Saanich-Gulf Islands NDP

12/03/2025

What an inspiring event as we jointly opened our South Island NDP headquarters!

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07/03/2025

You’re invited to a special event with Jagmeet and our Saanich-Gulf Islands NDP candidate Colin Plant. Monday 6-8pm at Saanich Commmonwealth Place in the Cedar Room.

This event is a fundraiser but tickets are free. Tickets are limited so please sign up ASAP.

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02/03/2025

Thanks to Laurel Collins for Victoria and the Victoria NDP for inviting Saanich-Gulf Islands and Esquimalt Saanich Sooke NDP members and candidates Colin Plant and Maja Tait down for the mixer today.

We think these three are going to be a great South Island NDP team for the upcoming election!

01/03/2025

22/02/2025

Pouring rain what to do?

Build sign frames out of the rain!

Thanks to our amazing volunteers for helping out today!

If you want to help or be notified of the next opportunity: email our candidate at [email protected]

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18/02/2025

We're baaaack!
The Saanich-Gulf Islands NDP page is back. Look forward to engaging with our followers and friends and the upcoming election!

05/05/2024

Red Dress Day 🗣❤️
28 hour vigil, art installation, drumming, smudging, guest speakers

Date: Sunday, May 5th, 5:00 pm opening & welcome - ongoing until Monday, May 6th, 7 pm, closing

Location: BC Legislature

This is a FREE and PUBLIC event, everyone is welcome and at any time during the 28 hours.

This event will be LIVE on Facebook for those who wish to attend virtually.

The event will begin with an opening with the Yellow Wolf Pow Wow Drum group, followed by a light dinner. Smudging, cedar brushing, and the opportunity to decorate your own Luminary Bag, which will be placed around the venue, creating a beautiful display. Throughout the daylight hours, an art display will be worked on, allowing participants to contribute by adding a piece of red ribbon.

On Monday, there will be drumming and speakers scheduled at specific times linked to the legislature's sessions. Continuing ongoing throughout the day, smudging and the opportunity to decorate your own Luminary Bag, which will be placed around the venue, adding to the beautiful display started the evening before. We encourage everyone to wear regalia, red, or ribbon skirts/shirts to show solidarity.

By attending this event, you will join a community-driven initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the violence faced by Indigenous women, girls and 2spirited. Your presence will send a powerful message of support, compassion, and solidarity to the families affected by these tragedies. Additionally, through educational discussions and cultural ceremonies, we hope to foster understanding and promote positive change within our society.

Please Remember: This event is open to everyone, and we kindly ask that all attendees respect the ceremony and walk in and out of the event in a good way. Additionally, we encourage you to bring a blanket or chair, a water bottle or coffee mug, and any necessary personal items for comfort during the overnight hours.