Pauquachin

Celebrating a site blessing and ground breaking at the Centre for Plant Health

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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A site blessing performed by Elders from local First Nations and a ground breaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new plant health diagnostic and research facility at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA)Centre for Plant Healthin North Saanich, British Columbia.

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  • A site blessing performed by Elders from local First Nations and a ground breaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new plant health diagnostic and research facility at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA)Centre for Plant Healthin North Saanich, British Columbia.
  • The Centre for Plant Health is Canada's only post-entry quarantine, research and diagnostic facility dedicated to the protection of tree fruit, grapevines and small fruit.
  • The scientific work at the Centre for Plant Health is of national importance.
  • "The work of scientists at the Centre for Plant Health is often Canada's first defence against pathogens including viruses and plant diseases.

First Nations Educational Foundation Announces New Executive Director

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The First Nations Educational Foundation (FNEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of former Pauquachin First Nation Chief (2014-2020), Rebecca David, as their Executive Director.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The First Nations Educational Foundation (FNEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of former Pauquachin First Nation Chief (2014-2020), Rebecca David, as their Executive Director.
  • Ms. David is known as a team and a relationship builder, which is a key skill she brings to the FNEF leadership team.
  • Highly educated, she holds both a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of International Business and Science.
  • You can read more about the campaign, receive updates on the work of FNEF and donate here: https://fundrazr.com/FNEFDec2021
    First Nations Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that collaborates with First Nations communities to preserve at-risk indigenous languages within the framework of respect.

Indigenous Educator to Lead First Ever Coast Salish-Owned Charitable Foundation

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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"I am excited to be part of this new Foundation that is breaking new ground in self-determination," said Dr. Hobenshield.

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  • "I am excited to be part of this new Foundation that is breaking new ground in self-determination," said Dr. Hobenshield.
  • Ms. Hobenshield has worked with the Coast Salish communities on Vancouver Island for more than 25 years, most recently as Director of Indigenous Education and Engagement at Vancouver Island University.
  • The Kw'umut Lelum Foundation is a response to the call for Indigenous self-determination and independence from government funding.
  • "Sharon's history of collaboration and partnership with our Coast Salish Nations, and her dedication to Indigenous education and success made her a clear choice to guide the Foundation."

Homewood Ravensview Welcomes Chief Rebecca David of the Pauquachin First Nation to the Position of Cultural Liaison

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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VICTORIA, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Homewood Ravensview is pleased to announce that it has hired Chief Rebecca David of the Pauquachin First Nation to serve as Ravensview's first Indigenous Cultural Liaison.

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  • VICTORIA, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Homewood Ravensview is pleased to announce that it has hired Chief Rebecca David of the Pauquachin First Nation to serve as Ravensview's first Indigenous Cultural Liaison.
  • David brings to her work at Ravensview exceptional qualifications in both community leadership and addictions and mental health support.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about Homewood Ravensview programs or self-admission to Ravensview should visit ravensview.com/contact or call 1.866.203.1793.
  • Homewood Ravensview features forest and ocean views from private and semi-private bedrooms, suites and welcoming common areas.