Eduardo Sousa, School Trustee - Cowichan Valley District 79

Cowichan Tribes Information Systems (IS) Department is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the full time permanent Information Technology (IT) Manager position. The successful candidates will work closely with IT Technicians and assist the IS Director with the efficient and effective day to day operations and oversight of the IS team as well as IS and related organizational technologies for Cowichan Tribes, in accordance with Cowichan Tribes Policies and Procedures, legislative requirements and applicable standards.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday February 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

For the full posting, please visit our website www.cowichantribes.com/employment

Learn more about our local fungi with experts and authors of "Mushrooms of British Columbia", Kem Luther and Andy Mackinnon!

Join the Cowichan Valley Naturalists for a special presentation this Tuesday, Jan. 16th, at 7:30pm

Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link.

Cowichan Tribes is looking for an Administrative Clerk. Reporting to the Office Manager, you will be responsible to provide administrative support to ensure the Administration department’s services are completed in an effective and efficient manner. This is a full time, 35 hour per week permanent position with some local travel required. Cowichan Tribes offers an excellent benefit and pension plan available after successful completion of the probationary period. The position includes paid training, paid vacation and paid sick leave.

The deadline for application is January 23, 2024 at 4:00pm.

For the full posting, please visit www.cowichantribes.com/employment

Interested in French Immersion Kindergarten Registration. Both École Mount Prevost and École Cobble Hill are having their Family Information Nights this week in the lead up to next week's Kindergarten registration. Join the schools to find out more.

École Mount Prevost - Tuesday, January 9th at 5:30 pm

Contact the school at [email protected] for any questions

École Cobble Hill - Tuesday , January 9th at 6-7 pm

Contact the school at [email protected] for any questions

This week, Mill Bay Nature School is holding two family information nights for Kindergarten Registration which happens January 15-19. Join virtually or in-person to find out more!

The first family information evening will be held virtually on Zoom on Wednesday, January 10, from 6 - 7:30 pm (Join us here!). The second family information night is in person at the school on Thursday, January 11, 6-7 pm in the library.

Zoom link to copy into your calendar: https://sd79.zoom.us/j/7676570405?pwd=TFlWQkN2MmdwWmVrWENoRFJxMWhXZz09&omn=63140133322

To register for either of these evenings, or to arrange an alternate to the in-person meeting, please contact [email protected]

Umeek, Dr. Richard Atleo - Tsawalk: A Nuu-chah-nulth Worldview - Vancouver Island Regional Library Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series Umeek’s theory of “Tsawalk,” meaning “one,” that views the nature of existence as an integrated …

Kindergarten Registration will happen January 22-26, 2024, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need to make this important decision. You'll find registration information, descriptions, and information on family information nights right here: https://sd79.bc.ca/parents/kindergarten-registration/

We look forward to welcoming your little learner(s) to the Cowichan Valley School District!

Check out our Employment Opportunities page!
https://duncan.ca/2023/12/paid-on-call-firefighters-open-recruitment/

Earlier this year we re-established North Cowichan’s Economic Development Committee, with a mandate to facilitate socially and environmentally responsible community economic development within the municipality. This is the first time North Cowichan has had such a committee in nearly a decade.

Through a provincial grant from the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program as well as funding from the Island Coastal Economic Trust, we have begun developing a new Economic Development Action Plan, which will include engagement with local businesses, industry, unions, non-profits, co-ops, farmers and First Nations to identify economic development opportunities in the municipality.

Engagement is now underway, and a project page is available on Connect North Cowichan: https://www.connectnorthcowichan.ca/ec-dev

This week I sent out invitations to First Nations, businesses, and industry representatives to participate in this process either through online submission via a survey, or a presentation to the Economic Development Committee. This preliminary input is to hear ideas and learn more about opportunities and challenges that exist in the region.

The project is currently in the initial research and data analysis phase. In spring and summer 2024, additional engagement will take place in the form of focus groups or meetings and special topic analysis.

The new Economic Development Action Plan will be drafted in the fall of 2024, and will include a roadmap to encourage more high-quality and high-paying jobs, support a diverse range of sustainable businesses, provide a solid tax base and benefit all residents.

Winter weather like wind, rain, and snow can cause power outages. A power outage is a short or long-term loss of electric power to an area. You may be without light, heat and hot water.

To locate confirmed power outages in your region, go to BC Hydro’s outage map. https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html

Be prepared to live without power for several days – have an emergency kit ready with sufficient water and food.

Learn what to do before, during and after extreme winter weather, storms and power outages by visiting https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/know-your-hazards/power-outages?keyword=power&keyword=outages

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Have your say on what we should do with the old Cowichan Secondary School site! You have till Dec 31st!

The ability to provide online feedback on the future of Cowichan Secondary School is coming to an end December 31, that means you have approximately 2 more weeks to provide your thoughts.

Head over to our website and see the public presentation that outlines the engagement and process and then submit your questions via the online form.

You can find everything here:

https://sd79.bc.ca/online-feedback-on-the-future-of-cowichan-secondary-school/

If you’re interested in a tech career but aren't sure where to start, our 12-week Foundations course is for you. This exploratory course will introduce you to six in-demand fields in technology:

✅ Basic Web Development
✅ GIS/GPS
✅ Communications and Digital Marketing
✅ Digital Transformation
✅ Network Setup and Support
✅ Basic Computer Skills

Dates: January 8 - March 29
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Online

Apply before December 22: https://bit.ly/46gGfcL

Our courses are for Indigenous Peoples 18+ living in BC.

😀 Fully Funded
💻 Equipment Provided
💵 Living Supports
❤️ 1:1 Support Staff

Calling all Quw'utsun youth looking for work protecting our marine territory!

Huy tseep q'u siiem nu siiye'yu!

See more kw'atl'kwa (ocean) updates in the November Cowichan Newsletter!
https://cowichantribes.com/application/files/3716/9835/8103/ISSUNovemberNewsletter_10.19.2023_FINAL.pdf

Don't forget to fall back this Sunday morning and set your clocks back one hour!

On Tuesday, September 19th from 11: 00 am - 4:00 pm, North Cowichan/Duncan Indigenous Policing Services and Superstore are hosting a food drive benefiting the Cowichan Valley Basket Society.

Please share!

Take the survey! The City of Duncan is exploring options to replace the Centennial Park play structure that burned down last May. Find the survey and more information at: https://bigconversations.duncan.ca/centennial-park-playground

B.C. acts to protect fish in Koksilah, Upper Cowichan rivers - Cowichan Watershed Board Media Release –  BC Gov News. Ministry of Forests. Thursday, August 24, 2023 As extreme drought conditions continue to affect river levels on Vancouver Island, new measures to protect fish have been implemented on the Koksilah and Cowichan rivers. Effective Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, a fish populat...

Today. Remember. Reflect. Love and hold.

Thursday, August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day

Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre is hosting a special gathering at the Si'em Lelum Fields from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Join us to honour the loved ones we have lost to the opioid crisis.

There will also be drummers and dancers, BBQ and Kona Ice, harm reduction information and Naloxone training.

❤ Each person is important | Tl’i’ to’ mukw’ mustimuhw