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The South Island Indigenous Authority (SIIA) is in the process of developing an Indigenous dispute resolution model as a component of our draft child and family wellness law.
SIIA is committed to respecting and uplifting the unique cultural protocols and legal processes of each Nation we represent. As the only Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation among…
SIIA is looking to build IT Capacity within our communities! See the following poster and course description for more information!
Since time immemorial the Nations on the South Island have collected data, and used it, to navigate the world and the relationships with their human and non-human kin within it.
On March 26th, Erica Pepevnak (Quality Assurance Lead) and Jenna Lancaster (Urban Community Engagement Lead) were invited to give a presentation to an Indigenous Studies class at Camosun College.
In a historic move, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently delivered a monumental decision affirming the constitutional validity of Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families (“the Federal Act”).
SIIA is unique in our approach to covering the Indigenous guest community with our law. This is in line with the traditional teachings of the territory that guide Nations to be good hosts to those residing on their territory.
From February 29- March 1, SIIA and the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community Led Engagement (CIRCLE) co-hosted the SIIA-CIRCLE Gathering on Indigenous Jurisdiction over Child Welfare.
On February 16, South Island Indigenous Authority hosted an Indigenous Youth Gathering at the Songhees Wellness Centre!
Over the past two years, South Island Indigenous Authority has funded community-based initiatives that support health and safety for families in community.