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On August 5th the Cultural Leaders of the S-amuna’, Kwa’mutsun and Lhumlhumuluts’ Big Houses met with Cowichan Tribes Chief and Council to talk about how to ensure the safety of people using these important cultural buildings. All of the leaders around the table talked about the importance of our cultural practices as well as how to adjust our behaviours to protect our members from COVID-19. Each of the Cultural Leaders committed to talking with their respective committees to determine how the Big Houses will be used for the remainder of this year 2020. I met with each of the Leaders individually on August 18th to follow up on their direction, and I also met with the Spiritual Leaders of the Shaker Church and St. Anne’s Church to see how they can be supported. A meeting will be scheduled for a day in September at which time the Cultural Leaders will inform Chief and Council as to their decisions, and we will then inform the community as to the direction they will set for the rest of 2020.

There has never been a time in our lives in which we must all act in unity to protect both life and culture. Our culture and ceremonial practices define who we are and where we come from, and our cultural practices also shape how we must look after each other in such uncertain times. Our commit- ment to look after one another will only strengthen our resolve to ensure the perpetuation of our culture for our children and grandchildren. We express our sincere gratitude to our Cultural Leaders and Chief and Council for having the foresight, ingenuity and bravery for having these important conversations and for making informed decisions to protect the members of this great good community.

By ensuring the health and safety of Cowichan Tribes members during the ongoing global pandemic we also protect the certainty of our cultural practices and ceremonies. COVID-19 continues to impact our province, our country and the world, and it becomes that much more critical to stay the course to prevent the spread of this virus in our community. We are all responsible to continue to adhere to the directives set out by the Provincial Health Officer in accordance with the Province’s Restart Plan— https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial- health-officer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 3 Message from Derek Thompson, A/ General Manager

The Cowichan Tribes Opioid Crisis Response Task Force continues to carry out the important work to develop immediate and long term recommendations in an effort to better support families affected by addiction. It is important to note that this work has been ongoing and will continue to advance as we make every effort to combat this crisis in our community. It is going to take a deliberate and compassion- ate effort on all of our part to come to terms with the opioid crisis, trauma and addiction in our homes and community. This work must not be done with the expectation that external resources are going to solve this problem - we need your help. It is going to take all of us coming together to figure out how we are going to help our youth and those addicted to alcohol and drugs.

September marks the start of another school year and like many parents across the province we are also anxious about sending our children back to school. Our education department has been working tirelessly to develop a safety plan for our returning students and will make every effort to keep parents informed about returning back to school. It’s important to stay informed and up-to-date on all relevant information for your children returning to school - https://sd79.bc.ca/.

I continue to work with Chief Seymour and the duly elected members of Council and the Operational Leadership Team in an effort to support members during the ongoing global pandemic. I thank you all for your continued patience and understanding as we adjust to essential service over the medium to long term.

Respectfully Yours, Cowichan Tribes will be closed on

Monday, September 7, 2020 for the Labor Day Holiday. We will resume regular business hours Derek Thompson on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with a A/General Manager continuation of Essential Services and working Cowichan Tribes from home.

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Quw’utsun Newsletter | 5 Opioid Crisis Response Task Force Activity Report

Cowichan Tribes is mourning the loss of six Members to the opioid overdose epidemic since October 2019. Several members have also been hospitalized and survived. The opioid crisis continues to get worse. In the month of June alone, 175 people in B.C. died from opioid overdoses. are being hit the hardest. First Nations people make up 3.3% of B.C.’s population, we suffered 16% of overdose deaths from January to May 2020.

Cowichan Tribes has been working to address the opioid crisis since 2016. But due to the recent increase in overdose deaths of our members, we have established the Cowichan Tribes Opioid Crisis Response Task Force. The role of the Task Force is to coordinate actions to prevent overdose deaths, reduce harms related to drug use, and engage with community and partners for short-term and long-term solutions to the overdose crisis.

The Task Force will gather wisdom and ideas from members through a virtual Community Forum on the Opioid Crisis, to guide development of recommendations. You can also email: [email protected]

For updates and resources visit the Cowichan Tribes Opioid Response webpage: https://www.cowichantribes.com/opioid-response Actions Taken In August, the Task Force:  Established Terms of Reference, Membership, and a Work Plan.  Began a communications campaign— including videos, infosheets, and Facebook posts— to share infor- mation about overdose prevention, harm reduction, and treatment resources.  Set up an Opioid Response webpage on the Cowichan Tribes website: https://www.cowichantribes.com/ opioid-response  Enhanced Naloxone training and distribution, youth outreach, and collaboration with service providers.

Task Force Membership includes:  Cynthia Jamieson (Manager)  Sharon Henry (Admin. Support)  Jared Williams  Jen Charlie (Coordinator)  Toni Williams  Richelle Williams  Derek Thompson (A/General Manager)  Ernie Elliott  Laureen Charlie

Cowichan Tribes is also continuing with efforts underway since 2016, including:  Collaborating with service providers to increase access to treatment and supports.  Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre’s Harm Reduction Team is sharing information and supplies for safer drug use.  Kwun’atsustul Counselling is supporting Members in healing intergenerational trauma, and providing advice about opioid addiction treatment options.  Youth Centre staff are working with the Harm Reduction Team to increase outreach to youth, sharing harm reduction information and supplies.  Advocating to the BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions for increased local treatment options.

The Task Force will be seeking community input August 31st at 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Facebook Live (Cowichan Tribes Facebook Page). To help guide development of recommendations through an upcoming virtual Community Forum on the Opioid Crisis. Input or requests for information on harm reduction or treatment supports can also be sent via email to: [email protected] For updates and resources visit the Cowichan Tribes Opioid Response webpage: https:// www.cowichantribes.com/opioid-response Quw’utsun Newsletter | 6

Opioid Crisis Response Task Force Important Information on Opioids & Drug Use Please share and discuss this important information with your family and friends

 Don’t use drugs alone. Use where there is someone else who can call for help if you overdose. When you use with a buddy, stagger using times so someone is awake to call for help. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is safer to use drugs in the company of someone who is in your bubble than to use alone. Most overdose deaths happen when people use drugs at home, alone.

 Toxic & deadly drug supply. The current supply of illegal drugs is toxic, unpredictable, and deadly, including for smoking. The risk of overdose and death is very high.

 When someone overdoses, call 9-1-1 immediately, give breaths, and give Naloxone. When you call 9-1-1 to report an overdose, you won’t be charged for simple drug possession.

 Start with a low dose, go slow. Test a small amount of the drugs first, then go slowly.

 Use at the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) at 221 Trunk Rd. Entrance through side door off Ypres St. Open everyday, 1:00pm to 7:00pm. It’s a safe space with no judgement. Services are confi- dential, you don’t have to give your name or answer any questions. 250-597-7779. COVID-19 safety measures including physical distancing are in place at the OPS.

 Get your drugs tested at the OPS. Testing drugs takes 2 minutes. No questions asked.

 Safe supply is available. You can get a safe supply of opioids from the doctor at the OPS. Or call your healthcare provider, Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre (250-746-6184) or Healthlink BC (811).

