Shhweenustham 'u tu Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw
The People of the Warm Land Welcome You
Learn more about updates to our CITIZEN CODE and how to vote in June
FireSmart program takes a proactive approach to mitigating the risk of fires. Visit the page FireSmart for more information
COVID-19
COVID-19 Updates Page
Order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO)
COVID-19 Navigators Response Line: 250-715-3339
Email: covid19@cowichantribes.com
RAPID TESTS
Need a COVID rapid test? Cowichan Tribes households (living on and off reserve) can pick up a kit of 5 rapid tests.
Where: Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre
When: 10 am to 3 pm, Monday to Fridays
This kit includes 5 rapid tests, instructions on how to use the test and how to report a positive result. Please save these tests for when someone in your household has symptoms of COVID as we have a limited amount to distribute to our community.
COVID Vaccine Update
Still needing a 1st, 2nd or booster dose of COVID vaccine? Call to book an appointment at Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre 250.715.1024. Vaccines are available for ages 5+.
Second doses are given 8 weeks after 1st dose and booster doses for ages 12+ are given 6 months after 2nd dose.
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Opioid Crisis Response
Chief Seymour 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 Opioid Response Section for info on overdose prevention and where to get help.
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.
Important Bulletins
Fundamentals of Manufacturing and Production program. Please connect with Lucy Shaw to apply and register through QET.
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.
Digital Newsletter
Essential Services Edition:
Employment Opportunities
Cowichan Tribes in the News
Duncan, North Cowichan, and Cowichan Tribes are working together,in collaboration with community stakeholders, to implement the Safer Community Plan to address crime and public disorder along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor between Beverly Street and Boys Road.
A new Corridor Safety Office will open soon at 490 Trans-Canada Highway. To read the full press release please visit the website.
