Shhweenustham 'u tu Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw
The People of the Warm Land Welcome You
COVID-19
COVID-19 Updates Page
Province Wide Restrictions Extended,
By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO)
COVID-19 Navigators Response Line: 250-715-3339
Email: covid19@cowichantribes.com
Opioid Crisis
Chief Seymour has initiated an Opioid Crisis Response Task Force to address the opioid crisis within our community.
Visit the Opioid Response Section...
for information about the Task Force and resources for those seeking support with addiction or who want to learn more about the opioid crisis.
To view the final report, click the image below
FLOODING
If you have been affected by the recent flooding and have experienced damage to your home or septic or require further information, please call 250-715-3333
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
IMPORTANT - TOBACCO TAX INFORMATION
TOBACCO TAX DEADLINES
For those who did not receive their tobacco tax in December -- TODAY January 15, 2021 is the deadline for the 2020 Tobacco Tax applications for distribution on January 22, 2021
For those who apply after Jan. 15, 2021 the next distribution date is April 16, 2021.
If your direct deposit information has changed, or you need to sign up for direct deposit go to: https://cowichantribes.com/eft
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. Simply filling in the attached EFT form (the instruction is in the back of the form) and provide a void cheque or Direct Deposit Form readily available from your financial institutions.
Click here for the form to complete
Important Files
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept 2020-2021 Bus Routes.pdf | Cowichan Tribes Morning Bus Schedule - Sept 2020 Update |
| 2020-2021 Cowichan Tribes School Bus Registration Form _ Transportation Regulations.pdf | School Bus Registration Form for the School Year 2020/2021 |
| CT MEMO RE STATUS CARDS.pdf | Memo from the Membership Dept Re: Status Cards and the COVID-19 Pandemic |
Essential Services Edition:
Digital Newsletter
Community Calendar
Employment
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.