 Carry Naloxone and have an overdose plan. Be prepared if an overdose happens. Carry Nalox- one at all times and know how to use it. Naloxone kits and nasal spray are free at London Drugs and other pharmacies with a Status Card and BC Services Card. Or call Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre.

 Use the Lifeguard App. If you use alone, the Lifeguard phone app can save your life by calling 911 if you overdose. It’s free at the App Store or Google Play. lifeguarddh.com

 Help and support are available. If you are struggling with addiction, sadness, or mental wellness problems, we can help with counseling, addiction treatment referrals, and other supports. Call us to- day.

Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre & Kwun’atsustul Counselling: 250-746-6184

Ni tsun hwule’lum’ut ch’ - I take notice of you (I care)

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Where to Get Naloxone and Training What is Naloxone? How does it save lives? Naloxone (Narcan®) can save the life of someone who has overdosed. It counteracts the effects of opioids and helps the person start breathing again. It is given through the nose as a spray, or injected into a muscle by syringe. Cowichan Tribes is urging all members to keep Naloxone in your household, especially if you have teenaged kids or live near places where people gather. In most overdose deaths, the family and friends of people who died did not know they were using drugs. And by having Naloxone, you can provide life-saving help if some- one overdoses nearby. And if you can, carry Naloxone with you at all times. Having Naloxone and knowing how to use it supports the Quw’utsun Snuw’uy’ulh (Teachings): “Help one another and work together for the good of all.”

Where to Get Naloxone Naloxone is free at London Drugs and other pharmacies with a Status Card and BC Services Card (Care Card). We recommend you get a Naloxone kit with a breathing mask and gloves, along with at least two doses of nasal spray in case someone needs more than one dose. Naloxone is also available at Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre: 250-746-6184

Where to Get Training We are also happy to offer Naloxone training to individuals or groups by appoint- ment. And we are happy to come to your neighbourhood to provide training. Call Edward Joe at the Health Centre to book a training or ask any questions you have about overdose prevention and harm reduction. Starting in September, Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre will offer drop-in Naloxone training one afternoon every week. For details on the day, time and location, call the Health Centre at 250-746-6184, follow our Facebook page, or visit the Opioid Response webpage: Edward Joe https://www.cowichantribes.com/opioid-response Community Health Representative Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre Online resources These websites provide excellent instructions, videos and resources on how to re- spond to an overdose and how to give Naloxone: Quick Learn: Naloxone Administration: https://towardtheheart.com/naloxone-course Take Home Naloxone Training: http://www.naloxonetraining.com/training

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 9 Opioid Crisis Response Task Force Where to Get Help Safe Supply & Overdose Prevention

Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre 250-746-6184 | website | 5768 Allenby Rd, Duncan, B.C. | Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm (closed 12-1pm) We provide culturally safe healthcare and we give referrals for addiction treatment and recovery. We also provide Naloxone and training.

If you have any questions — including how to access safe supply of opioids, how to start treatment and recovery, or overdose prevention — call the Health Centre and ask to speak with a nurse.

Our support is free, confidential, and culturally safe. Ni tsun hwule’lum’ut ch’ - I take notice of you (I care)

Duncan- Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) 221 Trunk Rd., Duncan (Entrance is through side door off of Ypres Street) Open seven days a week, 1:00pm to 7:00pm | 250-597-7777 | Website The OPS is a safe, welcoming space where there is no judgement. All services are free and confidential. You don’t have to give your name or answer any questions. People from all backgrounds have made thousands of visits to use drugs at the OPS, with zero overdose deaths. The OPS keeps people alive. COVID-19 Safety measures including physical distancing are in place at the OPS.

The doctor and harm reduction team at the OPS, including Lex, are easy-going, friendly, and kind. The OPS provides free services and resources including:

 Safe supply of opioids

 Safe consumption, including injection and smoking

 Testing drugs (takes 2 minutes)

 Needle exchange services

 Harm reduction supplies and education

 Addiction treatment referrals

 Onsite doctor also provides primary healthcare services and can answer any health questions you have

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 10 Opioid Response Where to Get Help Addiction Treatment & Recovery Phoenix Wellness Centre 604-260-7252 | Website | Email: [email protected] | 5873 York Rd., Duncan Specializes in opioid addiction treatment and recovery support. Also has a family physician.

Ravenswood Consulting 250-714-5571 | Website | Email: [email protected] Indigenous-run. Provides culturally safe addiction treatment, intervention, counselling, and therapy services.

Island Health - Duncan Mental Health and Substance Use 250-709-3040 | Website | 3088 Gibbins Rd., Duncan Provides a timely, single point of entry for all adult Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Cowichan Valley. Intake staff will connect individuals with the most appropriate service.

Warmland Shelter & Sobering Centre 250-715-1132 | Website | 2579 Lewis St., Duncan Offers supported, transitional, and emergency housing and shelter (for adults only), as well as for those cop- ing with addiction and mental health challenges.

Counseling & Mental Wellness Kwun’atsustul Counselling 250-746-6184 |Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm We provide counselling and addiction treatment referrals. Our services are free, confidential, and culturally safe. We have on-call counselors available if you are experiencing a crisis or just want to talk. Contact Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre at 250-746-6184 to talk with an on-call counsellor. For more info and resources, visit our Facebook page

Cowichan Tribes Youth Centre Offers drop-in support and outreach. Connections are currently made through social media and outreach with youth. Connect with our Facebook page

Canadian Mental Health Association Counselling and other supports for youth and adults: 250- 746-5521

Help Lines (24 hours) Kuu-us Crisis Response: 1-800– 5888717 Child/Youth: 250-723-2040 Adult/Elder: 250-723-4050 Van. Island Helpline: 1-888-494-3888 | Children’s Helpline: 310-1234 | Suicide Helpline: 1-800-784-2433

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 11 Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre Have Symptoms? Or Mild Symptoms? Get Tested for COVID-19! Call: 1-844-901-8442 Island Health COVID-19 Call Centre

Symptoms:

 Cough or worse chronic cough

 Fever

 Chills

 Shortness of Breath

 Body aches and pains

 Headache

 Stuffy or Runny Nose

 Loss of smell

 Sore Throat & Painful swallowing

 Loss of appetite

 Abdominal (stomach) pain

 Nausea & Vomiting

 Diarrhea

 Feeling very tired (fatigued)

 Loss of smell or taste

 Pink eye

 Confusion or Dizziness

 Skin rashes or discoloration of fingers or toes

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 12 Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre What the Experts Say

About COVID-19 Risks source: IDSA Infectious Disease Society of America

The below activities are categorized assuming that face masks will be worn, physical distancing of 6 feet or more will be maintained, & people with underlying medical conditions are taking increased precautions.

