Cowichan River

Largest Estuary Restoration Project on Vancouver Island starts work to revitalize crucial estuarine habitat

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project is the largest estuary restoration project to ever occur on Vancouver Island, aiming to restore vitally important estuary habitat and enhance estuary resilience against rising sea-levels.

Key Points: 
  • The Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project is the largest estuary restoration project to ever occur on Vancouver Island, aiming to restore vitally important estuary habitat and enhance estuary resilience against rising sea-levels.
  • Based on the results of this work, a decision was made by all of the partners to implement the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project to focus on overall ecosystem health and resilience of the estuary.
  • The Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project is funded by the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BC SRIF), a contribution program funded jointly by DFO and the Province of BC, DFO’s Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF), and Cowichan Tribes through the Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund (AHRF).
  • Based on the results of this work, a decision was made by all of the partners to implement the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project to focus on overall ecosystem health and resilience of the estuary.

Engineers Hosts National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Webinar for Architects, Engineers, and Contractors

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Attendees will gain a better understanding of the need for a systems approach to engineering design, and recognize the need for community led design.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees will gain a better understanding of the need for a systems approach to engineering design, and recognize the need for community led design.
  • AME Group and AES Engineering are sponsors of the event, with support by the Canadian Mountain Network and the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership.
  • Register here https://bit.ly/3BrrDd1
    RJC Engineers: (RJC) is a national, employee owned engineering firm that celebrates creative thinking, prompt service, and technical excellence in the design and maintenance of structures.
  • According to Cowichan oral history, the forefathers of both the Cowichan and Chemainus people (Siyletse and Sttsen respectively) originated from this village.

Cowichan Tribes, Canada and British Columbia commit to working together on Child and Family Services reform

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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COWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.

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  • COWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed the agreement on January 24, 2019, in the presence of a witness from Cowichan Tribes.
  • This LOU between Canada, British Columbia and the Cowichan Tribes provides a framework that charts the path forward in recognizing and implementing Cowichan jurisdiction over their child and family services.
  • Lalum'utul' Smun'eem Child and Family Services have delegated authority to administer Child & Family Services for all on-Reserve Cowichan Tribes members.