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COMMUNITY

Community-based activities, programs and research are a key component of the Living Lab Project. Through a number of partners within the CRD, we prioritize local community-based projects to inform and guide all aspects of our work.

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IN THE CLASS

We collaborate with local teachers, traditional knowledge holders and researchers to facilitate educational events for youth in the CRD public school system.

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ON THE SEA

We are grateful to be situated on the Salish Sea, which is integral to the cultural heritage and environmental health of our region. Here are some of projects that have taken place on the ocean.

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ON THE LAND

On the land, we are engaged in a number of activities involving traditional foods, agriculture, education and more!

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Latest from the Blog

Unveiling of SDÁ,YES Welcome Signs

On May 7 the W̱SÁNEĆ Elders (SELW̱ÁN) and youth returned to their SDÁ,YES Homeland for an important cultural event- the unveiling of the 3-panel installation at the Pender community Hall. The three panels illustrate the cultural…
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Desiree Jones

ÁLEṈENEȻ Project News by Desiree Jones

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Over the past several months, I have been focusing on the ÁLEṈENEȻ Environmental Scan, a project guided by community perspectives and aimed at strengthening W̱SÁNEĆ and regional Indigenous sovereignty-based and led education. This project…
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Living Lab Insect Guide: Now Available Online!

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Discover our relatives through the Living Lab Insect Guide, which highlights insect species found across the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples. Learn their names in W̱SÁNEĆ (SENĆOŦEN), Songhees–Esquimalt (lək̓ʷəŋən),…
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Kyle Clark

PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ 2025 Update

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ṮEṮÁĆES Restoration Initiative

ṮEṮÁĆES Restoration Initiative

ṮEṮÁĆES Restoration Initiative The latest Reconcili-action project from the ṮEṮÁĆES Team is called the ṮEṮÁĆES Restoration Initiative. It follows up on the   ṮEṮÁĆES Climate Action and ṮEṮÁĆES Revitalization…
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Songhees Knowledge Keeper Florence Dick

ReconciliACTION Oak Bay Network – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

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ReconciliACTION in Oak Bay For the ReconciliACTION Oak Bay Network, September was focused on preparations to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in building and extending relationships to support the work. The Network…
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Living Knowledge Network Delegation to Girona, Spain June 26-29 2024

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Living Knowledge Network Delegation to Girona, Spain June 26-29 2024 Exciting news! From June 26-29, a 12-person team from the Living Lab Network will present at the biannual European-based Living Knowledge Network (LKN) community-campus conference…
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Events from March – May 2024

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Discover, participate in, and engage in immersive nature experiences, cultural workshops, and educational initiatives with HAT, PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ Award, and Oak Haven Park. Explore indigenous markets, traditional cedar weaving, plant walks,…
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Tapestry’s Changemakers in Action: Climate Across the Curriculum Conference

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Register NOW for Tapestry's Changemakers in Action: Climate Across the Curriculum conference at Belmont Secondary on Friday, February 16, 2024.  This conference is for K-12 Teachers and Community Educators. It will be held from 8:30 to…
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CELANEN TTE TETACES Core Team

ĆELÁṈEN TŦE ṮEṮÁĆES Event – Inspiring Truth, Justice and ReconciliAction  

Featured Photo (Core Production Team @ ĆELÁṈEN TŦE ṮEṮÁĆES Premiere at First People’s House) On December 11th, the Living Lab community embraced a heartwarming and inspiring public film launch and presentation night, connecting…
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Living Lab at Concordia

Indigenous youth, students and researchers gather for an empowering 5-day Concordia summer institute.

Crossposted from The University of Concordia.  Indigenous youth, students and researchers gather for an empowering 5-day Concordia summer institute. ‘We are coming together to share our cultures, be visible and make some noise' June…
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