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
Tuesday, March 10, 2026: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, March 24, 2026: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Council Chambers, Administration Building
Council & Community Meeting Policy
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
Quw'utsun Holdings General Partnership
We are seeking dedicated and visionary leaders to guide our for-profit businesses and expand our economic development horizons.
Cowichan Tribes is in the final stages of re-organizing its legal business structure and is recruiting board directors for Quw’utsun Holdings General Partnership Ltd. (QHGP), the Master General Partner of its for-profit businesses, including: Khowutzun Gaming Corporation, Khowutzun Development Corporation, Khowutzun Forest Services, Quw’utsun Kwa’atl’kwa Mustimuhw Information Solutions, and Cowichan Mini-Mall.
The QHGP Board of Directors will provide expert financial oversight and business strategy in alignment with Cowichan Tribes' vision, mission, and the values embedded in our snuy’uy’ulh (cultural teachings).
CLICK HERE to learn more about Quw'utsun Holdings General Partnership and to apply to serve on the new board of directors before Friday, April 24, 2026.
Chief & Council Travel Advisory and ID Recommendations
Cowichan Valley Anti-Racism Statement
February 5, 2026
Today, local leaders in the Cowichan Valley issued an anti-racism statement.
The statement and list of supporters is available online here and will be updated daily.
Organizations and individuals can sign on as supporters of this statement online here.
Homeowners Health & Safety Home Renovation Project
Tips to Prepare for
Flood Season
Emergency Services Contest - Show us your Grab & Go Bags!
Cowichan Tribes Emergency Services team encourages everyone to have Grab & Go Bags for all members of your household!
If you show us your Grab & Go Bag by posting it to the Emergency Services Facebook Page, you can win a fully stocked 72-hour kit and a $100 gift card for Canadian Tire! You can also enter by emailing a photo of your bag to emergency@cowichantribes.com. Cowichan citizens aged 16+ are eligible to enter.
Kids can win a Squishmallow or Lego set by completing our contest sheet where they can match the items that belong in a Grab & Go Bag.
To enter, scan or take a picture of the contest sheet and send to emergency@cowichantribes.com. Kids contest sheets can also be dropped off at the Emergency Services offices located at 6060 Canada Ave between 8:30am-4:30pm (closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm).
Deadline to enter is March 22, 2026. If you have questions, please contact Emergency Services at (778) 901-9111 or email emergency@cowichantribes.com.
If you show us what’s in your Grab & Go Bag – we’ll show you what’s in ours!
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.