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On March 31, 2025, a whale washed ashore in W̱SÁNEĆ Territory. In accordance with W̱SÁNEĆ cultural practices, a blessing was conducted by Eric Pelkey, Hereditary Chief of Tsawout and Community Engagement Coordinator of the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council. This ceremony honours the whale’s spirit and acknowledges its journey, grounded in the deep relationship between W̱SÁNEĆ and the ocean. Watch the full video to witness this sacred moment. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

On February 13th, 2025, scientists, environmentalists, and First Nations leaders attended the second annual HELIT TŦE SȽOṈ,ET (Let the Herring Live) event to help restore the herring population in the Salish Sea. The HELIT TŦE SȽOṈ,ET event is an annual event presented by W̱SÁNEĆ Hereditary Chiefs in partnership with the Herring Conservation and Restoration Society, University of Victoria’s (UVic) School of Environmental Studies, and Conservancy Hornby Island. Each year, it brings together First Nations, subject-area experts, and environmental organizations to discuss the importance of herring, voice concerns regarding the management of the herring population, and co-create opportunities to restore the [...]

Are you a WSÁNEĆ community member with a story to tell? The W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) is inviting community members to contribute to our ÁLI SĆȺ (All the Good Work) blog. This is an opportunity to share your knowledge, experiences, and perspectives with the community. Whether it’s cultural teachings, history, environmental stewardship, or reflections on WSÁNEĆ life, we welcome your voice. 📩 Submit your blog ideas or drafts to wlc@remarkablecommunications.com and include your name and band affiliation.

The CRD, Tsartlip and Tseycum First Nations sign Memorandum of Understanding Victoria, BC– Capital Regional District (CRD), W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), and W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) First Nations, through the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC), are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing their government-to-government relationship. The CRD operates on the Territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people, who have stewarded these lands and seawaters since time immemorial. By providing this mechanism to include W̱JOȽEȽP and W̱SIḴEM priorities, and First Nations knowledge into CRD initiatives, this collaboration will help foster a more inclusive approach to regional government. Caption: MOU Signing Ceremony. Pictured left to right: CRD Board Chair, Cliff McNell-Smith; [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine & Land Use Plan Upcoming Community Engagement Sessions April 2025 Highlights Location: Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Juniper Room Dinner: 5-6 PM Engagement: 6-9 PM Tuesday, April 22 & Thursday, April 24 Topic: Douglas Treaty & Indigenous Rights Cash incentives are available for the first 10 attendees, along with door prizes. Transportation is provided, and childminding is available upon request. For details, contact Marissa.Jim@wsanec.com Download the PDF file below to see more details! Schedule of Upcoming Events in 2025

 The Bow Hunting courses are returning soon! Now’s your chance to get on the waitlist. Check the link below to be notified when the next class is scheduled! Sign up now! Join the Waitlist

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]