As a municipality that operates on Indigenous land, we acknowledge our role and responsibility in reconciliation and the need to listen and connect with First Nations.
Join us in participating in some local celebrations happening on Friday, June 21 and Sunday, June 23:
- Cowichan Tribes | Si-em Lelum soccer fields, 5574 River Road, Duncan, from 11-3pm
- Stz’uminus First Nation | a day-long celebration at Transfer Beach, Ladysmith
- Salish Sea Solstice | Sunday, June 23 10-4pm at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus
The Municipality of North Cowichan sits on the traditional territories of the Quw’utsun First Nation, which includes the Cowichan Tribes, the Halalt First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, and the Stz'uminus First Nation. The Municipality also sits on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.