Shhweenustham 'u tu Quw'utsun Hwulmuhw
The People of the Warm Land Welcome You
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
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
COVID Vaccine Update
We'll be offering COVID vaccines for ages 12+ every Wednesday in January from 1:30 to 6:30 pm BY APPOINTMENT at Ts'ewuhltun Health Centre. Call 250-715-1024 (text to 250-732-4638) to make an appointment. Come get your 1st, 2nd or 3rd dose.
A COVID vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 years old will be held on Saturday, February 12 from 12 to 6 pm at the Si’em Lelum Gym. We’ll be giving 1st and 2nd doses (8 weeks after 1st dose).
Download Posters & Documents:
COVID-19 Symptoms Awareness - Making Safe Decisions
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
SI'EM LELUM UPDATE
Cowichan Tribes is following the Provincial Health Orders and taking extra precautions to safe guard the community. We understand how difficult it is to have to postpone or reduce the number of attendees to cultural and celebratory events due to COVID-19 but our communities' safety is our top concern.
Cowichan Tribes will review all policies and procedures in January 2022 and may update them at that time depending on COVID-19 and vaccine numbers.
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.
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 |
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.
Employment Opportunity