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.
- Learn about our history and culture.
- Find out about the wide range of member services.
- Check out our monthly Quw'utsun Newsletter for timely events and updates and our Community Resource Guide for department contact information as well as the latest program and service offerings.
- Our CONTACT US page also provides a wide range of contact information
Upcoming Chief & Council Meetings
September Council Meetings
Tum'tem (when): Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tum'tem (when): Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 9:00am-4:00pm
Council Chambers, Administration Building or via Zoom
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
Stsi'elh Stuhw tu Smun'eem is growing their team!
Stsi'elh Stuhw’ew’t-hw tun Smun'eem is currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill the following positions:
- Finance and Operations Director
- Support Services Director
- Care and Intervention Director
- Community Engagement and Accountability Director
The above postings are restricted to applicants who are Cowichan Tribes’ employees and/or Quw’utsun Mustimuhw. Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@stsielhstuhw.com by 4:30pm PST October 16, 2026 with the subject line Director, (position you are applying for).
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
"We raise our hands to all those who continue to help shape our organization and help us in continually moving towards walking beside our shhw’a’luqwa’ in a good way. As we take steps towards our sul-hween (Elders) wishes, to reclaim the care of our smun'eem (children) and shhw’a’luqwa’, we hope you will walk beside us."
For other open positions please visit 'JOBS' on Stsi'elh Stuhw’ew’t-hw tun Smun'eem's website, or CLICK HERE.
A Message fromSulsulxumaat
( Chief Cindy Daniels)
Shtunni's tu Hwulmuhw - Citizenship/Membership Code
Community Consultation 2026
Read the proposed changes below, then click here to complete the survey and ENTER to win a door prize!
2026 -27 School Transportation Routes
Click here to see schedules for all school bus routes! (Updated Sept 7, 2026)
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
Quw'utsun Newsletter
Community Resource Guide
Addiction & Toxic Drugs
2023 Working Group Final Report & Recommendations
Employment Opportunities
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.