#Kwantlen First Nation

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I would like to acknowledge that this portfolio is a cumulation of experiences learned on the unceded traditional territory of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations. Going forward, I hope to use these experiences as an opportunity for allyship towards the Indigenous peoples and to further my own education when it comes to the injustices they still continue to face. 

[best2daynews]

Westland Insurance acquires Canada’s leading music insurance broker, Shephard Ashmore Insurance Inc. - today news

Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance, Canada’s largest independently owned insurance broker, today announced that it has acquired Shephard Ashmore Insurance Inc. in Vancouver, B.C. Shephard Ashmore has been Canada’s leading music insurance brokerage for over 40 years. They pioneered…

[sifwithagun]

ugh tumblr ate most of my sources. very cool. here are some relevant articles:

been closely following stories about my university's rogue student council, which seems intent on enacting baby's first fascism. truly fascinating and infuriating stuff

first major issue i was aware of is that the president was removed from the national student union alliance for being a sex pest. he is no longer the president, though i'm having trouble figuring out whether he resigned or was fired. either way, the union subsequently left the association completely. i distinctly remember an incident where issues of the student magazine reporting on this, normally set out for free throughout the school, were found thrown in the trash, but i can't seem to find the article mentioning that right now

earlier this month, some of their stooges used a fraudulent petition to try to get the student journalism society dissolved and allow for council members to be put on the oversight board

former president sex pest enjoyed personally harassing the queer student society and gave club leadership the runaround when they asked for basic things. based on what I've heard from club leaders, things haven't improved much on that front. he also appointed one of his friends to executive director. this pissed off their lawyer so much he quit. and that guy is still executive director btw.

they get paid an absurd amount of money, on average literally about as much as I make full time working in tech, and as of a few days ago, the vice president makes $9k(!) a semester. once they spent $7k on airpods for themselves. the last stipend increase was apparently illegal but afaik they never actually reversed it

I don't have a source for this, but i have heard students were intimidated into leaving the last general meeting.

for the next general meeting, they are proposing throwing out all their bylaws and replacing them with the most cartoonishly evil shit imaginable. literally read this i don't even know where to start. it would, among other things, allow them to essentially serve as council for life. as in, they can remain on council even after graduating or otherwise leaving the school

but the other day the general meeting was cancelled by the school itself because they requested eighteen security guards, presumably for intimidation purposes, and this was so egregious the school finally stepped in and said "fix your shit or we aren't letting you hold meetings anymore"

it's like. beyond the pale. and tbh i don't even think most students here know it's happening because there's basically no campus culture here so it's really just people in clubs who have had to interface with this bullshit personally trying to get the word out about it

I'm not making this post to raise awareness or anything since this is relevant to almost no one on this website, but if you like extremely niche drama, the KSA is a goldmine

[formlines]

Wading and Evading  Clayton Community Center Childminding Room 7155 187A St, Surrey, BC V4N 6L9, Canada

[allthecanadianpolitics]

A third B.C. university will soon have an Indigenous chancellor.

Today, Kwantlen Polytechnic University announced that Kim Baird will assume this role for a three-year term, beginning on October 5.

Baird is a six-term former chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation, negotiating and implementing B.C.'s first modern urban treaty.

She's also a KPU graduate.

Continue Reading.

Tagging: @politicsofcanada @abpoli

[sapphocentric]

Who remembers this? GUESS WHO WAS BEHIND IT

A Vancouver student has launched an Internet campaign to create a National Sex Day.

Jonathan Yaniv, a computer science student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, wants to make Aug. 21 a day devoted to the art of love.

The 21-year-old is trying to get at least one million Canadians to join the Facebook event National Sex Day 2008. If he's successful, it will likely be the biggest organized sex event ever. The Facebook group already has more than 130,000 members.

Mr. Yaniv has been preparing his guests by promoting safer sex, even sending out free condoms on request.

March 21 was initially slated to be the first National Sex Day, but it didn't go over well with Christians - it was also Good Friday.