Low Risk  Staying in a hotel or vacation rental good ventilation

 Going for a walk, run, bike ride with others  Going to a beach (few people)

 Playing non-contact sport (i.e., golf, tennis)  Going grocery shopping

 Backyard BBQ physical distance (less than 10  Getting take-out people

 Going to a doctor office (physical distance with

Medium Risk  Outdoor parties with friends & family volleyball)

 Dinner at someone else’s house with 6 ft distance,  Swimming in public pool with 6 ft distance less than 10 people  Taking children to playground

 Eating outdoors at a restaurant with 6 ft distance  Staying in a vacation rental in a busy/urban area

 Attending a service at a place of worship (risk is  Going to amusement parks lower with no singing)  Going to: Salon, Barbershops, Libraries, Museums,  Playing low contact sports (i.e. baseball, softball, Office, School or College/University High Risk

 Going on a cruise  Going to bars

 Going to a crowded beach/river  Going to large concert venues

 Going to the gym  Going to casinos

 Eating indoors at a restaurant  Eating a buffet

 Playing high or full contact sports (i.e. basketball,  Going to a movie theatre football)  Attend sports stadium event  Attending a service at a place of worship (large crowds, singing/chanting

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 13 Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre

Enjoy the Outdoors With Fewer Faces in Bigger Space

Tsatsukwtul’

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Stay Safe Protect Vulnerable Community Members

Tsatsukwtul' 50+ 6 ft. 6 ft.

Stay Home when Sick

20 sec.

Frequently

After Touching Mask-up in Public if Surfaces Physical Distance is difficult

Unwell? Get Tested! Q-p’aythinum “Cover your mouth” Cover Coughs/Sneezes Quw’utsun Newsletter | 15 Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre

Is still closed due to the Pandemic but we are busy working on updating information for the Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) and with Community Members who might have a new phone number or need to add personal information to their dental chart.

Children from newborn to 7 years (born after Sept 1, 2012) need to be signed up for the start of the new school year or if your children are already registered we still need to talk to a parent, legal caregiver for approval to see the child, and update your child’s health history. Do they have any allergies, heart condition or asthma? We also need to know what daycare or school your child will be registered at in September.

Please send a private message on Our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/tsewultunhealthcentre/ Text Message at (250)732-0688 or Phone at (250) 715-3305 Huy’ch qu’

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WE ARE MOVING

Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic will be moving September 1, 2020

New address: 291 Cowichan Way (inside Superstore)

During our time of transition Aug. 31—Sep. 11 we are offering

telehealth & phone call visits.

September 14, 2020 onwards we will be open as per usual from our new location (COVID-19 guidelines still in place)

Please continue to call or text to arrange a visit before coming to see us.

Phone: (250) 715-3322

Text: (250) 508-7119

Facebook: ‘Health-coach Teamlet’

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Quw’utsun Home Support: Elders Building

Food Hampers: Kitchen is providing to community members on our home Home Support Program support program. During COVID-19 Pandemic:

Foot Care:  We are only visiting Elders that are approved by the Can be provided by Dr. Feist, Podiatrist. Please connect COVID lead. with one of Elders nurses prior to booking appointment.  Nursing staff have previously contacted community members that we provide a service to.

Meals on Wheels:  Only those with little or no support of family, we will

Meals are delivered to community members who are a only provide: part of our home support program.  Meal prep or med check  Please support family during this time by checking on family members until we are approved to return to Nursing: work. Nurses are following covid protocols set up by the COVID-

19 team. We are still working and supporting members COVID-19 Re-start: that we serve by: We are working on a restart plan. This plan is to ensure  Personal care workers calling and checking in the protection for both Elders and workers. There is a members that we serve. process for this. Elder’s manager Angie Gibson and staff  Nursing staff are staggering shifts in office, and also are working on creating a plan. This then has to be ap- working from home. proved by the COVID-19 team and restart champions.  We are supporting members by: Telephone calls, Once this process is completed and approved , we shall submitting special needs for foot care, medications return to work. not covered. Attending only emergency situations

Hospital Liason: Helen Dunlop Our staff are missing the person to person Helen is working remotely from home, until further notice. contact. We look forward to seeing everyone Her hours continue to be from 8:30 - 4:30pm.

on the return to work.

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Lulumexun Lands & Governance Conservation Corner: Slhewut’ • Pacific Herring • Clupea Pallasii

the Government and have made calls to impose a moratorium on the commercial fishing industry, which harvest herring most

PACIFICHERRING.ORG of the year. Other threats include docks, boat ramps and foreshore development. All of this The Pacific Herring is an important part of human activity has threatened other species our ecosystem; these small fish feed marine like red and green sea urchins and the sea food webs and directly provide benefit to our cucumber. In the fall of 2019 there was an Cowichan salmon. When it’s time for the her- event called HELIT TŦE SȽOṈ,ET (Let the ring to spawn (spring), they require shallow Herring Live), hosted on Tsawout Lands by waters with plenty of eel grass or kelp or oth- the WSÁNEĆ Leadership Council and non-for er such vegetation to deposit eggs on to. The profits; a forum allowing for people to come practice of placing cedar boughs in and together and speak to the importance and around such locations to collect ts’um’ush need for change in management of herring. (eggs) has been done for thousands of years Notes and video can be seen here: by Indigenous peoples. These spawn events https://drive.google.com/drive/ along the coast cause frenzies in the sur- folders/1Bl0dNlio6zOSiTlo6LjrSexPmuLApSd5 rounding waters – birds, fish, crab, seals, etc. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d9sig2u62d5gfg2/ AADTJMHGSBZcmvQ0jDxoqiIva?dl=0 all come round the table to share the bounty. Pacific Herring can be found on both the eastern and western sides of the Pacific Ocean; on this coast Slhewut’ can be found from Baja California to Alaska. This large range means many (across borders and oceans) are working to study, manage and RAINCOAST.ORG restore the Pacific Herring Stocks. In recent years we have seen the stocks in decline and even the disappearance of local resident Cowichan Tribes will be using a mobile app stocks in Southern and else- called Trailmark to record and report what where; the last herring spawn in Genoa Bay we see out on the Salish Sea; our new field was in the early 70s. In the past you could staff, Jeff Page and Lawrence George Jr, will find spawning grounds at Cherry Point and be out in our marine waters collecting data. throughout the gulf islands. Our closest To more about Slhewut’: spawning site now can be found at Dodds Narrows near Kulleet Bay. Communities along http://pacificherring.org/news/assessment-and- management-salish-sea-herring the coast have been raising the alarm bells to

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 19 Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum—Education

TRANSPORTATION

School’s opening Thursday, September, 10th, 2020 Cowichan Tribes buses will be running their regular routes.

Due to COVID -19 Pandemic we have a two options to complete a bus application: 1. Complete the on-line application available on the Cowichan Tribes website. Or you can call our office to have a form emailed to you. You can email it back to us. This is the preferred option. 2. If you cannot complete a form on–line you can call our office to arrange to pick up a paper copy. You will complete the form in your car or at home and return the form to our office.

BUS DRIVER PROTOCOL FOR TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS IN BUSES

STAFF SAFETY:  Social Distancing Measures - no students to be seated behind the Driver’s seat  Face Shield and Masks will be worn by the bus driver at all times  Hand Sanitizer will be mounted for the bus drivers and for students to use upon boarding the bus  Masks will be required for students grades 8-12 ONLY - drivers will offer a mask if they don’t have one  PPE for Drivers – for emergency response in the case that a student starts showing symptoms on the bus  N95 or regular mask and a Face Shield  Gloves  Sanitation Protocol (See Below)  Drivers will not report to work if they are ill or show symptoms

PARENT RESPONSIBILITY:  Parents/caregivers must assess their child for symptoms of COVID-19 every morning prior to bringing your child to the bus stop. If a child has ANY symptoms, they can not ride the bus or attend school.  Students 12 years and younger are to be accompanied to the bus stop by a parent or guardian.

