Monthly Archives: March 2025

Pacific FC Game Ticket Giveaway

2025-03-31T22:41:23+00:00

Join us in the WLC’s sports suite for a Pacific FC match this Saturday, April 5th at 5:00pm! We're giving away 10 tickets, enter before Thursday at 1pm for a chance to win! Text “WIN” to (778) 909-1895 along with: Your First and Last Name Email address Band Affiliation For a chance to win tickets! The WLC has renewed our Suite at the Pacific FC stadium. This means you can look forward to the WLC doing regular ticket giveaways to upcoming games in the future! RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback [...]

Pacific FC Game Ticket Giveaway2025-03-31T22:41:23+00:00

PEXSISEṈ – The Moon of the Opening hands

2025-03-28T18:03:44+00:00

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, [...]

PEXSISEṈ – The Moon of the Opening hands2025-03-28T18:03:44+00:00

Join us on March 30th for: WSÁNEĆ Knowledge Holder Panel

2025-03-26T22:18:13+00:00

WSÁNEĆ Knowledge Holder Panel 🤗 Sunday, March 30th, 2025 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Light breakfast served at 8:30 AM 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanich Fairgrounds, Juniper Room Participatory, inclusive, small group engagement HIŦ LE ĆELÁṈEN I TŦE SELWÁN ȽTE, Archaeological and heritage Freedom Adventure Bus is happy to shuttle our guests from our Band Offices to the event, the below times are approximate! Stop 1: Approx 7:30-7:35 a.m. SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation 7728 Tetayut Rd. Saanichton, BC Stop 2: Approx 7:45-7:50 Tseycum First Nation 1210 Totem Lane, North Saanich Stop 3: Approx 8:00-8:05 Pauqachin First Nation 9010 West Saanich Rd North [...]

Join us on March 30th for: WSÁNEĆ Knowledge Holder Panel2025-03-26T22:18:13+00:00

Understanding the Joint Statement with Joni Olsen

2025-03-24T20:10:38+00:00

In a series of three videos, Joni Olsen provides an insightful breakdown of the Joint Statement — a historic step toward recognizing W̱SÁNEĆ land rights and sovereignty. The statement challenges colonial interpretations of the Douglas Treaties of 1852, emphasizing the importance of oral history, Indigenous self-determination, and reconciliation efforts. This Joint Statement is a significant milestone, but the work is far from over. By continuing the conversation, advocating for Indigenous leadership, and pushing for real action, we move one step closer to justice for the W̱SÁNEĆ people. Watch the full videos to learn more. RECENT [...]

Understanding the Joint Statement with Joni Olsen2025-03-24T20:10:38+00:00

This Time 25 Years Ago – March 2000

2025-03-14T18:57:30+00:00

Rhodes, Tsartlip band honoured TOURISM VICTORIA AWARDS By Norman Gidney Times Colonist staff    The man who started the whale-watching industry in Victoria a decade ago and the Tsartlip Indian band were honoured Wednesday for contributions to local tourism.    Alex Rhodes, who started Seacoast Expeditions in 1990 with a single inflatable, received Tourism Victoria's 17th annual Miracle award at the organization's annual meeting.    Named for a wounded killer whale which Sealand tried to nurse back to health, the award recognizes "extraordinary effort and memorable achievement," said presenter Paul Miller.    Miller, who started the Victoria Harbour Ferry Co. at the same time, [...]

This Time 25 Years Ago – March 20002025-03-14T18:57:30+00:00

External Job Posting: Victoria Airport Authority Administrative Assistant

2025-03-21T17:20:54+00:00

Career Opportunity: Are you a highly organized, customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) is looking for an energetic and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team! As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional experience while ensuring seamless daily operations. In this role, you’ll handle a variety of responsibilities, from managing correspondence and scheduling meetings to organizing corporate events and supporting key initiatives. If you love multitasking, collaborating with diverse teams, and keeping everything running smoothly, this is the perfect [...]

External Job Posting: Victoria Airport Authority Administrative Assistant2025-03-21T17:20:54+00:00

This Time 16 Years Ago – March 2009

2025-03-14T19:04:51+00:00

Chief threatens suit over road Tseycum leader wants money and land for paved-over gravesites on scenic route in North Saanich. It's all about respect, he says. JUDITH LAVOIE Times Colonist The Tseycum First Nation is asking for money and land in exchange for allowing West Saanich Road traffic to continue running unimpeded through the North Saanich reserve.    West Saanich Road was built over Tseycum gravesites and the band hasn't been properly compensated, said Tseycum Chief Vern Jacks.    The band is talking about suing the provincial government, or even digging up the road to rebury ancestors, he said.    Jacks has a [...]

This Time 16 Years Ago – March 20092025-03-14T19:04:51+00:00

This Time 55 Years Ago – March 1970

2025-03-14T18:40:34+00:00

Four Chiefs To Sit On Board    Four Saanich Peninsula band chiefs will sit on Canada's first Indian school board, it was announced Thursday at a meeting in the East Saanich Reserve community hall.    The new board will run Tsartlip day school on West Saanich Road.    The chiefs - Phil Paul (Tsartlip), Gabriel Pelkey (Tsawout), Don Williams (Pauquachin), and Sandy Jones (Teycum) - will make up an interim board along with Victor Underwood Jr., Gus Bill, Marie Cooper and Tom Sampson.    The four bands formed the Saanich Indian Education Association two years ago when they learned the federal government planned to [...]

This Time 55 Years Ago – March 19702025-03-14T18:40:34+00:00

UNDRIP Provides Opportunity for W̱SÁNEĆ to Collaborate with Local Governments

2025-04-07T18:30:38+00:00

UNDRIP and Local Governments The everyday decisions and actions of local governments – ranging from regulating significant natural areas and hunting grounds to creating regulations that directly affect the health of the land and water – have profound, often harmful impacts on the rights of W̱SÁNEĆ. In fact, there are so many cumulative impacts from these decisions, there is no longer a place in W̱SÁNEĆ territory where W̱SÁNEĆ can practice inherent or treaty rights without watchful judgment. XPȺ¸ (Western Redcedar) - W̱SÁNEĆ Territory Yet, any local government body has very little obligation to consult with or consider W̱SÁNEĆ Rights. [...]

UNDRIP Provides Opportunity for W̱SÁNEĆ to Collaborate with Local Governments2025-04-07T18:30:38+00:00

External Job Posting: TLC The Land Conservancy of BC Communication Officer

2025-03-11T19:38:27+00:00

TLC The Land Conservancy of BC is a charitable, membership-based land trust working to protect British Columbia's biological diversity. We are currently seeking a Communication Intern to provide support while gaining experience working in the non-profit sector to promote events, fundraising initiatives, and the organization in general. Position Overview: The Communication Intern will work with TLC’s team to implement comprehensive communication strategies for TLC projects. This will include contributing to TLCs website, social media accounts, and designing/producing promotional material (print and digital). The Communication Officer will also participate in covenant monitoring, restoration initiatives, special events and fundraising activities. Desired skills [...]

External Job Posting: TLC The Land Conservancy of BC Communication Officer2025-03-11T19:38:27+00:00
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