Welcome to the Esquimalt Nation Community Plan website. This site contains information about the Nation, its Lands, Water and Resources, as well as its Community Plan and Economic Development within the Nation.Chief and Council are pleased to undertake this initiative with the community at large. This process will be an opportunity for the community to embrace our future in the context of change and planning for a better community. Making the Plan RealThe process to date has identified the importance of rooting the Plan in the ''Sacred Trustand ''The Teachings'', which define the Esquimalt Nation as a unique community. The benefits of this approach include:Protecting the Land, Water and ResourcesExpanding the knowledge of traditional heritage Building skills in the community .
Métis Nation of Greater Victoria is recognized by The Métis Nation of British Columbia as the local for the Capital Regional District. This local covers the Gulf Islands, West Shore Communities and Port Renfrew to the Saanich Penninsula.
The Shekinah Homes Society is a community of people residing in Victoria, British Columbia on Canada's beautiful west coast.Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.Our collective lifestyle is built upon shared values, yet we each carry within us individual hope, dreams and aspirations. The Shekinah philosophy embraces the potential of human life and the spirit of community. Which enables them to make unformal choice in homes provided and mantained by society.' Everywhere there are little groups of people coming together, a tiny movement, what I call a trickle of peacemakers. These groups are bringing people together to talk, to share, to pray together, to work together so those who have been most rejected can rise up and have a place in our world.
Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.Our collective lifestyle is built upon shared values, yet we each carry within us individual hope, dreams and aspirations.
Welcome to the Sooke Fine Arts Show2014 Sooke Fine Arts Show Now ConcludedThank you to all the artists, musicians, volunteers and art lovers out there who made this 28th annual show and sale such a great success. We very much look forward to 2015!People and Children's Choice Winners AnnouncedAfter poring over thousands of ballots, congratulations go to People's Choice winner Dallas Duobaitis for his acrylic seascape 'Black Rocks', and to Elaine Miller for scooping the Children's Choice with her arbutus-bark sculpture 'Arbutocus'.
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We envision a moral and just society where all people are given the opportunity to love, learn, work and play in inclusive communities. Where the worth and unique value of each person is revealed and honored. and where we joyfully celebrate our humanity,
Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.