[amyromer]

For #IndigenousPeoplesDay, I’m sharing photographs made at the Kwantlen first salmon ceremony I was lucky enough to be invited to last month. First salmon ceremonies differ from tribe to tribe, but all have some themes in common. The salmon chief of the tribe will select a fisher to catch the first salmon of the year. This is an honour, and before entering the river the fisher will undergo a blessing, or purification. Once a fish is caught, it’s brought to shore and carefully prepared, cooked and distributed to the people in a ceremony that is unique to the location and tribe. The head of the fish is pointed upriver to show the salmon’s spirit the way home. The bones are carefully cleaned and returned to the river, where it’s believed the salmon will reconstitute itself and continue its journey. There is an underlying theme of respect for the salmon as a gift, and the hope that by properly respecting the fish the salmon king will continue his benevolence through the coming months of salmon returns, and again the following year. Kwantlen’s ceremony felt particularly urgent at a time we are witnessing restrictions on salmon fishing quotas in British Columbia due to frightening declines of Chinook salmon. Could it be that future such ceremonies will cease to exist? It was humbling to be part of such a powerful cultural event, but I left feeling a mixture of wonder and sadness, as I think about the future for our salmon, who seem stuck between a rock and an exceptionally hard place. Thank you to Chief Marilyn Gabriel and Donna Leon for having me along to this special day. Part of my new project The Last Salmon Run, for @insidenatgeo.  #thelastsalmonrun @natgeo (at Kwantlen First Nation) https://www.instagram.com/p/By-1_sFA_Su/?igshid=1646pep542yh

[digitalvision]

Guide to applying for a Canadian student visa

Canada is not only a popular tourist destination but also an attractive study abroad destination. Canada is highly developed with an excellent education system and valuable degrees. This is the reason why many parents want to enroll their children in Canadian primary and secondary schools, and many adults choose to begin their university and graduate studies there. Students must obtain a study visa and study permit for that.

Canada is one of the best countries for international students, with world-class institutes and vibrant, multinational student communities. If you want to study in Canada- one of the first things you will need is a Canadian study permit. A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutes in Canada. DLIs are universities that are approved by the territorial government to enable them to host international students. To study in Canada, the majority of nationals require a study permit. Intstu Aspirations is one of the best overseas consultancy surat.

How to apply for a Canadian student Visa

1. Formalise your application to a Canadian institution.

2. Determine if you require a student visa for Canada.

3. Apply for a student visa in Canada.

4. Know the fees related to Canadian student visas.

5. Canadian student visa requirements for international students

6. Canadian student visa process: biometrics and Interviews

7. Applying through the Student Direct Stream

1. Formalise your application to a Canadian institution

Suppose you still haven't applied for a study permit. In that case, the first step you need to take for a Canadian student visa is to confirm your acceptance by applying for a study permit at a Canadian university. You will need to have firm approval to begin your Canadian student visa application. If you are looking for the best university in Canada, the following are excellent places to start your dream journey.

Cape Breton University

Conestoga College

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Pacific Coast Community College

Pacific Link College

Niagara College

Sault College

Thompson Rivers University

University Canada West

University of Regina

Vancouver Film School

2. Determine if you require a student visa for Canada.

The majority of students require a Canadian visa to study there, but there are a few exceptions that you should be aware of before applying for a visa. You may not require a Canadian student visa in the following circumstances:

If you are completing your course in six months or less.

If you are under the age of 18 or 19, it will depend on the province you are studying in. 

If you’re a member of the armed forces on active duty while studying

You can check out the official government tool to find out whether you need a study permit.

3. Apply for a student visa in Canada.

Now you have already confirmed your acceptance, it’s time to start your Canadian visa application. You should have to fill out the online application form via the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. When you are applying online, you’ll need the following documents.

A letter of acceptance: You need a letter of acceptance from the designated learning institution. If you have been selected conditionally, you might have to take English and French courses before starting your studies.

Proof of Identity: A valid passport or travel document with two passport-size photos is required for proof of identity.

Proof of Financial support: This is the most important document as it proves that you’ve got enough money to support yourself or any family members while in Canada. This includes a student's bank statement or an official letter from the sponsor.

Letter of explanation: This is like your personal statement that would help the visa officers to understand why you want to study in Canada and also that you understand all the responsibilities as a student.

