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ṈIṈENE – W̱SÁNEĆ New Year

2025-01-28T20:35:56+00:00

In our world, this is the true beginning of the Saanich Year. The new moon signifies a change--our days are growing longer. Nature, the moons, and the whole world are being reborn. ṈIṈENE – MOON OF THE CHILD  The face of the young man represents youth, a new beginning, the rebirth of the animal world, and the new edible shoots. This is the Saanich New Year. The moon’s yellow hair is the returning light to the world. WEATHER This is the time the Earth starts to move closer to the Sun once again. All things begin to warm [...]

ṈIṈENE – W̱SÁNEĆ New Year2025-01-28T20:35:56+00:00

Open House – Thursday, Feb. 13th

2025-01-28T20:32:04+00:00

All W̱SÁNEĆ community members are warmly welcome to our Open House on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 12:00–5:00 PM! 🗓️✨ Meet the team 🤝🏽, enjoy delicious snacks 🍴, enter to win exciting door prizes 🎁, and take home a copy of our latest 2024 AGM Report 📑 Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn about our work! 💛 See you there! 🙌🏽 RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave Us Your Feedback Here

Open House – Thursday, Feb. 13th2025-01-28T20:32:04+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society is Hiring – W̱SÁNEĆ Knowledge Weaver

2025-02-11T23:25:32+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society is Hiring - W̱SÁNEĆ Knowledge Weaver   Are you passionate about land back and reconnection? Want to learn to navigate Western land systems and support the Land Back Movement? This unique position at the W̱SÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society will be custom built around the successful applicant’s skillset and learning goals, to help to build capacity within the WSÁNEĆ Nation for advancing land back and reconnection efforts. Job Title: W̱SÁNEĆ Knowledge Weaver – Land Back & Reconnection Direct Supervisor: Katie Blake, Lands Trust Manager Senior Manager: Gord Elliott, Officer and Senior Manager Hours: 30 – 40 hours per week Salary: [...]

W̱SÁNEĆ Lands Trust Society is Hiring – W̱SÁNEĆ Knowledge Weaver2025-02-11T23:25:32+00:00

This Time 22 Years Ago – January 2003

2025-01-08T21:22:04+00:00

Natives appeal case VICTORIA – Two native men are appealing a precedent-setting decision outlawing pit-lamping – the use of lights to hunt game at night.    Ivan Morris and Carl Olson, of the Saanich First Nation were caught using a flashlight to spot and shoot what turned out to be a decoy deer near Youbou in 1996.    The B.C. Supreme Court rejected an earlier appeal that the 1852 Douglas Treaty allows aboriginals to hunt at night with lights.  Their latest appeal will be heard in the B.C. Court of Appeal. RECENT POSTS How are we doing? Leave [...]

This Time 22 Years Ago – January 20032025-01-08T21:22:04+00:00

Meet Shantelle Voyageur, the W̱LC’s new Women’s Coordinator

2025-01-16T20:36:25+00:00

🌟 Meet Shantelle, the WLC's new Women’s Coordinator! 🌟   Shantelle is passionate about creating spaces for women to connect, share, and grow. In her new role, she’ll focus on mental health, cultural gatherings, and fostering empowerment through shared stories, meals, and traditions.   Could you tell me a little bit about who you are and where you're from? Hey my name is Shantelle Voyageur from Victoria BC. My late dad Carl Wamiss comes from Kingcome Inlet Musgamagw  Dzawada'enuxw . My mother is Judy Henry, she comes from Pauquachin First Nation, W̱SÁNEĆ.  What kind of work will you be doing as [...]

Meet Shantelle Voyageur, the W̱LC’s new Women’s Coordinator2025-01-16T20:36:25+00:00

This Time 10 Years Ago – January 2015

2025-01-08T20:16:34+00:00

Protesters took to the water on Aug. 26 to demand a halt to the construction of a luxury home on Grace Islet. Construction was eventually halted on Dec. 18   ADRIAN LAM/VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST Purchase of Grace Islet will save First Nations burial site VICTORIA – The B.C. government announced Thursday it will buy Grace Islet, where a luxury home was being built over a First Nations burial ground.    The purchase is in a partnership First Nations and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.    Construction on the property just off Saltspring Island was halted Dec. 18.    Negotiations are underway with Barry [...]

This Time 10 Years Ago – January 20152025-01-08T20:16:34+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine and Land Use Plan Community Engagement

2025-01-15T20:07:35+00:00

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine & Land Use Plan Upcoming Community Engagement Sessions January 2025 Highlights: Location: Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Juniper Room Dinner: 5-6 PM Engagement: 6-9 PM Monday, January 20 Open House Topic: Education, Training & Capacity Building Tuesday, January 21 For SENĆOŦEN speakers, learners, and community members Topic: SENĆOŦEN Revitalization Explore More Events (February - June 2025): Topics include Economic Development, Archaeology, Douglas Treaty, Climate Change, and more. Download the PDF files below to see more details! January 20 Event Details January 21 Event Details Schedule of Upcoming Events in 2025

W̱SÁNEĆ Marine and Land Use Plan Community Engagement2025-01-15T20:07:35+00:00

Local Governments’ Lack of Consultation Presents Opportunity for Collaboration

2025-04-07T18:30:57+00:00

Every day, local governments make decisions that significantly impact W̱SÁNEĆ rights and interests. Despite these far-reaching impacts, there is very little obligation on any local government body to consult with or consider W̱SÁNEĆ. W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (“WLC”) will explore this lack of duty to consult and the many opportunities for collaboration that might fill the gap through a multi-part series, of which this is the first part. It may be difficult to fully understand the impact of local governments’ lack of consultation and decision making on W̱SÁNEĆ interests and rights, but there is no land or water remaining in [...]

Local Governments’ Lack of Consultation Presents Opportunity for Collaboration2025-04-07T18:30:57+00:00
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