Shhweenustham 'u tu Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw
The People of the Warm Land Welcome You
With 5,300+ 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.
Check out the exciting projects and initiatives we have underway.
Cowichan Tribes Offices were pleased to re-open to the community on April 12, 2022. Please note, our mask mandate remains in effect for entering all Cowichan Tribes' buildings and attending Cowichan Tribes events.
Community Updates
Annual Audit Meeting
Community Alert
Save the Date
Our Annual Audit Meeting will take place on October 19, 2022.
5:00 pm — Dinner
6:00 pm — Presentations Q &A
Si’em Lelum Gym & Online
Masks required for in person.
School Bus Registration & Routes
Custom Election Code
How should we use, build on, and protect Tumuhw (land) and water for future generations?
Your participation in this survey is important and will help to shape how we manage Tumuhw and the marine environment.
We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on land and marine related issues that impact the environment, Tumuhw, and Quw'utsun Mustimuhw. Topics include: community amenities and infrastructure, mobility supports, housing types, and many more.
Take the survey here.
To support our nation’s selfâgovernance, Cowichan Tribes has been developing a Custom Election Code. Our Custom Election Code is based on members’ input and will outline a valid and fair process of how our leaders are selected, and how an election can be appealed, if needed.
To learn more visit https://cowichantribes.com/election-code
Take our survey: https://bit.ly/CowichanTribesElectionCode
As a token of our appreciation for taking the time to share your ideas, we invite you to submit your name at the end of the survey for a prize draw: a $200 VISA gift card!
Drug Poisioning / Overdose Advisory for Cowichan Valley
Land & Marine Use Plan Community Survey
September 20, 2022
Overdoses are increasing in the region. Friends, family, and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from both injection and inhalation.
On June 27, Cowichan Tribes members passed changes to the Shtunni’s tu Hwulmuhw, or Citizenship Code, with 79% of votes cast supporting the amendments.
Learn more about the vote results.
The FireSmart program takes a proactive approach to mitigating the risk of fires. Visit the FireSmart page 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
Ts'ewultun Health Centre is hosting drive thru COVID vaccine clinics this week for ages 12+ on Wednesday, Sept 14 and Thursday, Sept 15 from 1-6 pm. Unfortunately, COVID vaccines for ages 5-11 are not available at this week's clinic.
For ages under 12, vaccines are available by calling 250.715.1024 or booking online tsewulhtunhealth.janeapp.com.
Hwial’asmut ch tun’ s-ye’lh (Take care of your health)
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Opioid Crisis Response
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 Opioid Response Section for info on overdose prevention and where to get help.
Digital Newsletter
Important Bulletins
Bus Routes for September 2022
Cowichan Tribes Annual Audit Meeting
Quw'utsun newsletter - p.5
Bus Routes for 2022-2023 School Year
Employment Opportunities
Direct Deposit
Bus Routes for September 2022
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.
Cowichan Tribes in the News
Indian Road Water Project completion celebration on August 19, 2022.