4. Know the fees related to Canadian student visas.

Currently, the Canadian student visa application fee is 150 CA$. You might also have to pay additional fees that include medical exams, biometrics data collection, and language tests such as TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS. Make sure to include tuition fees payable to your institution when assessing your budget. Intstu Aspirations provides the best IELTS class in surat.

5. Canadian student visa requirements for international students

It is a part of the Canadian visa application process to understand the requirements and responsibilities placed on international students. This is important for maintaining your study permit and it is a part of the interview process.

Requirements while studying in Canada

Always try to maintain your enrollment at your institution of study.

Respecting all the conditions of your study permit.

Leaving Canada when your study permit expires, which is usually valid for 90 days after your study period.

6. Canadian student visa process: biometrics and Interviews

Once you've filled out the online application and submitted all the documents, you're almost there. After that, you will need to book an appointment at a Canadian Visa Application Center to have your biometrics, which includes things like fingerprints and an official photo taken. The biometric fee is $85 CA$.

Apart from this process, you may also be called for an interview with a Canadian immigration officer. The student visa interview is only to ensure that you are a genuine candidate and also understand your responsibilities in your home country. Intstu Aspirations is one of the best foreign education consultants and IELTS coaching in surat.

7. Applying through the Student Direct Stream

The Canadian student visa process can take up to 90 days. You can speed up your application through the Student Direct Stream. This usually takes around 20 days to open for several countries including Brazil, China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, and Vietnam. You can also go through the Canadian Government’s website for further information on eligibility and how to apply for a Canadian student visa.

Once your visa is approved, you’ll receive confirmation through the online portal. If you are currently going through the Canadian visa application process, we wish you the very best of luck. Intstu Aspirations is one of the best overseas education consultants in surat. Contact today to start your dream journey.

[digitalvision05]

Guide to applying for a Canadian student visa

Canada is not only a popular tourist destination but also an attractive study abroad destination. Canada is highly developed with an excellent education system and valuable degrees. This is the reason why many parents want to enroll their children in Canadian primary and secondary schools, and many adults choose to begin their university and graduate studies there. Students must obtain a study visa and study permit for that.

Canada is one of the best countries for international students, with world-class institutes and vibrant, multinational student communities. If you want to study in Canada- one of the first things you will need is a Canadian study permit. A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutes in Canada. DLIs are universities that are approved by the territorial government to enable them to host international students. To study in Canada, the majority of nationals require a study permit. Intstu Aspirations is one of the best top 10 ielts classes in surat.

How to apply for a Canadian student Visa

1. Formalise your application to a Canadian institution.

2. Determine if you require a student visa for Canada.

3. Apply for a student visa in Canada.

4. Know the fees related to Canadian student visas.

5. Canadian student visa requirements for international students

6. Canadian student visa process: biometrics and Interviews

7. Applying through the Student Direct Stream

1. Formalise your application to a Canadian institution

Suppose you still haven't applied for a study permit. In that case, the first step you need to take for a Canadian student visa is to confirm your acceptance by applying for a study permit at a Canadian university. You will need to have firm approval to begin your Canadian student visa application. If you are looking for the best university in Canada, the following are excellent places to start your dream journey.

Cape Breton University

Conestoga College

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Pacific Coast Community College

Pacific Link College

Niagara College

Sault College

Thompson Rivers University

University Canada West

University of Regina

Vancouver Film School

2. Determine if you require a student visa for Canada.

The majority of students require a Canadian visa to study there, but there are a few exceptions that you should be aware of before applying for a visa. You may not require a Canadian student visa in the following circumstances:

If you are completing your course in six months or less.

If you are under the age of 18 or 19, it will depend on the province you are studying in. 

If you’re a member of the armed forces on active duty while studying

You can check out the official government tool to find out whether you need a study permit.

3. Apply for a student visa in Canada.

Now you have already confirmed your acceptance, it’s time to start your Canadian visa application. You should have to fill out the online application form via the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. When you are applying online, you’ll need the following documents.

A letter of acceptance: You need a letter of acceptance from the designated learning institution. If you have been selected conditionally, you might have to take English and French courses before starting your studies.

Proof of Identity: A valid passport or travel document with two passport-size photos is required for proof of identity.

