Quw'utsun' | Cowichan ## Governance Structure - Traditional hereditary chief system - Elected band council model - Emphasis on community consultation and consensus-based decision making

The Cowichan First Nation is a Coast Salish indigenous group primarily situated in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They have a long-standing tradition of fishing, hunting, and complex social structures.

POPULATION
5,608
Rank #26 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
24.3 KM²
Rank #301 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/08/2028
Term Expiration
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Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-28 00:03:27 UTC
Name
Cowichan (ISC Code: 642)
Former Names
Quw'utsun
Band Style
## Governance Structure - Traditional hereditary chief system - Elected band council model - Emphasis on community consultation and consensus-based decision making
Cultural Area
Coast Salish
Indigenous Language
Halkomelem
Number of Registered Members
5608
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
5760 ALLENBY ROAD, DUNCAN, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
CINDY DANIELS
Term Expires
03/08/2028
Number of Council Members
13

CINDY DANIELS

Chief

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TROY ELLIOTT

Councillor

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TASHA BROOKS

Councillor

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JENNIFER CHARLIE

Councillor

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DEBRA-ANN TOPOROWSKI

Councillor

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CALVIN SR SWUSTUS

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HOWIE GEORGE

Councillor

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AMANDA SYLVESTER

Councillor

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CALVIN JR SWUSTUS

Councillor

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AUDREY GEORGE

Councillor

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CHRISTOPHER ALPHONSE

Councillor

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FRANCINE ALPHONSE

Councillor

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TERRI NADINE GEORGE

Councillor

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 6805
    SKUTZ 7
    7.3 Hectares
    COWICHAN LAKE DISTRICT, ON LEFT BANK OF COWICHAN RIVER AT SKUTZ CANYON
    [48.8840146, -124.3063496]
  • ISC Code: 6806
    SKUTZ 8
    14.9 Hectares
    COWICHAN LAKE DISTRICT ON THE COWICHAN RIVER, AT HEAD OF SKUTZ CANYON
    [48.7821919, -123.9532084]
  • ISC Code: 6807
    COWICHAN 9
    17.9 Hectares
    COWICHAN DISTRICT, WEST 1/2 OF SEC 11 RGE 2, NEAR MOUTH OF KOKSILAK RIVER AT HEAD OF COWICHAN BAY
    [48.75449660952086, -123.6827066543837]
  • ISC Code: 6802
    EST-PATROLAS 4
    27.8 Hectares
    SHAWINAGAN DISTRICT, SEC 19, RANGE 5, 2 MILES SOUTH OF COWICHAN BAY
    [48.7141432, -123.6079153]
  • ISC Code: 6799
    COWICHAN 1
    2292.7 Hectares
    COWICHAN DISTRICT, 8 PARCELS OF LAND, QUAMICHAN DISTRICT ANOTHER 8 PARCELS OF LAND
    [48.7725691, -123.6600472]
  • ISC Code: 6800
    THEIK 2
    30.3 Hectares
    COWICHAN DISTRICT, ON SOUTH SHORE OF COWICHAN BAY, EAST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.74231, -123.6381933]
  • ISC Code: 6803
    TZART-LAM 5
    6.5 Hectares
    SAHTLAM DISTRICT, PART OF SEC 6, RGE 6, ON LEFT BANK OF COWICHAN RIVER, VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.7595175, -123.8287449]
  • ISC Code: 6801
    KIL-PAH-LAS 3
    20.6 Hectares
    COWICHAN DISTRICT SEC 6 RGE 5, ON SOUTH SHORE OF COWICHAN BAY EAST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND
    [48.73863720000001, -123.6107529]
  • ISC Code: 6804
    KAKALATZA 6
    8.0 Hectares
    SHATLAM DISTRICT, PART OF SEC 7 & 8 RGE 2 ON LEFT BANK OF COWICHAN RIVER
    [48.7688294, -123.8752853]

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