Our Territorial Acknowledgment:
Saanich Neighbourhood Place is located on the unceded lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples of the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations and the SENĆOŦEN-speaking peoples of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations. We live, we learn, we play, and we do our work on these occupied territories.
We acknowledge that each of these Nations has a continuing unique relationship to these lands and seas that has existed since time immemorial.
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), make many inequities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in multiple forms. Despite 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 through responding to the Calls To Action. We are open to suggestions and consultations, especially with local Indigenous Nations, on how our organization can continue to work towards reconciliation. Through the work we do on this land, we are accountable to the following Nations: Xwesepsum (Esquimalt), Songhees, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), and BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin).
We are grateful for the abundance of resources and education created by these First Nations to guide our solidarity and support of Indigenous peoples on these lands. You can access some of these resources below.
Learn more about local Indigenous communities!
Lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples:
Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nation:
https://www.esquimaltnation.ca/
Pronounced -Kosapsum, Xwsepsum is the traditional name of the extended families living
In Esquimalt which is an anglicized version of the First Nation’s word “es-whoy-malth,” meaning “the place of gradually shoaling water.”
https://www.esquimalt.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-development/final_history_of_esquimalt_formatted.pdf
Songhees Nation:
https://songheesnation.ca/
SENĆOŦEN-speaking peoples:
W̱SÁNEĆ Nation:
https://wsanec.com/
SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) Nation:
https://tsawout.ca/about-tsawout/
BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) Nation:
https://www.pauquachin.ca/
MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat) Nation:
https://malahatnation.com/
W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) Nation:
https://tsartlip.com/
W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) Nation:
https://www.bcafn.ca/first-nations-bc/vancouver-island-coast/tseycum
Language Map of British-Columbia: https://maps.fpcc.ca/
Vancouver Island Map of First Nations: http://viea.ca/business-living-on-vancouver-island/first-nations/
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
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/
We acknowledge that each of these Nations has a continuing unique relationship to these lands and seas that has existed since time immemorial.
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), make many inequities for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in multiple forms. Despite 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 through responding to the Calls To Action. We are open to suggestions and consultations, especially with local Indigenous Nations, on how our organization can continue to work towards reconciliation. Through the work we do on this land, we are accountable to the following Nations: Xwesepsum (Esquimalt), Songhees, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat), and BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin).
We are grateful for the abundance of resources and education created by these First Nations to guide our solidarity and support of Indigenous peoples on these lands. You can access some of these resources below.
Learn more about local Indigenous communities!
Lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples:
Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nation:
https://www.esquimaltnation.ca/
Pronounced -Kosapsum, Xwsepsum is the traditional name of the extended families living
In Esquimalt which is an anglicized version of the First Nation’s word “es-whoy-malth,” meaning “the place of gradually shoaling water.”
https://www.esquimalt.ca/sites/default/files/docs/business-development/final_history_of_esquimalt_formatted.pdf
Songhees Nation:
https://songheesnation.ca/
SENĆOŦEN-speaking peoples:
W̱SÁNEĆ Nation:
https://wsanec.com/
SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) Nation:
https://tsawout.ca/about-tsawout/
BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) Nation:
https://www.pauquachin.ca/
MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat) Nation:
https://malahatnation.com/
W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) Nation:
https://tsartlip.com/
W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) Nation:
https://www.bcafn.ca/first-nations-bc/vancouver-island-coast/tseycum
Language Map of British-Columbia: https://maps.fpcc.ca/
Vancouver Island Map of First Nations: http://viea.ca/business-living-on-vancouver-island/first-nations/
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
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/
