Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

Do you have a strong background in environmental science, sustainability or a related field? If so, GVHA wants to hear from you. We're hiring a Sustainability Manager who will be leading and developing all sustainability objectives, initiatives and strategies for GVHA. https://lnkd.in/gpd4ypE

GVHA is seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Communications and Engagement. This pivotal role involves developing, leading and executing all communications, engagement and stakeholder relations strategies to uphold the vision, mission and values of GVHA. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpd4ypE

It's great to be a part of this partnership to support Indigenous economic reconciliation. Learn more about the Indigenous Business Directory here: https://lnkd.in/gSH59zQS

🌎Indigenous Blue Economy Day Camp hosted by the Indigenous Prosperity Centre is seeking Indigenous youth who are interesting in learning more about the Blue Economy. 🌎See below for details. https://lnkd.in/d9EcWmsr

Last night, GVHA and Western Stevedoring Company Ltd. staff honoured the incredible crew of the Norwegian Sun on #DayoftheSeafarer – with a lot of doughnuts! We served 1,000 delicious doughnuts to these hardworking seafarers. Thank you to everyone who helped, and a huge thank you to the all the cruise ship crews who visit Victoria.

The Pacific Northwest to Alaska Green Corridor project is a collaborative partnership between the major cruise lines, homeports, and several ports of call in the Alaska cruise market that explores low and zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission cruising between Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. There's a webinar tomorrow (Thursday June 27) at 10am PST to provide an update on this project. It's not too late to register. The speakers will be Stephanie Jones Stebbins from the Port of Seattle, Mark Stark from the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, and Bob Alton from Princess Cruises. We encourage anyone interested to register. https://bit.ly/4eG62QN

Today is the annual #DayoftheSeafarer. At GVHA, we are proud to support the maritime industry and the seafarers who call our port home, even if just for a short visit. This year, as we raise our Pride flags, we also celebrate the diversity and inclusivity within the maritime community. We recognize and honour all seafarers, regardless of their background, gender, or identity. Our port is a place where everyone is welcome, and we stand in solidarity with all who sail the seas. To all seafarers, past and present, we thank you. A few words from the seafarers at GVHA...

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. For GVHA, it's a time to celebrate and honor the Lək̓ʷəŋən People, whose land we are privileged to work, live, and play on. We are proud to work alongside the Xʷsepsəm Nation and Songhees Nation who are founding members of GVHA that help to steer the strategic direction of our organization. We are profoundly grateful to our current Board of Directors Chief Jerome Thomas (Xʷsepsəm Nation) and Nəʔəmtənat Florence Dick (Songhees Nation) who generously share their knowledge and help guide GVHA forward to a place of greater inclusion. Image: Unity Wall. Local artists Butch Dick of Songhees Nation and Darlene Gait of Xʷsepsəm Nation led the design of Na’Tsa’maht – the Unity Wall – a Salish phrase meaning, “unity or working together as one.”

As we continue our learning during National Indigenous History Month, GVHA Board and staff joined Cecelia Dick, Songhees Nation member and knowledge keeper, for the Signs of Lekwungen Walking Tour. It was a morning of learning, and we are grateful for our continued partnership with Explore Songhees. GVHA is honoured to work alongside the Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation who have stewarded these lands since time immemorial.

Celebrity Edge’s inaugural season calling into Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory (Victoria) is well underway!   On May 23, members from councils for both the Xʷsepsəm Nation and Songhees Nations and several members of the GVHA Leadership Team and Board of Directors were invited aboard the Celebrity Edge to participate in the welcoming ceremony for the vessel, which included a plaque exchange. The inaugural plaque exchange is long-standing maritime tradition across the globe, signifying the ongoing relationship between the ship and the port communities.   We look forward to a successful season with many visits from Celebrity Edge. Caption: from left to right: Wendy Lindskoog, Royal Caribbean Mayor Barb Desjardins, Township of Esquimalt Councillor Karen Tunkara, Songhees Nation Chief Jerome Thomas, Xʷsepsəm Nation Captain Matthaios Karandreas, Celebrity Edge Robert Lewis-Manning, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority