Shhweenustham 'u tu Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw
The People of the Warm Land Welcome You

With 5,500+ members, we are the largest single First Nation Band in British Columbia by population.

Our ‘warm land’ is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

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Upcoming Chief & Council Meetings

 

Council does not meet during August and will reconvene in September 2026.

 

Council Chambers, Administration Building

Council & Community Meeting Policy

Cowichan citizens can sign up to observe a Chief & Council meeting via Zoom by emailing: CAIR@cowichantribes.com no later than end of day on the Wednesday before the meeting.

Please provide the following information:

1) Legal name

2) Status Card Number

3) Home/Mailing Address

Upon confirmation, the Zoom link will be sent to you via reply email.

Community Events

 

Community Updates

A Message from Chief Daniels

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Do Not Consume Advisory for 15 Homes on Miller Road

May 15, 2026

 The First Nations Health Authority, with the support of Cowichan Tribes, has issued a Do Not Consume (DNC) Advisory for 15 homes on Miller Road due to water quality issues.

The affected homes are all on ground water well systems, not community water systems, and are part of the Cowichan Tribes bottled water distribution program due to an existing Boil Water Advisory that has been in place for approximately 20 years. Residents are being notified and Cowichan Tribes They'she'num (Public Works) department staff will be in regular communication with residents regarding next steps.

Under a DNC advisory:

·       Water must not be used for drinking or cooking under any circumstances, even if boiled.

·       Water may still be used for bathing and general hygiene for adults, with caution advised for infants, pregnant individuals, and other vulnerable populations.

Contact for affected residents:

They’she’num' (Public Works)

(250) 715-3377

Public.Works@cowichantribes.com

St. Ann Cemetery Expansion - 
We want your feedback!

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Chief & Council Travel Advisory and ID  Recommendations

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Quw'utsun Newsletter

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Community Resource Guide

Addiction & Toxic Drugs

Chief and Council have designated an Opioid Crisis Response Working Group to lead our Nation’s ongoing response to the opioid overdose epidemic.
Please visit the Addictions & Toxic Drugs Supports & Resources page for info on overdose prevention and where to get help.
Private, at-home Narcan (naloxone) training is now available to all members. Please call the Outreach Team to book a confidential, free training visit at your home: (250) 732-4326 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
We ask ALL members to have Narcan in your household and know how to use it. Narcan is a safe, life-saving drug that can reverse an overdose.
You can also drop by Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre to pick up Narcan and book a private training session. Narcan is also free at pharmacies with your status card.
For help with addiction, treatment, and supports, please contact:
- Sa'qw'thut Culturally-Grounded Treatment Program: (250) 732-3487
- Kwun'atsustul's Treatment Coordinator: (250) 732-6055, or message on Facebook: Kwun'atsustul Treatment | Facebook

 

Employment Opportunities

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Direct Deposit

If you are receiving payments such as Social Assistance, Living Allowance, Caregiver payments and commercial land lease distribution from Cowichan Tribes, we encourage you to sign up for the Electronic Funds Transfer.

Please email directdeposit@cowichantribes.com for a form to be sent to you.