Chief Harvey Alphonse (Swalethul't'hw)                               
As Chief, Harvey sits on all committees. 

Chief Harvey's primary focus is economic development which directly influences housing opportunities and employment.

Chief Harvey has several interests, examples are opportunities for youth in education, sports, professional development, employment opportunities and cultural involvement.  Chief Harvey has been a avid hunter and fisherman and to find out ways to ensure those rights are protected.  Chief Harvey is an active member of the Longhouse and slahal. 

 

Arvid Charlie (Luschiim)

Information to follow after Arvid is sworn in as Council in January 2012.

 

 

 

  

Albie Joe Charlie (Whulquletse)  
Served on Council in 1997.  Housing is a main priority to him, then Youth interception follows.   Education, Housing and Land Investigation are the committees that Albie is involved in.

Outside interests include fishing, attending and cooking for ceremonies at the Longhouse.  He enjoys the outdoors.  He also teaches Hul'q'umi'num' to community members.  Albie was once a Social Worker for Cowichan Tribes.

 

Stephanie Charlie 
Information and picture to follow after Stephanie is sworn in as Council in January 2012.

 

 

Cindy Daniels (Sulsalxumaat)                  

Cindy has been on Council since 1991.  She wants to bring the voice of the people to council.  Her main concern is Finance and she sits on a number of committees including Youth & Recreation, Tobacco Tax, Health Advisory, the Mini Mall, and Property Tax.

She is interested in knitting, sewing, weaving, canoe paddling, attending Longhouse events, travelling and family events with her children and grandchildren.  

 

 

Diane Daniels  (Qwustunulwut)

As a Council member Diane would like to create fairness to all Cowichan Tribes employees - equality.  Diane's concerns are with the water/sewer/housing problems that have been going on for years, we need a solution.  Funds for Education have been the same for years - we need new changes. 

The committee's that Diane sits on are Housing Society, Property Taxation and Education. 

Diane's interests are crocheting, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, playing Bingo and walking.

 

Darin George (Swutumutt - Quamichan or Smutyeen - Somenos)
Darin sits on the Land Investigation Committee (LIC), Constitution, Fisheries and Justice Committee.

As a Council member Darin's outlook is not only change, but growth in a positive way.  To work hard for his community.  To look at long term options that are always in our communities best interest. 

Darin's interests are his family, fisheries, learning about local government bodies; cultural activities; listening to our Elder's; Treaty and all its implications.

 

 

Lester Joe (Supaheloanox)

Lester sits on the following committees: Membership, Land Management, Youth Recreation, Justice, Environment Resources and Own Source Revenue (OSR).

Outlook: Frist I would like to thank the people wo voted for me and to have confidence in me to be a part of your government.  My goal as a council member is to help with transparency and accountability for the Cowichan people.  I will hard to help make some good decisions for the best interests for the communities in all areas.  Overall I hope to make "change" for the better for our communities.

My interests are to help our youth/elders to help connect with our culture/traditions as First Nations people (hwulhuwh people).

Diane Modeste 

Information and picture to follow after Diane is sworn in as Council in January 2012 

  

Charles Seymour (Ts'ules)
Newly elected council member, and is waiting for positions on at least four committee's. 

Charles would like to move forward on his platform which is "working with families to put community first". Charles looks forward to working with the community to build positive relations and seek community input/feed back in applicable processes. 

Charles is working for and with community at various functions.  He is actively working to protect our language and culture.  His motto is you can't practice our culture without our language.  Charles enjoys spending time with his family, maintaining family values is important.

 

 

William Seymour (Squthalenuhw)  
Newly elected council member, his main concern is to see Cowichan Tribes through its deficit.   Throughout the 28 years he has worked with Cowichan Tribes, he has seen and heard of many issues that need to be addressed, and he is willing to help deal with them.

For the time being he sits on two committee's which are, Housing, and Health.

He has been a coach since 1975.  Coaching for three different age brackets in two sports, lacrosse and soccer.  Now coaching for the Cowichan Eagles Soccer Team, since 1985.  He also participates in our Longhouse gatherings. 

 

 

Calvin Swustus (Swutthtus)  
Calvin is a retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police of 22 years.  He also served 8 years with the Commissionaire Corp of Canada.  He has been awarded the RCMP Long Service medal for his accomplishments with the RCMP.

He has been an elected Councilor for 7 terms (14 years), and is presently serving on the Land Management Committee, Justice Committee, and Child & Family Service and Fisheries Committee.  His most memorable service was the position as President of the North American Indigenous Games 2008.

Calvin is presently the Justice Coordinator for Cowichan Tribes, and delivers Restorative Justice Programs, and works closely with the Valleys enforcement agencies. 

 

Dora Wilson (Thulamiye)  
Dora has been on Council since 1979 and wants to assure that the interests of the community are addressed.  She is particularly concerned about housing and the economy.