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This time of year is known as ĆENQOLEW

2026-09-25T20:43:00+00:00

This time of year is traditionally known as ĆENQOLEW ĆENQOLEW NIȽ ŚW̱TUOs TÁĆEL TŦE QOLEW̱E TIÁ, ȽḴÁLJ. ȻȽ ENÁ, QENETES TŦE STOLU ŚW̱LÁEs SE Ȼs SÁȻES TŦE ḴELEXs. I U TUE EMNIEṈ TŦEN QEȽ W̱ILṈEW̱ṮELÁEṈ E TŦE SMÍEŦ I TŦE ṈIED. ŚELṈESTÁLs E TŦE ÁYET. NIȽ U HOI OL I ȽȻOUES TŦE QOLEW̱ȻE ENÁs JÁN U HOI OL ÍY S,ŚÁMENEȽ EN SU ÁLET TŦEN SKELOEṈ EN SȻÁ TW̱TIÁ, ĆENȾOȽEṈ. TES E TIÁ, SU YÁ’s TŦEN SĆÁLEĆE ȽEMEȾEṈ E TŦE ḰEMĆOLS LÁE EṮ PELḰȾÁEṈ. NIȽ LEPLIT ȽTE TŦE ŚNÁEM HO NI TŦE SQȺ U STÁṈ EN SU ḰÁNES TŦE [...]

This time of year is known as ĆENQOLEW2026-09-25T20:43:00+00:00

Tsartlip and Tseycum sign Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Langford through W̱LC

2026-10-08T19:32:50+00:00

On September 22, 2026, the City of Langford, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip First Nation), and W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum First Nation), through the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (W̱LC), came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing a shared commitment to strengthen relationships, foster collaboration, and advance priorities that benefit current and future generations. The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration based on mutual respect, understanding, and a shared commitment to building strong and lasting government-to-government relationships. Through this partnership, the three governments will work together on areas of common interest, including economic development, arts and culture, tourism, environmental stewardship, and advocacy. The agreement [...]

Tsartlip and Tseycum sign Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Langford through W̱LC2026-10-08T19:32:50+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ: The Story and Responsibility Behind the Name “Saanich”

2026-09-30T16:44:06+00:00

The name Saanich is almost impossible to avoid if you live in this part of the world. The name appears on maps, road signs, businesses, and organizations: the District of Saanich, the District of Central Saanich, and the District of North Saanich. It also appears on the Saanich Peninsula, Saanich Inlet, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, School District 63 — Saanich, the Saanich Police Department, and Saanich Commonwealth Place. The name appears on businesses, schools, community organizations, sports associations, charities, and public institutions. For most people, “Saanich” is simply part of the landscape. But have you ever stopped to ask a very [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ: The Story and Responsibility Behind the Name “Saanich”2026-09-30T16:44:06+00:00

Truth & Reconciliation Day from a W̱SÁNEĆ perspective

2026-09-28T21:34:06+00:00

Truth & Reconciliation Day from a W̱SÁNEĆ perspective On Truth and Reconciliation Day, we are featuring the perspectives of members of our W̱SÁNEĆ community. We asked, what does the day mean to you, and how are you spending the day. Special thanks to Dave Paul, ESKISELWET / Tracy Underwood, Carolyn Sampson, Edna Ellsworth, and Kusemaat - Shirley Williams for sharing their stories. Interviewer, What does Truth & Reconciliation Day mean to you? Kusemaat - Shirley Williams:  Truth and Reconciliation Day means remembering our ancestors and all life of Mother Earth every day and taking action to ensure thriving culture and [...]

Truth & Reconciliation Day from a W̱SÁNEĆ perspective2026-09-28T21:34:06+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Passenger Experience and Programs Officer at Victoria International Airport

2026-09-15T20:23:56+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Passenger Experience and Programs Officer at Victoria International Airport. Victoria Airport Authority is looking for a regular full-time Passenger Experience and Programs Officer to help shape exceptional, inclusive, and memorable experiences for everyone travelling through Victoria International Airport (YYJ). In this dynamic role, you will lead and coordinate a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives across the airport from customer service, accessibility and wayfinding to passenger feedback, terminal amenities and special programs. Working collaboratively across VAA and with airport and community partners, you will use passenger data and insights, industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities [...]

