Join us on February 13 for HELIT TŦE SȽOṈ,ET (Let the Herring Live) – the 2nd annual Herring Symposium hosted by the W̱SÁNEĆ Hereditary Chiefs in partnership with the Herring Conservation and Restoration Society and University of Victoria Environmental Studies in Saanichton. This full-day event will feature prominent guests and dynamic speakers sharing insights on herring conservation, cultural significance, and strategies for protecting this vital species. Stay tuned for the exciting lineup!

Another significant event will take place at Saanichton Bay, where the Hereditary Chiefs Association will lead an on-the-water herring advocacy gathering. If you have a boat or kayak, plan to join us this winter as we unite to support herring preservation. This event will coincide with the traditional herring harvest season, when the Chiefs will voice their commitment to safeguarding herring stocks for future generations.

The date is yet to be announced, so keep your boats ready, and stay tuned for more details!