Proof of Financial support: This is the most important document as it proves that you’ve got enough money to support yourself or any family members while in Canada. This includes a student's bank statement or an official letter from the sponsor.

Letter of explanation: This is like your personal statement that would help the visa officers to understand why you want to study in Canada and also that you understand all the responsibilities as a student.

4. Know the fees related to Canadian student visas.

Currently, the Canadian student visa application fee is 150 CA$. You might also have to pay additional fees that include medical exams, biometrics data collection, and language tests such as TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS. Make sure to include tuition fees payable to your institution when assessing your budget. Intstu Aspirations provides the best IELTS class in surat.

5. Canadian student visa requirements for international students

It is a part of the Canadian visa application process to understand the requirements and responsibilities placed on international students. This is important for maintaining your study permit and it is a part of the interview process.

Requirements while studying in Canada

Always try to maintain your enrollment at your institution of study.

Respecting all the conditions of your study permit.

Leaving Canada when your study permit expires, which is usually valid for 90 days after your study period.

6. Canadian student visa process: biometrics and Interviews

Once you've filled out the online application and submitted all the documents, you're almost there. After that, you will need to book an appointment at a Canadian Visa Application Center to have your biometrics, which includes things like fingerprints and an official photo taken. The biometric fee is $85 CA$.

Apart from this process, you may also be called for an interview with a Canadian immigration officer. The student visa interview is only to ensure that you are a genuine candidate and also understand your responsibilities in your home country. Intstu Aspirations is one of the best foreign education consultants and IELTS coaching in surat.

7. Applying through the Student Direct Stream

The Canadian student visa process can take up to 90 days. You can speed up your application through the Student Direct Stream. This usually takes around 20 days to open for several countries including Brazil, China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Philippines, and Vietnam. You can also go through the Canadian Government’s website for further information on eligibility and how to apply for a Canadian student visa.

Once your visa is approved, you’ll receive confirmation through the online portal. If you are currently going through the Canadian visa application process, we wish you the very best of luck. Intstu Aspirations is one of the best overseas education consultants in surat. Contact today to start your dream journey.

[stilljumpingback]

Adventure Queers: Meet Alina Pete!

This week's Adventure Queer is Alina Pete (@alinapete). Read our interview with them to learn about their streaming projects, webcomics, and nerdy recommendations!

I’m Alina Pete (they/them). I’m nehiyaw (Cree), from Little Pine First Nations in Saskatchewan, though I currently live on unceeded Kwantlen land in Surrey, BC. You can check out my portfolio at alina-pete.com, my webcomic at weregeek.com, my Instagram at @alinapete_art, and my twitter is @alinapete. Alina, you currently play an orc with fabulous pink hair in the Twitch stream Trash Heroes. When…

[hummingzone]

‘We want you to be a witness here today’: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation draws hundreds in Surrey - Peace Arch News

‘We want you to be a witness here today’: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation draws hundreds in Surrey – Peace Arch News

Hundreds turned out to Holland Park in Surrey Thursday (Sept. 30) for a Skookum Surrey event commemorating the country’s inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Michael Kelly-Gabriel, of the Kwantlen First Nation, noted how the crowd kept “growing and growing.” “I just want to acknowledge all the people that have been here since the beginning and come out whenever these events are…

[marybromley]

Vancouver Farmers Market offers online ordering and delivery for local produce

Local farmers don’t only need to know how to grow healthy produce, they also need to know how to best get those vegetables onto locals’ dinner plates.

“It’s a real challenge for farmers who do small-scale, sustainable farming to do everything,” said Sarah Clements, manager of the Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School, an urban farming collaboration between the First Nation and the Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s agriculture department. “They have to be business people and growers and have plant knowledge and soil-management skills, and know how to market and sell their produce.”

The farm school sells what it grows at two of the Vancouver Farmers Market’s (VFM) outlets, at the Main Street Station and the one in Mount Pleasant, as well as through boxes of vegetables that it puts together for its regular 150 customers who have pre-paid to pick them up each week between June and October.

A retail element that was missing from its business model was an online and delivery option because it would take more expertise, time and resources than the school has.

“An online market is super-important,” said Clements. That has become more evident during COVID-19 as restrictions and infection fears keep customers from their usual shopping routines.

