Sep 23, 2022 | Community Events/Workshops, Indigenous Resources
Diane Sam, of Songhees First Nation, will kick off the ride with a talk about the significance and history of land around Songhees Park. This ride is in honour of residential school survivors and their families and is in partnership with Victoria Orange Shirt Day. All...
Sep 23, 2022 | Community Events/Workshops, Indigenous Resources
Orange Shirt Day acknowledges the harm that Canada’s residential school system had on generations of Indigenous families and their communities. Wear orange and join us for the Xe xe Smun’ eem – Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony on Friday, September 30th...
Sep 23, 2022 | Community Events/Workshops, Indigenous Resources
The South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, The Songhees Nation looks to honour residential school, day school, and 60s scoop survivors and their families. All are welcome...
Sep 23, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Community Events/Workshops, Community Resources, Equity & Diversity Resources, Indigenous Resources
Tiffany Joseph (ŚW̱,XELOSELWET) will run a workshop sharing the knowledge that she has acquired throughout her years from sources such as the W̱SÁNEĆ people, the SENĆOŦEN language, pollinators, sea life, and terrestrial flora and fauna that are Indigenous to the...
Sep 23, 2022 | Community Events/Workshops, Indigenous Resources
In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour is hosting a film viewing and a conversation at the Vic Theatre on September 30th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. The film will be “Healing Nation” by Symbia...
Aug 26, 2022 | Back to School, Indigenous Resources, Parent Resources
Below is a list of Indigenous supports for Sooke students in district SD62. These resources and contacts are free and can be accessed by both students and parents. Website: https://www.sd62.bc.ca/programs-services/indigenous-education
