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.
February 14, 2019
SCIS application updates in the membership section
Indian Registry and Band Membership
February 6, 2019
Housing has an updated Application form and information regarding insurance.
Also see the maintenance tab for helpful tips on repairs for toilets, sinks and drywall.
February 4, 2019
Please see the Indian Registration & Bill S-3 Collaborative Process newsletter update for February.
Important updates include Office Hours for members to drop-in or set up and appointment to discuss the Collaborative Process and what it means for Cowichan Tribes. Come in and connect with the Coordinator!
January 7, 2019
See attached notice from Membership
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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Housing Committee
1320 Housing Committee 2019-02-19 09:00:00 2019-02-19 12:00:00 #052df7Councillors on committee:
- Christopher Alphonse
- Albie Charlie
- Howard George
- Calvin Swustus
- Dora Wilson
- Audrey Henry
- Chief William Seymour
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Cultural and Education
1321 Cultural and Education 2019-02-20 09:00:00 2019-02-20 11:30:00 #052df7Councillors on committee:
- Stephanie Atleo
- Albie Charlie
- Craig George
- Stuart Pagaduan
- Dora Wilson
- Audrey Henry
- Chief William Seymour
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Lands Management Committee
1322 Lands Management Committee 2019-02-21 13:30:00 2019-02-21 16:00:00 #052df7Councillors on committee:
- Albie Charlie
- Craig George
- Calvin Swustus
- Audrey Henry
- Chief William Seymour
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Treaty Committee
1323 Treaty Committee 2019-02-22 09:00:00 2019-02-22 12:00:00 #052df7Councillors on committee:
- Stephanie Atleo
- Albie Charlie
- Darin George
- Calvin Swustus
- Debra Toprowski
- Dora Wilson
- Chief William Seymour
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Elders Translation Working Group
1324 Elders Translation Working Group 2019-02-25 13:30:00 2019-02-25 16:00:00 #052df7Council on committee:
- Dora Wilson
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Youth and Recreation Committee
1325 Youth and Recreation Committee 2019-02-25 14:00:00 2019-02-25 16:30:00 #052df7Councillors on committee:
- Francine Alphonse
- Craig George
- Stuart Pagaduan
- Chief William Seymour
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Chief and Council
1326 Chief and Council 2019-02-26 09:00:00 2019-02-26 12:00:00 #052df7All Chief and Council
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Justice Committee
1327 Justice Committee 2019-02-27 13:30:00 2019-02-27 16:00:00 #052df7Councillors on committee:
- Francine Alphonse
- Albie Charlie
- Debra Toprowski
- Chief Williams Seymour
