or Siona Moon at siona_6@hotmail.com RECENT POSTS [...]

As part of WLC’s mission to promote respect for W̱SÁNEĆ culture, this is the first of a multi-part series honouring W̱SÁNEĆ community leaders. The series begins with the life story of Chief Thunderbird, also known as Jean Baptiste Paul. Whichever path in life he would have chosen, Jean Baptiste Paul, or Chief Thunderbird as he was known in the wrestling arena, was destined to be special. In 1896 at Brentwood on Vancouver Island, he was born the hereditary chief of the Tsartlip Nation—son to Tommy Paul and grandson to Ben Paul, both of whom were also chiefs. With an [...]

Times Colonist: June 14, 2008 [IMAGE] DEBRA BRASH, TIMES COLONIST Tseycum First Nation members carry cedar coffins holding remains of their ancestors at a repatriation ceremony yesterday. The remains were taken to a specially prepared graveyard and buried in a ceremony that was intended to let their spirits rest. Burial completes native quest Remains of band's ancestors 'at peace' following ceremony LINDSAY KINES Times Colonist The gravedigger rose before dawn yesterday at his home on the Tsartlip First Nation.    Bert Smith, 52, put on jeans and a brown plaid work shirt, loaded a shovel in the back of his Ford [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ youths’ participation in sports is not only a continuation of a legacy of athletic excellence but also a primer for the leadership skills that will support W̱SÁNEĆ youth throughout life. Sports have always been integral to the W̱SÁNEĆ community. And, despite lack of access compared to youth in settler communities – such as financial barriers, which include things like a lack of transportation or difficulty accessing physical activities due to inadequate infrastructure and equipment – W̱SÁNEĆ athletes have repeatedly excelled. Recently, community members like Blake Swan and Tua Va’a have demonstrated incredible talent in lacrosse and boxing, respectively. [...]

The Campbell Bay Music Festival Society and the Mayne Island Agricultural Society invite you to attend the Ceremonial Unveiling of a Carved Salish Pole on SḴŦAḴ Carved by W̱SÁNEĆ artist TEMOSEṈ Chazz Elliott Friday June 21 2024 4-5pm At the Agricultural Hall Grounds 340 Fernhill Road, SKTAK /Mayne Island Opening words by W̱SÁNEĆ Elder J,SIṈTEN Dr. John Elliott Unveiling and Artist’s Talk by TEMOSEṈ Chazz Elliott Honoring dance by the ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱ Tribal School youth dancers Cake to follow RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here