Tsawout First Nation

Engineers Hosts National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Webinar for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Attendees will gain a better understanding of the need for a systems approach to engineering design, and recognize the need for community led design.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees will gain a better understanding of the need for a systems approach to engineering design, and recognize the need for community led design.
  • AME Group and AES Engineering are sponsors of the event, with support by the Canadian Mountain Network and the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership.
  • Register here https://bit.ly/3BrrDd1
    RJC Engineers: (RJC) is a national, employee owned engineering firm that celebrates creative thinking, prompt service, and technical excellence in the design and maintenance of structures.
  • According to Cowichan oral history, the forefathers of both the Cowichan and Chemainus people (Siyletse and Sttsen respectively) originated from this village.

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

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.