Shhweenustham 'u tu Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw
The People of the Warm Land Welcome You
With 4,900+ members, we are the largest single First Nation Band in British Columbia.
Our ‘warm land’ is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Learn about our history and culture, find out about the wide range of member services and check out the exciting projects and initiatives we have underway.
December 14, 2018
Bill S-3 information has been added to the Membership section
Workshop - January 31, 2019
December 11, 2018
New registration form for Secure status card, for children or dependent adults.
Secured Certificate of Indian Status
December 5, 2018
Logo contest, see flyer for details
December 4, 2018
Lyla Harman, a Cowichan Tribes member has a Counselling/Consulting business. For information see the entrepreneurs section.
December 4, 2018
New land allotment notices have been posted.
November 14, 2018
See attached for Open water diving course
October 26, 2018
Fishing Regulations, for the 2018-2019 season, please see the link below.
Cowichan Tribes in the News
Cowichan Tribes and BC SPCA are committed to improving animal welfare education and bylaws
Cowichan Tribes, the BC SPCA, and RCMP met on March 15, 2018 to discuss “Teddy” who was a severely neglected dog seized by the BC SPCA on February 16, 2018. The meeting’s agenda was about moving forward for solutions to prevent neglect to animals or pets in the future. Chief William Seymour speaking on the incident says “It is unfortunate what the poor dog went through, and we hope with greater education on proper treatment, and how to identify and report an animal in need of care, we can prevent cases like this in the future”. “Teddy” was unknown to the Cowichan Tribes Bylaw Officer or to the BC SPCA until he was reported and discovered on February 16.
COWICHAN VALLEY, BC – Chief William (Chip) Seymour of Cowichan Tribes, His Worship Mayor Phil Kent, His Worship Mayor Jon Lefebure, and Board of Education Chair Candace Spilsbury have released the following statement regarding racism in the Cowichan Valley:
“Yesterday afternoon, we met to discuss the growing conversation and concern about racism in our diverse community.
Community Calendar
To view the full calendar click here
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Elders Advisory Committee and Treaty Committee
1284 Elders Advisory Committee and Treaty Committee 2018-12-17 11:00:00 2018-12-17 14:00:00 #052df7Council on committee:
- Atleo, Stephanie
- Charlie, Albie
- George, Darin
- Swustus, Calvin
- Toprowski, Debra
- Wilson, Dora
- Chief William Seymour
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Elders Translation Working Group
1285 Elders Translation Working Group 2018-12-18 13:30:00 2018-12-18 16:00:00 #052df7Council on committee:
- Wilson, Dora
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Lands Management Committee
1286 Lands Management Committee 2018-12-19 13:30:00 2018-12-19 16:00:00 #052df7Council on committee:
- Charlie, Albie
- George, Craig
- Swustus, Calvin
- Chief William Seymour
- Audrey Henry
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Elders Talking Circle Support Group
868 Elders Talking Circle Support Group 2018-12-18 09:00:00 2018-12-18 11:00:00 #b934edElder’s Talking Circle Support Group200 Cowichan Way, beside the CasinoTransportation availablePlease call 778 422-3122 by 8:30 amleave your name and contact numberAfter the meeting, Cowichan Tribes bus will take theElders to the Elder’s building for lunch.We look forward to seeing you Huy steep q’u0 -
Garbage P/U
1150 Garbage P/U 2018-12-17 08:00:00 2018-12-17 16:30:00 #25ba07For all areas except the following
• Riverbottom Area
• Johnny Bear Area
• Cobble Hill Area
• Cowichan Bay Area
• Don Charlie's AreaGarbage Pick-up information• 3 bag limit per household0
• Must purchase $1 Cowichan Tribes Sticker for each bag over the 3 bag limit
• NO Industrial bags will be accepted for residential garbage pick-up (Orange or Lawn bags)
• No clothes, leaves, meat, or fish guts allowed in garbage
• Garbage must be outside before garbage truck arrives - they can not be called back -
Garbage P/U
1150 Garbage P/U 2018-12-24 08:00:00 2018-12-24 16:30:00 #25ba07For all areas except the following
• Riverbottom Area
• Johnny Bear Area
• Cobble Hill Area
• Cowichan Bay Area
• Don Charlie's AreaGarbage Pick-up information• 3 bag limit per household0
• Must purchase $1 Cowichan Tribes Sticker for each bag over the 3 bag limit
• NO Industrial bags will be accepted for residential garbage pick-up (Orange or Lawn bags)
• No clothes, leaves, meat, or fish guts allowed in garbage
• Garbage must be outside before garbage truck arrives - they can not be called back -
Garbage P/U
1150 Garbage P/U 2018-12-31 08:00:00 2018-12-31 16:30:00 #25ba07For all areas except the following
• Riverbottom Area
• Johnny Bear Area
• Cobble Hill Area
• Cowichan Bay Area
• Don Charlie's AreaGarbage Pick-up information• 3 bag limit per household0
• Must purchase $1 Cowichan Tribes Sticker for each bag over the 3 bag limit
• NO Industrial bags will be accepted for residential garbage pick-up (Orange or Lawn bags)
• No clothes, leaves, meat, or fish guts allowed in garbage
• Garbage must be outside before garbage truck arrives - they can not be called back
