Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation Archives

Curious how LNG could impact Greater Victoria?

August 20, 2025/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Chamber Awareness, Climate Change Solutions, Global Uncertainty, Housing, Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation, Inflation And Rising Costs, New And Established Businesses, Streamlined Regional Regulations, Transportation Options/by Jim Zeeben

Natural gas has a long history as a game-changing source of energy. From the old slogan, “Now you’re cooking with gas” to recent proposals aimed at boosting BC’s economy and helping wean the world off coal, LNG has made plenty of headlines.

Chamber members have a chance to dig deeper into those stories and others when we host FortisBC President and CEO Roger Dall’Antonia. The event, sponsored by ColdStar Solutions, runs Sept. 9, from 11:30am to 1 pm, at the Hotel Grand Pacific.

Dall’Antonia will speak about the latest efforts to grow the industry, the impact investing in natural gas will have on provincial revenue and the opportunities available in Greater Victoria.

If you have questions about FortisBC and our province’s energy sector, please send them to communications@victoriachamber.ca. We’ll select those that help inform conversations about our region and get the answers at the event directly from one of the province’s foremost experts.

Reserve your seat now for the Chamber’s next Business Leaders Luncheon, and make the most of this chance to connect with top movers and shakers in our business community.

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Take time to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation Day

September 26, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation/by Jim Zeeben

Monday, Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the history of residential schools and to listen with purpose to the stories of our Indigenous friends and neighbours.

In addition to wearing orange on Sept. 30 to honour the thousands of survivors of residential schools, all of us can take action by supporting community events and campaigns taking place across Greater Victoria:

Attend Songhees Nation‘s South Island Powwow on Sept. 30 at Royal Athletic Park to celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency.
Take the VNFC Small Business Pledge and donate and/or pledge a portion of your business’s sales on Sept 30 to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
Visit Munro’s Books on Saturday Sept. 28 (11am-3:30pm) for their National Day for Truth and Reconciliation book signing with authors whose published works provide pathways to greater understanding and reflection.
Attend the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Songs for Truth and Reconciliation event on Sunday Sept. 29 (2-3:30pm) with Indigenous performing artists.
Participate in Capital Bike‘s Reconciliation Ride on Monday, Sept. 30, beginning 11am at Songhees Park
Join the Oaklands Community Association for their Truth & Reconciliation Mural Unveiling Ceremony, celebrating the artwork of Coast Salish artist Andrea Fritz, taking place Sept. 30 (3-5pm)

The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30 to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Songhees hosting third annual South Island Powwow

August 28, 2024/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation/by Jim Zeeben

The Songhees Nation, with support from the City of Victoria, will host the third annual South Island Powwow on Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, at Royal Athletic Park on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən people.

Sept. 30 is a federal statutory holiday also known as Orange Shirt Day. Everyone is welcome at the Powwow and admission is free. Gates open at 10 am and the day will feature the traditional grand entry of Nations, with Indigenous song and dance, more than 80 vendors and a lineup of food trucks.

The South Island Powwow honours and recognizes survivors of the residential school system as well as those those who never made it home. The Powwow also celebrates Indigenous cultures and resiliency, and helps bridge cultures.

“Let us use this occasion to deepen our commitment to healing and as an opportunity to share the vibrancy of Indigenous cultures that have withstood colonization,” Songhees Chief Ron Sam said. “Together, we build a future rooted in truth and mutual respect.”

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