NO STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT REGISTERED TO RIDE THE BUS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE BUS. PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR CHILD. PLEASE CONTACT SARAH OR DARIN AT 250-715-1022 TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS PROPERLY SIGNED UP TO RIDE THE BUS.

LOADING THE BUS:  Students should physically distance (2 m/6ft) at bus stops  Hand sanitizer is required and will be provided to students as they board the bus  Face masks are required for students grades 8-12 – masks are available from the Bus Driver if needed  Students will fill the bus from the back to the front / siblings will be asked to sit together on high capacity routes. If space is available, students will be assigned to their own seat  Students will be asked to sit by the window if Seated alone to stay distanced from the isle and those who may need to pass filled seats.

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BUS DRIVER PROTOCOL FOR TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS IN BUSES

UNLOADING THE BUS:  At SCHOOL - students will exit the bus starting from front to back  At HOME - students will exit the bus starting with the most forward student / students will be passing by each other  Seated students are asked to exit without contacting seated students

SANITATION PROTOCOL:  As per WSBC & BCCDC  Driver will use disposable gloves and will wash hands or use hand sanitizer after sanitizing bus  Disinfectant diluted spray and paper towel for seats and touch points will be provided  Trashcans on bus must be lined and emptied daily  1 Victory Sprayer is available at each dept. to be used on the bus after PM runs

TOUCHPOINTS:  Driver will disinfect touch points after AM routes and as needed after PM routes:  AM – between A & B run, after B run (will have more if you have a C run)  PM – between A & B run  Touch points are all seats used and all aisle edges/ handrails etc.

FULL DAILY SANITIZATION:  Driver will sweep and empty the trashcans daily  Driver will wash off any visible dirt from seats or floor  Driver will use Victory Sprayer from back to front of bus for full sanitation  Driver to use seat tape to create a “cleaning com- plete” note on steering wheel when completed WEEK- LY Full Cleaning will resume as past years

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 21 Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum—Education Bus 101 Trip 1 Queen of Angels / Quw’utsun Smuneem/ Yu Thuy’ Thut Bill Thorne Bus Compound 7:04 AM 6046 Canada Ave 7:07 823 Canada Ave 7:09 James St/Cow High School/ Transit Bus Stop 7:11 Stotlou Rd/Khowutzun Way 7:13 Stotlou Rd/Thiek Rd 7:14 Thiek Rd/Mulaqw Lane 7:15 TCH/ Miller Rd/Trestle Rd 7:18 2785 Miller Rd 7:19 Miller Rd/ Koksilah Rd 7:20 5515 Indian Rd (Top of the hill) 7:29 Indian Rd/Allenby Rd 7:30 Allenby Rd/Club Rd 7:31 Cairnsmore St/Bus Stop 7:37 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd/ Transit Bus Stop 7:40 Heritage Indian Cuisine Restaurant 7:41 4875 River Bottom Rd 7:54 Gibbins Rd/Vimy Rd 8:03 Gibbins Rd/ Clarks Engraving & Trophies 8:08 Arrive Khowhemun Elementary School 8:13 Leave Khowhemun Elementary School 8:15 Bus 101 Trip 2 Alexander Elementary School/ Middle School Bill Thorne Cairnsmore St/Transit Bus Stop 8:17 AM Cowichan Lake Rd/Transit Bus Stop 8:18 3258 Sherman Rd 8:19 Sherman Rd/ Lane Rd 8:20 6046 Canada Ave 8:22 823 Canada Ave 8:23 James St 8:24 James St/ Cow High/Transit Bus Stop 8:25

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Bus 101 Trip 3 Quw’utsun Smuneem Bill Thorne Allenby Rd/ Club Rd 8:44 AM 5540 Indian Rd 8:46 5515 Indian Rd 8:47 5196 Indian Rd 8:49 Arrive Quw’utsun Smuneem Elementary 8:53 Bus Compound 9:00

Bus 102 Trip 1 Queen of Angels/Quw’utsun Smuneem/Yu Thuy Thut Grant Williams Bus Compound 7:18 AM 4th/ Canada Ave 7:25 Allenby Rd/ Club Rd 7:28 Allenby Riverside Cabins 7:30 Boys Rd / Statlou Rd (Mailboxes) 7:34 2750 Boys Rd 7:35 2675 Boys Rd 7:37 End of Boys Rd 7:39 Mission Rd/ Smith Rd 7:41 Sahilton Rd/Wil’seem Rd 7:44 Allenby Rd/ Riverside Cabins 7:51 Allenby Rd/ Club Rd 7:59 Trunk Rd/ Marchmont Rd 8:02 Quamichan Rd (Mailboxes) 8:06 2456 Quamichan Rd 8:08 Quamichan Rd (Pole in middle of the Rd.) 8:09 Arrive Queen of Angels School 8:12 Leave Queen of Angels School 8:14

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Bus 102 Trip 2 Quw’utsun Smuneem/Yu Thuy Thut Grant Williams Tzouhalem Rd/ Quamichan Rd East 8:19 AM 1728 Tzouhalem Rd 8:20 1688 Tzouhalem Rd 8:21 Tzouhalem Rd/ Khenipsen Rd 8:22 1445 Tzouhalem Rd 8:23 Tzouhalem Rd/Jimmy Rd 8:24 Tzouhalem Rd / Samuel Rd 8:25 5162 Tzouhalem Rd 8:26 Trestle Rd/ Miller Rd 8:28 2814 Miller Rd 8:29 Miller Rd/Koksilah Rd (Stop Sign) 8:29 Allenby Rd (Cross Walk) 8:30 Arrive Cowichan Secondary School 8:42 Leave Cowichan Secondary School 8:43 Arrive Quamichan Middle School 8:51 Leave Quamichan Middle School 8:52 Bus Compound 8:56 Bus 108 Trip 1 Alexander/Yu Thuy Thut/Khowhemun Lisa Peter Bus Compound 7:09 AM Cowichan Bay Rd/ Jack Rd 7:21 East Quamichan/Tzouhalem Rd 7:33 2546 Quamichan Rd 7:36 Quamichan Rd (Top of the Hill) 7:39 Trunk Rd/ Marchmont Rd 7:45 Boys Rd/Stotlou Rd 7:49 Boys Rd/ Mission Rd 7:51 2659 Boys Rd 7:52 2601 Boys Rd 7:54 Boys Rd/ Tom Rd 7:55 Clare Lane /Modeste Rd 8:00 Sahilton Rd/ Wil’seem Rd 8:02 5213 Wil’seem Rd 8:03 Quw’utsun Newsletter | 24 Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum—Education