External Job Opportunity: Passenger Experience and Programs Officer at Victoria International Airport2026-09-15T20:23:56+00:00

This time of year is known as ĆENŦÁWEN

2026-08-28T15:20:03+00:00

This time of year is traditionally known as ĆENŦÁWEN. ĆENŦÁWEN ĆȽ ENÁ TÁĆEL TŦE SȽEMEW̱ĆEḴSOT TŦE STOLU ȻNIȽs LÁSETs TŦE STOLU E TŦE SĆÁNEW̱Ȼs TÍYELs. ȻNIȽs ŦOṈs TŦE ÁYET TW̱E ŚELEṈ E TŦE ȾEMEȻE ȻNIȽs ELXOTEṈs TŦE XIW̱E ṈÁLṈELs TŦE ȾEMEȻE. ȻȽ YÁ IȾȽOṈESET TŦE SȻÁĆEL ȻNIȽs YÁ,s TŦE SWO,EU,LES ŦOṈ EMNIEṈ E TŦE SMÍEŦ. NIȽs YÁ,s TŦE SȽENȽÁNI ELXOTEṈ TŦE KEXMIN ȻNIȽ ŚW̱HÁQs TŦE W̱ILṈEW̱E TŦE SMIȽE ȻȽ ENÁ, W̱ḰELWEȽ TŦE SJELW̱EṈ. ĆENŦÁWEN-THE COHO SALMON RETURN TO THE EARTH This moon marks the arrival of the Coho Salmon. WEATHER The first rains begin to break the drought [...]

This time of year is known as ĆENŦÁWEN2026-08-28T15:20:03+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Director, Facilities and I.T. at Victoria International Airport

2026-09-10T07:10:20+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Director, Facilities and Information Technology at Victoria International Airport. This is a senior leadership opportunity at Victoria International Airport. Operating in a complex, safety-critical environment, the Director provides strategic and long-term direction for the critical systems, technology and infrastructure that support safe, resilient and efficient airport operations. This includes passenger processing, baggage handling, building automation, public address systems, facilities infrastructure, and information management and technology. This is a permanent, full time role. Learn more and apply: https://yyj.ca/en/careers-employment/working-at-yyj/ View job posting pdf Apply Now

External Job Opportunity: Director, Facilities and I.T. at Victoria International Airport2026-09-10T07:10:20+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Manager of Indigenous Relations at Islands Trust

2026-09-05T04:04:21+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Manager of Indigenous Relations at Islands Trust The Manager of Indigenous Relations leads the design and implementation of a coordinated and collaborativeapproach to intergovernmental relationships among Islands Trust bodies and First Nations, Indigenous groups,Indigenous community members, and other governmental agencies. Position details:Full time$90,900 - $128,800 annuallyVictoria, BCApplication deadline: September 11, 2026 Learn more and apply at the link below: Learn More

External Job Opportunity: Manager of Indigenous Relations at Islands Trust2026-09-05T04:04:21+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Indigenous Relations Advisor at Islands Trust

2026-09-05T04:07:56+00:00

External Job Opportunity: Indigenous Relations Advisor at Islands Trust Applications are due September 24, 2026 The Indigenous Relations Advisor develops strategies and fosters organizational excellence in intergovernmental relationships among Islands Trust Conservancy and Indigenous Governing Bodies in the Islands Trust Area, as well as regional districts and provincial and federal agencies. Position details: 🕐 Part time (35 hours bi-weekly) 💵 $44.19 – $50.34 hourly 📍 Victoria, BC, with hybrid work options ⏰ Application deadline September 24, 2026 Learn more and apply at the link below: Learn More

External Job Opportunity: Indigenous Relations Advisor at Islands Trust2026-09-05T04:07:56+00:00
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