Tag: Cowichan Tribes

Cowichan Tribes hosting Every Child Matters Walk Wednesday

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed each year on Sept. 30 to honour Survivors, the children who never returned home, their families and communities.

Update: Cowichan Tribes boil water advisory remains active, water service restored

Energy & Utilities Wylie Henderson -
A boil water advisory issued after a water main break on Sunday, Aug. 2, remains in effect for parts of Cowichan Tribes.

Local First Nations preparing for National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
Cowichan Tribes is inviting the community to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day this weekend.

Khowutzun Gaming Corporation announces full ownership of Chances Cowichan 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Chances Cowichan has changed hands and signifies job security and a positive legacy with new opportunities for the community. 

Community walk in Cowichan Valley marks Red Dress Day 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Runners and walkers took to the streets to mark Red Dress Day, honouring the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. 

Red Dress Day events kick off in Duncan

Community Justin Baumgardner -
A Red Dress Day gathering will be held in Duncan to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. 

Ground blessing ceremony marks expansion of Quw’utsun school 

Education Justin Baumgardner -
Quw’utsun Smun’een Elementary School’s expansion will allow Cowichan Tribes to offer expanded services and increased education potential. 

Investigation underway into illegal dump site in Cowichan Valley 

Cowichan Tribes Justin Baumgardner -
An investigation has been launched by the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Parks to determine whether groundwater may have been contaminated after illegal dumping was discovered in the Cowichan Valley last fall. 

Cowichan Tribes and federal government honour Coast Salish knitters with national recognition

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Coast Salish knitters and the Cowichan Sweater have been honoured with a plaque at Charles Hoey Park in Duncan, recognizing their historic significance across Canada. 

Public engagement needed for Koksilah watershed and sustainability plan 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Water sustainability and ecosystem protection are key topics for a public engagement session on the Koksilah watershed.

Emergency crews and SAR work to locate Cowichan Tribes member 

Missing Person Justin Baumgardner -
Searches are being conducted in McAdam Park, along railway lines and near the Cowichan River to look for a missing Cowichan Tribes member.

Cowichan leaders release anti-racism statement

Cowichan Tribes Wylie Henderson -
Leaders from Cowichan Tribes, the Cowichan Valley Regional District and several local municipalities are speaking out against growing anti-Indigenous racism.

Cowichan Tribes confirms enforcement of dumping activities on its lands

Cowichan Tribes Wylie Henderson -
Cowichan Tribes has issued a statement on recent waste management bylaw enforcement concerning dumping activities on its lands.

Cowichan River vies for top contender on endangered rivers list 

Recreation Justin Baumgardner -
Climate change has hit the Cowichan River hard, and ORCBC is looking to the province and feds to help protect this recreation economic powerhouse.

Khowutzun Gaming Corporation to take full ownership of Chances Cowichan

Cowichan Tribes Nathan Maley -
Cowichan Tribes business enterprise is making a significant purchase. 

Cowichan Tribes issues boil water advisory

Cowichan Tribes Justin Baumgardner -
Approximately 130 residences are being asked to boil water before any use.
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