Bus 108 Trip 1 Alexander/ Yu Thuy Thut/Khowhemun (cont’d) Lisa Peter 2814 Miller Rd (Koksilah Rd on the left) 8:05 AM Allenby Rd (Cross Walk) 8:10 Arrive Khowhemun Elementary School 8:14 Leave Khowhemun Elementary School 8:15 Arrive Alexander Elementary School 8:23 Leave Alexander Elementary School 8:29 Bus 108 Trip 2 Cow High/ Quamichan Lisa Peter Boys Rd/ Stotlou Rd 8:34 AM Boys Rd/Mission Rd 8:35 2659 Boys Rd 8:36 Boys Rd/ Tom Rd 8:38 Arrive Quamichan Middle School 8:50 Leave Quamichan Middle School 8:51 Bus Compound 9:00 Bus 109 Trip 1 Alexander School Darrel Modeste Bus Compound 7:36 AM 5540 Indian Rd 7:41 5514 Indian Rd 7:42 Glenora Rd 7:45 Miller Rd 7:51 Miller Rd/ Trestle Rd 7:53 TCH/ Wilson Rd 7:55 5161 Tzouhalem Rd 8:01 1445 Tzouhalem Rd 8:03 1553 Tzouhalem Rd 8:05 1728 Tzouhalem Rd 8:06 Tzouhalem Rd/ East Quamichan Rd 8:08 1884 Tzouhalem Rd 8:09 Arrive Queen of Angels 8:15

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Bus 109 Trip 1 Alexander School (cont’d) Darrel Modeste Leave Queen of Angels 8:16 AM Bus 109 Trip 2 Queen of Angels/ Alexander Elementary Darrel Modeste Trunk Rd / Campbell St 8:17 AM Bundock Ave 8:20 Howard Ave/ Dingwall St 8:22 Arrive Alexander Elementary School 8:24 Leave Alexander Elementary School 8:25 Bus 109 Trip 3 Quw’utsun Smuneem Darrel Modeste Thiek Rd/ Mulaqw Lane 8:28 AM Stotlou Rd/ Khowutzun Way 8:31 2635 Boys Rd 8:33 Boys Rd/ Wil’seem Rd 8:35 Mission Rd/ Smith Rd 8:36 2677 Shailton Rd/ Wil’seem Rd 8:39 Sahilton Rd/ Wil’seem Rd 8:40 Tyup Rd 8:41 3065 Allenby Rd (Riverside Cabins) 8:45 Miller Rd 8:49 Arrive Quw’utsun Smuneem School 8:53 Leave Quw’utsun Smuneem School 8:55 Bus Compound 9:02

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Bus 101 Trip 1 Khowhemun Elementary School Bill Thorne Leave Bus Compound 2:06 PM 5854 Banks Rd 2:21 Gibbins Rd/ Round About 2:23 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd/ Transit Bus Stop 2:25 3258 Sherman Rd 2:28 6046 Canada Ave/ Meadow Glen Apartments 2:30 4th St/ 823 Canada Ave 2:30 Kidz Co. (Cross Walk) 2:31 James St (Church) 2:33 Allenby Rd/ Club Rd 2:36 Allenby Rd/ Koksilah Rd 2:37 Boys Rd/ Modeste Rd 2:51 Stotlou Rd/ Khowutzun Way 2:52 Thiek Rd/ Mulaqw Lane 2:54 Miller Rd/ Trestle Rd 3:00 Miller Rd 3:01 Miller Rd/ Koksilah Rd 3:05 Arrive Quw’utsun Smuneem Elementary 3:05 Leave Quw’utsun Smuneem Elementary 3:05 Bus 101 Trip 2 Quw’utsun Smuneem/Khowhemun Elementary Bill Thorne 5186 Indian Rd 3:06 PM 5120 Indian Rd 3:06 5515 Indian Rd 3:07 Allenby Rd/ Club Rd 3:09 Khowheumun School 3:10 4th St/ Jubilee St 3:13 James St/ Cow High/ Transit Stop 3:17

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Bus 101 Trip 3 Quw’utsun Smuneem/ Quamichan Bill Thorne Arrive Quamichan Middle School 3:26 PM Leave Quamichan Middle School 3:40 Sherman Rd (Across Church of Nazarene) 3:45 Sherman Rd/ Lane Rd 3:46 Sherman Rd 3:47 Cowichan Lake Rd/ Skinner Rd 3:49 Cowichan Lake Rd/ Gibbons Rd (Round-About) 3:50 Banks Rd/ C.V Hospice Society 3:52 4875 West River Bottom Rd 4:08 Khowhemun School 4:20 Bus Compound 4:22 Bus 102 Trip 1 Alexander Elementary/ Queen of Angels Grant Williams Leave Bus Compound 2:10 PM Arrive Alexander Elementary School 2:26 Leave Alexander Elementary School 2:27 4th St/ Canada Ave/ Transit Bus Stop 2:39 Cairnsmore St/ Nagle St/ Transit Bus Stop 2:41 871 Government St 2:43 681 Government St/ Palm Dale Apartments 2:44 5835 Banks Rd 2:47 Cowichan Lake Rd/ Caen Rd (Beside Speed Sign) 2:49 3251 Cowichan Lake Rd/ Shaughnessy Gardens Transit Stop 2:51 3258 Sherman Rd 2:52 Sherman Rd/ Lane Rd 2:53 Arrive Queen of Angels 3:05 Leave Queen of Angels 3:07

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Bus 102 Trip 2 Queen of Angels Grant Williams Trunk Rd/ Marchmont Rd (White Fence) 3:11 PM Boys Rd/ Stotlou Rd (Mailboxes) 3:18 2740 Boys Rd 3:19 2675 Boys Rd 3:21 End of Boys Rd 3:23 Mission Rd/ Smith Rd 3:27 Sahilton Rd/ Wil’seem Rd 3:31 Arrive Quamichan Middle School 3:34 Leave Quamichan Middle School 3:36 Bus 102 Trip 3 Queen of Angels Grant Williams 4th St/ Canada Ave 3:46 PM Tzouhalem Rd/ Quamichan Rd 3:52 Tzouhalem Rd/ Quamichan Rd East 3:54 Tzouhalem Rd/ Lemo Rd 3:56 1445 Tzouhalem Rd 3:57 5162 Tzouhalem Rd 4:01 Bus Compound 4:05 Bus 108 Trip 1 Alexander Elementary School Lisa Peter Bus Compound 2:27 PM Leave Alexander Elementary School 2:35 Bundock Ave 2:40 Boys Rd/ Stotlou Rd 2:44 Boys Rd/ Mission Rd 2:45 2659 Boys Rd 2:46 2535 Boys Rd 2:47 2609 Boys Rd 2:47 Tom Rd 2:48 2572 Modeste Rd 2:50 Clare Ln/ Modeste Rd 2:50 5243 Wil’seem Rd 2:51 5213 Wil’seem Rd 2:52 Quw’utsun Newsletter | 29 Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum—Education

