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First prize draw for $100 from the Goldstream survey entries! 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. The next draw will be in February, fill out the survey by clicking the link below. At this time we are seeking feedback from W̱SÁNEĆ Community Members only Fill out the [...]

Indigenous Management Board: Leadership & Community Visioning Sessions Join the Community Leadership and Community Visioning Sessions to help set the direction of the Indigenous Management Board (IMB), and to create a Shared First Nations Vision for our territories. 👉🏽 Who: Community members of Quw’utsun Nation (Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, and Stz’uminus First Nation), Malahat Nation, Pauquachin First Nation, Snuneymuxw First Nation, Tsawout First Nation and the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation (Tsartlip First Nation and Tseycum First Nation) 📆 When: January 26th and 27th (Same agenda each day, choose a day to attend) 📍Where: Arbutus [...]

Galiano Conservancy Association Seasonal Job Postings Seasonal Positions Work this Spring / Summer from May through August! Apply by January 31st! Biodiversity Conservation Technician Ecological Restoration Technician Environmental Education Technician Land Stewardship Technician Sustainable Food Systems Technician RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Launches New Podcast Series The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast series called The W̱SÁNEĆ SQTO. The first episode is available to stream now on Spotify. With content created by W̱SÁNEĆ community members for W̱SÁNEĆ community members, this podcast is specifically designed to offer a deep dive into the current issues impacting the community at large. In the inaugural episode, "A Message from Gord Elliott, WLC's Director of Operations,” Elliott narrates his response to concerns expressed by community members on the WLC social media regarding WLC discussions [...]

Update: Removal of Invasive Deer on SḰŦÁMEN The past month saw the implementation of the first phase of a final initiative to cull fallow deer from SḰŦÁMEN (Sidney Island). This move will allow the original ecosystem to flourish for the first time since Europeans introduced the invasive species in the 1900’s. If you would like to access the meat that was harvested, please contact your local band office. This eradication of the fallow deer on SḰŦÁMEN is a last-resort response to the ongoing ecological devastation they’ve caused. The WLC also considered relocation of the deer, however, despite years [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council's Annual Report for 2023 is now available Read it by clicking the link below. View 2023 Report Here RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here

   CHIEF THUNDERBIRD BRAVES RACE Drums Call West Saanich Tribe to Poll Times Colonist (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) · Thu, Dec 18, 1952 Election drums will resound through the Tsartlip Indian reservation in West Saanich tonight. The drums will call all braves and their wives to elect a chief of the band. The office of chief has been vacant since the death a year ago of Joe Bartleman. Nominated to run as candidate is colorful, professional wrestler Baptiste Paul, better known throughout Canada and the United States as "Chief Thunderbird." Baptiste is a hereditary chief but has never been head [...]