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.
October 16, 2018
Annual Audit meeting has changed, see the flyer for details
October 16, 2018
Tobacco Tax information has been updated ~ including 2018 forms
October 15, 2018
Thank you to all the Cowichan Tribes members who came out to the Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Regulations Community Meeting on October 3rd. Your feedback is so valuable in moving forward on our policies, bylaws and educational material around cannabis.
Here is a flyer with some information on cannabis legalization on Cowichan Tribes land. Please contact the lands department if you have any questions or concerns.
or 250-748-3196
September 27, 2018
Tse'wulhtun Health bursary application forms have been posted.
September 27, 2018
Updated links for Status card application, have been posted in membership section. See the Related links section.
Indian Registry and Band Membership
September 14, 2018
Quw'utsun Syuw'entst Lelum Post Secondary application form has been updated.
September 13, 2018
Community meeting regarding Cannabis legislation
Click here to view information
September 11, 2018
See the important notice from Lulumexun regarding Environmental Concerns for Disposing of Fish Wastes in the River
September 11, 2018
Recreational Cannabis
Recreational Cannabis will become legal on 17 October 2018 and Cowichan Tribes would like to hear your questions, concerns or interest.
Click Here to View Information
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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In Lieu of Remembrance Day - Offices Closed
1126 In Lieu of Remembrance Day - Offices Closed 2018-11-12 2018-11-13 #b38f00 1 -
Garbage P/U
1158 Garbage P/U 2018-11-13 08:00:00 2018-11-13 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 -
Elders Talking Circle Support Group
868 Elders Talking Circle Support Group 2018-10-23 09:00:00 2018-10-23 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 -
Elders Talking Circle Support Group
868 Elders Talking Circle Support Group 2018-10-30 09:00:00 2018-10-30 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 -
Elders Talking Circle Support Group
868 Elders Talking Circle Support Group 2018-11-06 09:00:00 2018-11-06 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 -
Elders Talking Circle Support Group
868 Elders Talking Circle Support Group 2018-11-13 09:00:00 2018-11-13 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 -
Elders Talking Circle Support Group
868 Elders Talking Circle Support Group 2018-11-20 09:00:00 2018-11-20 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