Bus 108 Trip 1 Alexander Elementary School CONT’D Lisa Peter Koksilah Rd/ Miller Rd 2:59 PM Bus 108 Trip 2 Alexander Elementary/ Quw’utsun Smuneem Lisa Peter Arrive Quw’utsun Smuneem 3:03 PM Leave Quw’utsun Smuneem 3:10 Club Rd/ Allenby Rd 3:15 Allenby Rd (Riverside Cabins) 3:17 Mulaqw Lane 3:24 Stotlou Rd/ Khowutzun Way 3:26 Boys Rd/ Mission Rd 3:28 2635 Boys Rd 3:29 Boys Rd/ Wil’seem Rd 3:30 2665 Sahilton Rd 3:31 5135 Tyup Rd 3:34 Bundock Ave 3:38 Dingwall St/ Howard Ave 3:43 Bus 108 Trip 3 Quamichan/ Cowichan Secondary Lisa Peter Leave Quamichan Middle School 3:44 Bunndock Ave 3:45 Boys Rd/ Stotlou Rd 3:48 Boys Rd/ Mission Rd 3:49 2659 Boys Rd 3:50 Boys Rd/ Modeste Rd 3:51 Trestle Rd/ Miller Rd 3:53 Koksilah Rd/ Miller Rd 3:55 Miller Rd/ Koksilah Rd 3:58 Glenora Rd/ Indian Rd 4:09 5540 Indian Rd 4:11 Indian Rd (Intersection) 4:13 Allenby Rd/ Club Rd (Cross Walk) 4:15 Compound 4:30 Quw’utsun Newsletter | 30 Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum—Education Bus 109 Trip 1 Alexander Darrel Modeste Bus Compound 1:56 PM Arrive Khowhemun Elementary School 2:00 5200 Tzouhalem Rd 2:20 1443 Tzouhalem Rd 2:23 Tzouhalem Rd/ Khenipsen Rd 2:25 Arrive Alexander Elementary School 2:30 Bus 109 Trip 2 Queen of Angels Darrel Modeste Trunk Rd/ Campbell St 2:39 PM Tzouhalem Rd/ Quamichan Rd East 2:53 1728 Tzouhalem Rd 3:00 1688 Tzouhalem Rd 3:02 1445 Tzouhalem Rd 3:04 5160 Tzouhalem Rd 3:05 Arrive Queen of Angels 3:07 Leave Queen of Angels 3:09 Bus 109 Trip 3 Queen of Angels/ Alexander Elementary Darrel Modeste 2539 Quamichan Rd 3:10 PM Quamichan Rd (Top of the Hill) 3:13 Tzouhalem Rd/ Quamichan Rd East 3:14 1576 Tzouhalem Rd 3:15 1553 Tzouhalem Rd 3:16 5162 Tzouhalem Rd 3:18 Miller Rd/ Trestle Rd 3:25 2761 Miller Rd 3:26 Glenora Rd/ Miller Rd (Intersection) 3:26 Arrive Quw’utsun Smuneem School 3:30

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Bus 109 Trip 4 Quw’utsun Smuneem/ Queen of Angels/Yu Thuy Thut Darrel Modeste 5514 Indian Rd 3:39 PM River Rd—Yu Thuy Thut (Drop-off tutoring students) 3:42 Allenby Rd (Cross Walk) 3:44 3065 Allenby Rd (Riverside Cabins) 3:46 Miller Rd/ Trestle Rd 3:50 TCH/ Wilson Rd 3:55 Cowichan Bay Rd/ Jack Rd 4:04 5162 Tzouhalem Rd 4:08 2219 Jimmy Rd 4:10 1445 Tzouhalem Rd 4:15 1553 Tzouhalem Rd 4:15 Tzouhalem Rd/ Quamichan Rd East 4:17 2086 Tzouhalem Rd 4:20 Quamichan Rd (Top of Hill) 4:25 Trunk Rd/ Marchmont St 4:29 Bus Compound 4:36

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 32 Lalum’utul Smun’eem Child & Family Services Skw’ami’lhum “Watching Over, Caring for another person’s child”

August—Yu-qw’iiqw’I’lus Summer Weather is coming In case of any emergency

Payables for Expense (Babysitting, Respite/Relief, Ex- Caregivers call the Emergency “Centralized Screening” Duty Worker (MCFD): pense Forms, etc.) Please note with COVID-19, we are going ‘paperless’ as much 1.800.663.9122 as possible. Your Support Services Social Worker should have in the event of an emergency or crisis sent you “fillable” forms for you to complete electronically to concerning a child in care after regular return for payment processing. If not, please contact your office hours. For non-emergencies, please Support Services Social Worker/Team to forward any form(s) leave a voice mail message: 250.746.1002. you may need. Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem ~ 5766 Allenby As some caregivers may be aware Kim George has moved to Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 the Prevention Team for a year and I, Trish Thomas (previously Permanency Manager) will be in the role of Sup- Phone: 250.746.1002 ~ Fax: 250.746.7745 port Services Manager. Website: www.cowichantribes.com I have been with the agency for quite some years now, so I am familiar with most of our caregivers. If you would like to meet with me or chat please email: [email protected] to set up some time. We will be including a caregiver standard to each newsletter. You can find this information in your caregivers Standards for Foster Homes booklet. Caregiver Standard C2.

Maintaining Relationships-Caregivers are encouraged and supported to maintain relationships with their families and others of significance to them, for Indigenous children, rela- tionship with indigenous communities, in accordance with Patricia Thomas—Manager their care plan. Lori Guerin—Social Worker Victoria Mills—Social Worker

Huy ch q’u! (thank you)

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 33 Lalum’utul Smun’eem Child & Family Services

What do we mean by Cowichan Law? Cowichan Tribes’ Child and Family Wellness Legislation Project

One of the most important aspects of developing our own child and family wellness legislation is ensuring that it is based on our own Cowichan laws. But what do we mean by law? When we think about it in the context of the child and family wellness project, we are turning our minds to the teachings that help us solve problems around children and families; the teachings that help us determine how to make decisions together about children and families; and the teachings around maintaining individual and group safety. These teachings can help us draft laws that are based on the obligations and responsibilities that we have to our children, our families and our community.

The diagram below illustrates how we can use our stories and draw out laws from them. We encourage you to think about the teachings in your family, and how they could help inform our Cowichan child and family wellness law. If you’d like to be involved in these discussions, please contact Rosanne Daniels at [email protected]

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 34 Lalum’utul Smun’eem Child & Family Services

September 2020 LALUM’UTUL’ SMUN’EEM PREVENTION COMMUNITY SAFETY Programs

Cultural Program Facilitator: Fred Charlie

Time: 1:30-5:30 pm

Every Wednesday Sessions are virtual and project kits will be provided for participants and please register for the program.

 Virtual Sessions

Healthy Relationships  One to one

 Single or Couple

The Healthy Relationships program is delivered in 10 sessions learning and awareness of skill building for relationships. Focus on developing positive coping skills, dealing with emotions, dealing with anger, and pos- itive communication skills. Upon completion certificates will be provided.

Seeking Volunteers to help with the Block Watch Program:

 Area Coordinators & Captain / Co-Captain Block Watch The area coordinator covers up to 30 residences, and of this there is up to 3 captains and 3 co-captains for every 10 homes.

For further information and to register contact the Community Safety Coordinator: Angela Underwood Cell # 250-732-2723

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 35 Social Development

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 CHEQUE ISSUE DAY FOR OCTOBER 2020

TEMPORARY RECEPTION DESK: Please note: Social Development has a temporary Reception desk set up in the front lobby area so clients can access services through the window; for the time being.

