Youth

⚽️ Meet Thuyquletse’ (Patrick Elliott): A Rising Soccer Star! ⚽️ From a standout debut in the Pacific Coast Soccer League to scoring 7 goals in his first 7 games with Lakehill FC, Patrick is making waves in the world of soccer! 🌊💥 🗣️ On his success: “It feels great, but I’m just getting started. There’s always room for improvement.” 👟 His advice for young athletes: “Build a strong relationship with the ball, work hard, stay humble, and always believe in yourself.” 🙌🏽  With goals of a professional career in soccer, Patrick is driven by the support of his family and [...]

Youth Continued Revitalization of Reef Net Fishing in Summer 2024 For the fifth year in a row, W̱SÁNEĆ youth participated in the revitalization of reef net fishing (SX̱OLE) – a traditional fishing technology outlawed by the colonial government in the 1900s. Each year since 2020, youth participating in the program have worked under the mentorship of Knowledge Keepers including XEMŦOLTW̱ to revitalize SX̱OLE. This year’s reef net deployment took place on August 14th, 2024. Read More RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Youth Continued Revitalization of Reef Net Fishing in Summer 2024 For the fifth year in a row, W̱SÁNEĆ youth participated in the revitalization of reef net fishing (SX̱OLE) – a traditional fishing technology outlawed by the colonial government in the 1900s. SX̱OLE is a highly effective fishing technology whereby two anchored canoes suspend a handmade net in between them to catch salmon. SX̱OLE was practiced freely by generations of W̱SÁNEĆ people before the colonial government banned the practice.  According to reef net expert, W̱SÁNEĆ Elder, and UVic Indigenous Education advisor XEMŦOLTW̱ (Nick Claxton), “the reef net did two [...]

Chief Don Tom Discusses WLC Updates & Initiatives In this series of insightful videos, Chief Don Tom shares important updates and initiatives, from the launch of the exclusive W̱SÁNEĆ Community Portal and the introduction of the W̱SÁNEĆ SQTO podcast to the inspiring revival of the Reef Net tradition led by W̱SÁNEĆ youth. These videos offer an overview of some of the recent efforts being made by the WLC. Dive into these videos to stay connected with the latest developments and the ongoing work of the WLC. Join the W̱SÁNEĆ Community Portal The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council invites all [...]

Meet WILWÍ MI, EH (Sakora Morris), a proud member of the Tsartlip First Nation and a rising soccer star who is just weeks away from making her lifelong dream a reality! ⚽🌟✈️ 💬 “It’s always been my dream… When I was younger, I always wanted to be a pro soccer player, so having the opportunity to be recruited to go play in the UK is one of my biggest accomplishments.”  ✈️✨ Learn more about Sakora’s journey and the support from her family and community that helped her achieve this milestone. Who are you, and where are you from? My [...]

🥍 Meet Landon Underwood, a proud member of the Tsawout First Nation and dedicated lacrosse player and coach! 💭 "Dream big. Don't ever let somebody tell you that you can't do it," Landon advises, reflecting on his journey from Peninsula Lacrosse to representing BC in the North American Indigenous Games. 💪🏽🏆 Discover Landon's journey and future goals by reading the full interview below 🥍✨ Who are you, and where are you from? My name is Landon Underwood, and I am 25 years old. I proudly acknowledge my membership in the Tsawout First Nation, one of the five W̱SÁNEĆ Villages. [...]

🏆 Meet Blake from Tsartlip and Ahousaht First Nation! 🏆 Blake's journey in lacrosse is truly inspiring. Drafted to the Junior A Shamrocks, named Victoria's High School Athlete of the Year, and awarded the Premier's Award from I·SPARC, he's achieved so much at just 17. With a gold medal from the Alberta Indigenous Games, Blake's dedication to training, inspired by his grandpa, shines through. His advice? "Keep practicing, stay consistent, and practice like you play." Discover Blake’s journey and future goals by reading the full interview below 🥍✨ Interviewer: Who are you, and where are you from? My name [...]

This time of year,  is traditionally known as PEXSISEṈ - The Moon of the Opening hands, the blossoming out Moon. NIȽ PEXSISEṈ ȽḰÁLJ ĆȽ ENÁ,. PEXSISEṈ TŦE MEQ STÁṈ JISEṈ TŦE ŦÁŦḴI SU ȻILs TŦE SPAKEṈ. TW̱E YOŦ OL U PE,PE,W̱ÁLS TŦE SĆES E TIÁ ȽḰÁLJ. NIȽ EN ŚW̱TU,O, QENEW̱TŦE XELXELJ. ȻNIȽ EN SU OLEXET EN SU ŚÁMET I KELOEṈ E TŦE S,OX̱E. TES E TŦEN ŚW̱ĆAḴET TŦE XPȺ. EN SU ȽENÁS JELLIs NIȽ ĆOȻEW̱SE TŦE SȽEUI E TIÁ, ĆEN ȾOȽEN. NIȽ SE SU XÁĆENs TŦE ḰȽȺs TŦE XPȺ EN SU ĆȺ E TŦE XEUES SNEW̱EȽ E TIÁ, [...]

Interested in becoming a bow hunting instructor? Sign up for the waitlist now! We are starting Bow Hunting Courses again this April. ​ Interested in becoming a Bow Hunting Instructor? Please fill out the survey form below to sign up for the waitlist: Click here to register for the waitlist! RECENT POSTS Leave Us Your Feedback Here