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History |
Saanich people were previously nomadic and camped at various places on the Saanich Peninsula and the Gulf Islands in order to benefit from the various habitat and wildlife at these different locations. The proof lies in the burial sites and artifacts that are found when new development is in progress. Our people were also known for their social activities with other tribes, often visiting Bands on the mainland for cultural and social purposes. Years ago when archaeologists came across our ancestors remains and belongings they would take them to study and place them into museums. With the help of an interested community member Cora Jacks who has done years of volunteer research (now on staff with Tseycum) we are able to engage in the repatriation process. Recently Cora and members of Chief and Council were in Chicago, Seattle, and New York searching and studying where our ancestoral remains have been taken and looking for ways to repatriate. |