REMINDER: Each Band Social Development Worker is scheduled in for two days per week. If you leave a message, your Band Social Development Worker will return your call when they are in the office. All phone calls are record- ed in a telephone log and this log is sent to Band Social Development Worker at the end of each day. Thank you for your patience.

Social Development clients are encouraged to connect with Band Social Development Workers by email: [email protected] [email protected] Natasha [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Cowichan Tribes Social Development continues to run on Essential Services and appreciates your cooperation during this time. Please continue to email your Band Social Development Worker or call (778) 422-2255 and leave a message. Monthly Renewal Declarations (also known as “Stubs”) continue to be received by email (preferred) and if you call in and ask for your Band Social Development Worker you can complete the stub over the phone.

SEPTEMBER 2020—COVID-19 Crisis Supplements of $300 issued to all adult Social Development clients

INTRODUCTION—Designated Band Representative Raquel Crocker has stepped away from Designated Band Representative role. We’d like to welcome Dora Swustus as the full-time Designated Band Representative for Cowichan Tribes. Dora has been familiarizing herself with the role and she started on June 15, 2020 for a one year term. Dora can be reached at (250) 732– 0052 or email: [email protected]

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 36 Sustainable Housing SUSTAINABLE HOUSING NEWSLETTER Let’s talk about APPLIANCESAPPLIANCES In 2019 alone over $51,000 was spent replacing and DID YOU KNOW? repairing appliances

Rentals: $31,631 Private/Elders: $4,844

Appliance Repair Costs (2019) Appliance Replacement Costs (2019) Total: $15,411 Total: $36,475 Many of these costs are unnecessary and can be avoided by taking proper care of your appliances.

to extend the lifetime Check out these TIPS AND TRICKS of your appliances FRESHEN RECHARGE UP YOUR YOUR RANGE

1. Clean your fridge by removing all food, shelves 1. Clean up cooking spills immediately. Remove and drawers. Soak shelves and drawers in spills from the igniter using an old toothbrush. soapy water while you wipe the interior from Clean any loose food off of stove top regularly the top down 2. You can run the self-cleaning feature on your 2. Clean off the condenser coils a few times each oven or manually give it a deep clean a few year using a bristle brush or vacuum times per year. Always remove the shelves before a self-cleaning cycle 3. Check the door seals to make sure no cold air is escaping and replace when necessary 3. Remove grease build up from glass oven doors frequently or it will harden and become difficult 4. Remove any frost build-up from inside walls to remove Quw’utsun Newsletter | 37 Sustainable Housing SUSTAINABLE HOUSING NEWSLETTER

WATCH THE DON’T FORGET WASHING ABOUT THE

MACHINE DRYER

1. Inspect your hoses. Make sure there are no 1. Your dryer is a fire hazard! Make sure to bulges or cracks and that fittings are tight remove lint from the lint filter after every cycle 2. Break clothes up into smaller loads, 2. Clean the exhaust vent annually by detaching overloading can damage your washer from the dryer and cleaning out excess lint 3. Clean the interior and dispensers to help keep 3. Just like your washer, don’t overload! Large things clean and fresh loads take longer to dry and use more energy

AT-HOME CLEANING SOLUTIONS IMPORTANT: Disinfectant cleaners like bleach can soak into your  Equal parts white vinegar + water = all-purpose cleaner foods. Do not use these products  Baking soda + water = paste for tough stains to clean your fridge or anywhere food might be stored.  Dish soap + warm water = a solution for grease build-up DISHWASHER MANAGE THE DETAILS MICROWAVE

1. Begin by removing racks and wiping up debris 1. Remove the turntable and soak in soapy water from interior 2. Fill a microwave safe bowl with equal parts 2. Remove the filter that is located inside the drain. vinegar and water. Microwave on high for two Empty the filter of debris and soak in soapy water minutes. The vinegar steam will eliminate 3. Put filter and shelves back in the unit and place a odors and loosen any hardened food cup of white vinegar in the otherwise empty 3. Wipe down with a cloth or sponge to remove dishwasher. Run the dishwasher with the vinegar any remaining debris cup inside for a full cycle on a high heat setting Quw’utsun Newsletter | 38 Sustainable Housing SUSTAINABLE HOUSING NEWSLETTER ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IN EFFECT For all Band Rental Units PLEASE REMEMBER All rental units are non smoking/non vaping and permit no alcohol and no drugs of ANY KIND. The safety of our community is important to us. Please help us keep our rentals clean and free of substance abuse.

To read the memo issued February 14, 2020 regarding the Zero Tolerance Policy please visit: www.cowichantribes.com/housing/rental-units Contact Us BY PHONE (250-715-3302) Call us Monday through Friday during regular business hours BY EMAIL Send us a message at [email protected]

How to Pay Rent Emergencies Report a Concern

Send an e-Transfer to Call 250-715-3302 after hours Help us keep our community [email protected] for emergencies only such as: safe. Visit us at ALL direct deposits must state flood, heat system failure, www.cowichantribes.com/housing the rental address and tenant power failure, broken window to report any concerns name(s) the payment is for. (if it poses a security risk) or regarding a rental unit or its tenants. Check out septic failure. www.cowichantribes.com/payingct If you call in an emergency our For all other concerns please for more information on how to on-call contractors must be email [email protected] pay rent. able to contact you by phone.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 39 Flood 2020 Team Update Uy’ skweyul Quw’utsun mustimuhw

Disaster Financial Assistance & Completing Flood-Related Home Repairs If you have applied and received provincial Disaster Financial Assistance, Cowichan Tribes is offering an option to assist home owners in managing their flood-related home repairs. If you wish assistance to complete this work, the 2020 Flood Team will arrange for a qualified licensed contractor to inspect and conduct repairs to meet BC Building Code standards and other applicable codes.

An Ounce of Prevention is one of the contractors working with the Flood 2020 team on home repairs related to the February flooding. Randy Walker, owner, and his team specialize in cleaning and restoration services as well as general contracting. They are already out in the community working on flood damaged properties.

If you received an information package from the Cowichan Tribes Flood 2020 team, please review it. If you are dealing with recent flood damage to your home, we would like to hear from you. Are you completing the repairs yourself or would you like our assistance to complete this work? The Flood 2020 team works with multiple partners and working together we may be able to find funding for necessary flood-related home repairs. Please contact us for further information and stay tuned for updates.

Do You Have Home/Property Insurance? This is an important conversation to have, especially if you are a CP holder/private homeowner. You are responsible for repairing your home or a new build after a major disaster such as a fire or flood. After a flood your family may be eligible for provincial Disaster Financial Assistance but this is not a substitute for private homeowner insur- ance. A good home insurance plan is an investment that can protect yourself, your family and the value of your home (or other structures attached to your home).

FYI: Most insurance claims are related to flood damage, sewage back up and burst hot water tanks (Have you checked the age of your hot water tank? They need replacing every 12-15 years).

Elders (60+ years) may want to look into the Cowichan Elders Home/Property Insurance Program. For more information, please contact Christopher (Chris) Pegg at Insurance Services at 250-246-5275. If you are enrolled in this Program, check that you have received your 2020 Certificate of Insurance and know what is covered in your policy!

