Our Land Acknowledgment:
Saanich Neighbourhood Place is located on the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Songhees Peoples, on whose traditional territories, we live, we learn, we play, and we do our work.
We acknowledge that the historical relationship to the land and territories of these peoples continues to this day.
We acknowledge that acts of colonization (such as requiring Indigenous children to attend residential schools and the ongoing high rates of Indigenous children in care), has made many inequities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in multiple forms. Despite these acts of colonization, Indigenous people continue to have vibrant communities and cultures.
As a family-serving organization, we recognize that we have the responsibility to work towards truth and reconciliation, and to remain open to suggestions and consultations, especially with local Indigenous communities, on how our organization can continue to work towards reconciliation. Through the work we do on territory, we are accountable to the following communities: Esquimalt, Songhees, Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), Pauquachin, MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), and Tseycum First Nations.
We hope that Saanich Neighbourhood Place acts a gathering space for children, families, and elders to be a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for all people, including Indigenous peoples.
Our Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation:
Saanich Neighbourhood Place is located on the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən -speaking peoples, on whose traditional territories, we live, we learn, we play, and we do our work.
We acknowledge that the historical relationship to the land and territories of these Peoples continues to this day.
We acknowledge that acts of colonization (such as requiring Indigenous children to attend residential schools and the ongoing high rates of Indigenous children in care), has made many inequities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in multiple forms. Despite these acts of colonization, Indigenous people continue to have vibrant communities and cultures.
As a family-serving organization, we recognize that we have the responsibility to work towards truth and reconciliation, and to remain open to suggestions and consultations, especially with local Indigenous communities, on how our organization can continue to work towards reconciliation. Through the work we do on territory, we are accountable to the following communities: Esquimalt, Songhees, Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), Pauquachin, MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), and Tseycum First Nations.
Learn more about local Indigenous communities!
Language Map of British-Columbia: http://maps.fphlcc.ca/
Vancouver Island Map of First Nations: http://viea.ca/business-living-on-vancouver-island/first-nations/
Songhees Nation: http://songheesnation.ca/
Esquimalt Nation: https://www.esquimaltnation.ca/
Tsawout First Nation: http://tsawout.com/
Tsartlip First Nation: http://tsartlip.com/
Malahat First Nation: https://malahatnation.ca/
Pauquachin First Nation: http://pauquachin.com/
Tseycum First Nation: http://www.tseycum.ca/
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council: http://www.nuuchahnulth.org/
Te’mexw Treaty Association: http://www.temexw.org/
Victoria Native Friendship Centre: http://www.vnfc.ca/
Learn more about Truth & Reconciliation!
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action: trc_calls_to_action.pdfdocuments/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/trc-website/
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS): www.irsss.ca/
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council resources for settlers: wsanec.com/learn-settlers/
Indigenous Ally Toolkit: ally_toolkit.pdf
Find out whose land you are on: native-land.ca/
Learn about Indigenous languages & oral histories from across Turtle Island: www.firstvoices.com/
Learn about key issues facing Indigenous Peoples today from a historical and critical perspective (free online course, start anytime): www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada
Nootka Reads - Highlighting Indigenous Literature: https://www.instagram.com/nootkareads
Strong Nations Book Store - online retailer in Snuneymuxw territory (Nanaimo) specializing in Indigenous literature and art:
https://www.strongnations.com/
Saanich Neighbourhood Place is located on the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Songhees Peoples, on whose traditional territories, we live, we learn, we play, and we do our work.
We acknowledge that the historical relationship to the land and territories of these peoples continues to this day.
We acknowledge that acts of colonization (such as requiring Indigenous children to attend residential schools and the ongoing high rates of Indigenous children in care), has made many inequities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in multiple forms. Despite these acts of colonization, Indigenous people continue to have vibrant communities and cultures.
As a family-serving organization, we recognize that we have the responsibility to work towards truth and reconciliation, and to remain open to suggestions and consultations, especially with local Indigenous communities, on how our organization can continue to work towards reconciliation. Through the work we do on territory, we are accountable to the following communities: Esquimalt, Songhees, Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), Pauquachin, MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), and Tseycum First Nations.
We hope that Saanich Neighbourhood Place acts a gathering space for children, families, and elders to be a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for all people, including Indigenous peoples.
Our Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation:
Saanich Neighbourhood Place is located on the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən -speaking peoples, on whose traditional territories, we live, we learn, we play, and we do our work.
We acknowledge that the historical relationship to the land and territories of these Peoples continues to this day.
We acknowledge that acts of colonization (such as requiring Indigenous children to attend residential schools and the ongoing high rates of Indigenous children in care), has made many inequities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in multiple forms. Despite these acts of colonization, Indigenous people continue to have vibrant communities and cultures.
As a family-serving organization, we recognize that we have the responsibility to work towards truth and reconciliation, and to remain open to suggestions and consultations, especially with local Indigenous communities, on how our organization can continue to work towards reconciliation. Through the work we do on territory, we are accountable to the following communities: Esquimalt, Songhees, Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), Pauquachin, MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), and Tseycum First Nations.
Learn more about local Indigenous communities!
Language Map of British-Columbia: http://maps.fphlcc.ca/
Vancouver Island Map of First Nations: http://viea.ca/business-living-on-vancouver-island/first-nations/
Songhees Nation: http://songheesnation.ca/
Esquimalt Nation: https://www.esquimaltnation.ca/
Tsawout First Nation: http://tsawout.com/
Tsartlip First Nation: http://tsartlip.com/
Malahat First Nation: https://malahatnation.ca/
Pauquachin First Nation: http://pauquachin.com/
Tseycum First Nation: http://www.tseycum.ca/
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council: http://www.nuuchahnulth.org/
Te’mexw Treaty Association: http://www.temexw.org/
Victoria Native Friendship Centre: http://www.vnfc.ca/
Learn more about Truth & Reconciliation!
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action: trc_calls_to_action.pdfdocuments/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/trc-website/
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS): www.irsss.ca/
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council resources for settlers: wsanec.com/learn-settlers/
Indigenous Ally Toolkit: ally_toolkit.pdf
Find out whose land you are on: native-land.ca/
Learn about Indigenous languages & oral histories from across Turtle Island: www.firstvoices.com/
Learn about key issues facing Indigenous Peoples today from a historical and critical perspective (free online course, start anytime): www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada
Nootka Reads - Highlighting Indigenous Literature: https://www.instagram.com/nootkareads
Strong Nations Book Store - online retailer in Snuneymuxw territory (Nanaimo) specializing in Indigenous literature and art:
https://www.strongnations.com/
