Cowichan Tribes
| People | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Duncan |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Land | |
| Main reserve | Cowichan 1, 9 |
| Other reserve(s) |
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| Land area | 24.26 km2 |
| Population (2024) | |
| On reserve | 2625 |
| On other land | 333 |
| Off reserve | 2470 |
| Total population | 5428 |
| Government | |
| Chief | Cindy Daniels |
| Tribal Council | |
| Hulʼqumiʼnum Treaty Group | |
| Website | |
| cowichantribes | |
Cowichan Tribes (Halkomelem: Quwʼutsun) is the band government of the Cowichan, a group of Coast Salish peoples who live in the Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island. With over 3,800 registered members, it is the single largest First Nations band in British Columbia.
When the band was created pursuant to the Indian Act, seven nearby peoples were amalgamated into one "band." The Quamichan/Kwʼamutsun are the largest cultural group, but the nation also includes Clemclemaluts (Lʼumlʼumuluts), Comiaken (Qwumʼyiqunʼ), Khenipsen (Hinupsum), Kilpahlas (Tlʼulpalus), Koksilah (Hwulqwselu), and Somena (Sʼamunaʼ).