If you rent, you (not your landlord) will most likely be responsible for replacing any personal belongings such as clothing, shoes, furniture and any household items damaged or lost due to fire, theft or a natural disaster like flooding. Look into Tenant Insurance or ask your landlord if they carry Renter Insurance that can provide some coverage for your belongings in case of an unforeseen situation.

Be Prepared for Next Year As our community continues to recover from the February 2020 floods, do not forget to start preparing yourself and your family in case another one comes along. Learn more at www.getprepared.gc.ca.

To Contact Us: Email: [email protected] Phone: 250-715-3333 (to leave a message). Cowichan Tribes remains on essential services, however, the Flood 2020 Team continues to work remotely from home and will follow up to help you as best we can.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 40 Operations & Maintenance Cowichan Tribes 2020 Curbside Pick-up 5760 Allenby Road • 236-800-5071

SEPTEMBER 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4 Schools/Offices Recycling Garbage Compost

7 8 9 10 11 Garbage Schools/Offices Recycling Garbage Compost

14 15 16 17 18 Garbage Schools/Offices Recycling Garbage Compost

21 22 23 24 25 Garbage Schools/Offices Recycling Garbage Compost

28 29 30 Garbage Schools/Offices Recycling

Garbage must be at the “CURBSIDE” (not behind cars or on the porch).

 3 bag limit per household - GREEN EXTRA STICKERS $3.00 each

 NO ORANGE INDUSTRIAL BAGS will be accepted.

 No clothes, blankets, leaves, blackberry bushes OR Fish bones/guts in garbage bags.

 Garbage must be outside before garbage truck arrives; they will not be called back. Quw’utsun Newsletter | 41 Operations & Maintenance

Blind Spots Our garbage truck has blind spots, and does a lot of backing up and turning around, and has a dangerous bucket that swings out of the truck. What we have noticed over the years is that kids move towards it when it comes around rather than away from it. Mention to your children when the garbage truck is coming through your neighborhood:  We do not have ice cream  Do not run behind the garbage truck, you never know when it may back up  Never run in front of the garbage truck  Make sure the driver can see you  Stay at least 8 feet away from the bucket, it has missed its latch a few times and has crashed down

Back up Schedule Our trucking schedule may change occasionally due to our container truck needing unscheduled repairs. This may mean recycle runs may be cancelled, and garbage pick up may be altered as we get two trucks working when our container truck is down. When two trucks are working we may go by some areas earlier than usual as the trucks split up the route; however garbage is required to be out by 8:00 am.

When our truck goes in for repairs we usually let as many people know as possible via email so if you ever hear that the garbage truck is in for repairs please use social media (texts, Facebook, CT website etc.) to let the rest of your family know on our reserve. This would be much appreciated. If you have any questions on recycling or any of the above you may reach us through department supervisor Alec Johnnie at 236-800-5071.

Urgent Health Concern One of the biggest safety concerns for our workers is loose diapers. Dirty diapers are a major contributor or cause for hepatitis. Despite this they seem to be one of the first items to be ripped out of garbage bags by animals, left on the ground by residents, and we have even found the occasional one in our recycle bins.

Our workers do wear gloves but this does not offer complete protection.

Please help us remedy this situation by making sure diapers are disposed of properly. Bagged and in animal proof garbage can. Make sure there are no diapers placed in your recycle bin, and clean up any diapers left in the open around junk piles.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 42 Membership & Tobacco Tax Greetings from the Membership & Tobacco Tax Department!

Status & Registration

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indigenous Services Canada offices continue to remain closed. Jen Charlie—IRA & They are not currently accepting status registration Membership Administrator applications from the Membership Dept. at this time. Once they have safety procedures in place then their Samantha Wilson—IRA & work will commence. Membership Assistant Hilda Paige—Community Engagement Coordinator, Membership Shtunni’s tu Hwulmuhw Due to the COVID-19 Office Closure, the Membership Committee meetings are delayed. Please stay updat- ed, as the Department is operating within the Cowichan Tribes Restart Plan, and changes may be upcoming.

Tobacco Tax For those who have not received Tobacco Tax 2019, there is only ONE more chance to apply for the 2019 distribution:  September 11th is the deadline to apply; to the 450  September 17th is the distribution date. Cowichans with September birthdays!! For further questions email: [email protected]

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 43 Membership & Tobacco Tax

Shtunni’s tu Hwulmuhw Survey Data Report

Question 1: How much Cowichan blood should an applicant have in order for the Chief and Council to accept their application? Respondents: 351

1/4 Cowichan

Lineage/Family Tree 1/8 Cowichan should be the measure

Blood quantum is a colonial 1/2 Cowichan concept Full Cowichan Any amount of Cowichan Current model is okay 1/4 for membership then Status-only

OUR LAW, OUR NAME. Hilda Paige For Quw’utsun’ Mustimuhw by Quw’utsun’ hilda.paige.37 Mustimuhw.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 44 Membership & Tobacco Tax

Shtunni’s tu Hwulmuhw Survey Data Report

Question 2: ShouldShtunni’s tu Hwulmuhw include banishment or have membership taken away if they commit crimes or harmful actions? Respondents: 350

Probationary period, rehabilitation measures, then welcome back No. Only healing and rehabilitation should be offered in those circumstances. Yes to both banishment and membership taken away Yes, if they are a known sexual Depends predator (does not have to be prosecuted)

Membership should be Banishment only taken away Banishment if criminally Yes for the following: man- slaughter/murder/rape/drugs/ No prosecuted child molestation/repeat

offenders/violence against woman

Unsure Maybe

OUR LAW, OUR NAME. Hilda Paige For Quw’utsun’ Mustimuhw by Quw’utsun’ hilda.paige.37 Mustimuhw.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 45 Membership & Tobacco Tax

Shtunni’s tu Hwulmuhw Survey Data Report

Question 3: Is the residency (where a person lives) important for an applicant in order to be a Cowichan member? Respondents: 356

Not sure Lineage and connection are important, not residency.

Housing too big of an issue in order to consider residency for membership

No Yes

OUR LAW, OUR NAME. Hilda Paige For Quw’utsun’ Mustimuhw by Quw’utsun’ hilda.paige.37 Mustimuhw.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 46 Talking To Kids About COVID-19 & Mask Safety

Sometimes adults and kids need Masks might feel uncomfortable Even when I wear a mask, it is still to wear masks to protect other at first, but I will get used to it! important to stay 6 feet away from people from getting sick. This other people. might be something new for me!

It is still OKAY to touch and hug I usually don’t need to wear a If I go to a store or to an my family. mask in my home or my yard. appointment, I need to wear a mask.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 47 Talking To Kids About COVID-19 & Mask Safety

If I go somewhere with my family A mask can protect other people if It is still important to wash my and there are other people I cough or sneeze. It will also hands or use hand sanitizer. around, I should wear a mask. protect me from others!

Doctors are working hard to find Wearing a mask is different, but it ways to make COVID-19 go away. keeps us all safe. Once it is gone, I won’t need to wear a mask anymore.

Quw’utsun Newsletter | 48