So the farm school signed up with B.C. Local Root, which offers to sell and deliver goods for the dozens of vendors who normally sell their produce and products at one of six Vancouver summer markets.

Vancouver Farmers Market entered into the partnership with B.C. Local Root to give shoppers a third option to shop at the six summer and two winter markets, said Laura Smit, VFM’s interim executive director.

She said COVID-19 restrictions have cut in-person traffic to the markets by 50 per cent at some of the locations and online ordering was left up to individual vendors, who may or may not offer delivery. B.C. Local Root offers a centralized online system that would allow shoppers to choose items from different vendors in one order.

“It’s the convenience factor, and they’ll deliver it to your door,” she said.

Smit said the service is unique because it allows shoppers to buy exclusively from B.C. producers. There is a delivery fee for orders under $50 for the new service, which started at the start of September. And vendors need to sign up, and so far there are fewer than two dozen vendors from Vancouver markets offering mostly prepared items, such as hummus and jams, said Smit.

BClocalroot.ca also offers more than 400 B.C.-grown-and-made products from 65-plus brands from nine regions in the province, it said in a news release.

Clements said the farm school is hoping B.C. Local Root will be a place to sell winter squash, potatoes and onions during the off-season, and is willing to remain with the platform next season. The farm school appreciates the marketing and sales support it provides for small-scale farmers, and Clements calls it a “great initiative.”

But B.C. Local Root charges producers and processors 30 per cent.

“If we could, we would rather sell the produce ourselves and capture the whole dollar amount,” Clements said.

She said as a non-profit group (any money it makes goes back to the school), the farm school doesn’t have to worry about making certain profit margins, as for-profit groups would have to.

“We’re just kind of experimenting,” Clements said. “That would be great if it grows and takes off. We’re hoping it keeps going.”

Vancouver Farmers Market offers online ordering and delivery for local produce published first on https://weedkillerguide.tumblr.com/

[readwalkcreate]

My head is full of thoughts crashing into each other like flying bumper cars. I know that when I look at the mountains, I take the time to breathe, my thoughts start to settle. I’m wishing you a minute of calm today. A full 60 seconds of slow breathing where you don’t have to do anything but exist. 💜 . . . Photo 📍: Unceded territory of the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) and Kwantlen First Nations. #coastsalishterritory #52hikechallenge #queerhiker #leavenotrace #landscape #naturephotography #instagood #natureisamazing #view #hikingadventures #hikinglife #trails #hiking #iphonephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #pacificnorthwest #pnwonderland #bchikes https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIp9h9lw0J/?igshid=4vq9khwlmjg5

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The Fisherman’s Charm 

Anthony Gabriel

from the website: Great blue herons will be keeping watch over Surrey streets late spring in an elegant and bold artwork by Anthony Gabriel. In The Fisherman’s Charm, Gabriel’s design highlights the graceful curves and long neck of the bird as it patiently waits, watches, and seeks calm waters against a bright red sun that represents the Life-Giver and Healer.

Gabriel chose to feature the great blue heron because it is a species known throughout the shared traditional lands of Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, and Katzie territories and can be seen throughout the Fraser Valley. They are known to be good omens for people venturing out to harvest salmon and other fish. Gabriel says, “I wanted these banners to share that same omen with all the people of our shared communities—a design that represents all our Nations and a reminder of the journey we are all on together.”

The design was recommended by a committee of Elders of the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo First Nations.

[allthecanadianpolitics]

There's been a national reckoning on place names and the people they're named after — and some say that conversation should include looking at the name of British Columbia, which refers, in part, to Christopher Columbus.

Robert Jago, a writer and consultant from the Kwantlen First Nation and the Nooksack Tribe, says any association with the Italian explorer, who is widely associated with the beginnings of the violent colonization of the Americas, is problematic.

"I think everyone knows this by now, but Christopher Columbus had some issues. Even in his day, he was seen as incredibly violent, genocidal," Jago told guest host Angela Sterritt on CBC's The Early Edition.

"To name a jurisdiction after this person is, in this day and age, not something we would do."

Continue Reading.

Tagging: @politicsofcanada

[masked-disciple]

Cheers to the Kwantlen First Nations!

FUCK COLUMBUS HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY