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TheviewsfromStoney Hillareenjoyedby all!
The Cowichan LandTrust is aregisterednon-prot charitable
organization dedicatedto the conservation andprotection of
naturalareas and heritage in the Cowichan Valley.
The LandTrust was formedin 1995by concernedresidents who
wantedto help landowners ndalternatives to the destruction
of naturalareas andwildlife habitat.
The Cowichan LandTrust:
Works withother groups and
withgovernment
Educates people in localcommunities
Provides assistance andg uidance to landowners
Promotes acooperative approachto conservation
Protects criticalland
Holds conservation covenants
Administers lands in trust
Raises funds forconservation
Facilitates landacquisitions
The land is everything. We are the land.
People love the mountains of the Cowichan Valley. These
landmarks are apowerfulpresence on the landwith
spectacularvistas, challenginghikes and diverse ecologies.
In Hul'qumi'num creation narratives, the First Ancestors
descendedfrom the skyto landon the mountains,elds
andshores of the territory, including Swuq'us (Mt. Prevost),
Skw'aakw'nus (Mt.Sicker), Hwsalu'utsum(KoksilahRidge), and
Pulumutsun (Mt. Brenton). First AncestorSites are honouredby
Hul'qumi'numpeople as ancient, sacred places commemorating
theirorigins and rights on the land.
Oralnarratives also talk about the Transformer, Xeel's, who left
marks on the land - transformingmalicious persons, animals
andsupernatural beings into mountains, boulders andother
naturalfeatures. Today, TransformerPlaces are reveredby
Hul'qumi'numpeople as sacred, powerfulplaces marking
the spiritualcreation of the world.
Mt. Prevost (Swuq'us)
Mt. Prevost is one of the most signicant landmarks for
residents of the Valleybecause of its unique shape. It is also
famous forits:
amazingviews of the ValleyandGulf Islands andbest place
to watchthe sun set
recreationaltrails forhiking andbiking
launchsite forparagliders andhangliders
abundance of rare native plant communities including
patches of glacierlilies andavalanche lilies
45-hectare wilderness park at the summit
two ecologicalzones, the coastalDouglas-r (CDF) and
coastalwestern hemlock (CWH)
warmemorial that can be seen fromfar away
Communitymapping is agrowing internationalgrassroots
movement where mappingstarts with askingpeople what they
value about where theylive. A communitygreen mapbecomes a
mapof a communitys home, showingthe connections between
where we live, the foodwe growand eat, the things we do, and
the landwe live on. What becomes clearis that everythingis
vitallyinterconnected.
Underthe themes of Food,Land andPeople, we have
createda mapwhich is acollective expression of what is
important to people in the Cowichan Valley. We hope it willbe
an inspiration anda resource to helpcherishand protect our
landand ecology.
People contributedpracticalways to live responsibly
andrespectfullywiththe landandin the ecologyof
the Cowichan Valley:
Property owners:Learn more about the naturalvaluesof yourlandand ndout howto protect it, suchas with
covenants. Cultivate goodland stewardshippractices.
Developers:Considerproject designs that are creative and
exible enoughto protect andenhance ecologicalsystems.
Trees in neighbourhoods addto the value andl iveabilityof
the area.
Plannersanddecision-makers:Ensure that conservation is
given as higha priorityas otherplanning objectives. Support
plans andprograms that help protect sensitive ecosystems
anduse legaland planningtools suchas development
permit areas, tree protection by-laws, andconservation
covenants.
Advocacy groups:Ratepayers groups, service organizations,
naturalist clubs, landtrusts, and conservancies can act on
localcommunity issues. Groupmembers can promote active
stewardshipand can advocate localgovernments forthe
protection of localvalues.
Professionalssuchas educators,biologistsand consultants:
Useyourexpertisetohelpidentifyrelevantconservationissues
andprojectsand getpeopleoutdoors.
AcknowledgementsCartography:Mike Kelly, Alan Philip, Jason Young, Tyler Fraser,
ShariWillmott
GraphicDesign:AmberHiscock, JenniferMorgen, ShariWillmott
Compilation/writing/editing:CindyCarleton, AmberHiscock,
Clyde Jack, JenniferMorgen, Margaret Paridaen, Erin Ward
Art work: SandyBent, Robert Cerins, Alice MaryDuncan,
AndrewGoudy, Thomas Marek, Sophie Paridaen-vanVeen, Mario
Peruzzo, HerbRice
Photography: Ann Archibald, BCArchives, AmberHiscock,
Christan Hiscock, Jen Morgen, Julie Nygaard, Margaret
Paridaen, Jen Paton, John Scull, Debbie Smith, Mike Szaszik,
Jean Williams, ShariWillmott.
Imagesusedwith permission:Cowichan Tribes website,
HulquminumTreatyGroup website, andTribal Journeys
website.
Advisors:Charles Burnett andKen Josephson (Common
Ground), CindyCarleton, Cowichan Tribes, HulquminumTreaty
Group, RogerHart, Jodie Krakowski, John Scull, ShariWillmottAdvisory Committee: CindyCarleton, Linden Collette, Nicole
Haddad, Dave Hladik, Mike Kelly, TimKulchyski, Michelle
Nowzek, Alan Philip, AmyRienzo, John Scull, Jason Young
Supporters:ArthurCaldicott, John Ehrlich, TracyFleming, Ian
Moul, Helen Reid, Genevieve Singleton, Gina Talbot
Regional Resources
Young Naturalists ClubThe YoungNaturalists
Clubis forchildren
ages 5to 11and
theirfamilies.
ExplorerDays areheldeverymonth,
Septemberto Decemberand January
to June, usuallybeginning at 10am
andusually on the fourthSaturday of
the Month. The clubis sponsoredby
the Cowichan ValleyNaturalists Societyand
is afliatedwiththe YoungNaturalists Clubof
BritishColumbia.
For more information visit:youth.naturecowichan.net
Sh-hwuykwselu Streamkeepers(Koksilah School)Fornine years classes at KoksilahElementarySchool, in
partnershipwith FederalFisheries, have been activelyrestoring
the Sh-wuykwseluaStream, in
Duncan. The "BusyPlace
Stream"historically ran
between the Cowichan
andthe Koksilah
Rivers, andis an
important coho
salmon bearing
stream. The
kids work in
streamcare
andmonitoring,
salmon habitat enhancement andcommunity
awareness raising, whichis helping the
Cowichan ValleyRegionalDistrict develop
astewardship plan forthe Sh-hwuykwselu
StreamWatershed.
Cowichan's Youngest Land Stewards
The YouthStreamkeepers Club(Treffery CreekStreamkeepers)
The TrefferyCreek Streamkeepers areagroupof youngpeople aged10and
upand theirparents, who meet once
amonth to do streamkeepingwork on
TrefferyCreek nearCowichan Bay.
This work includes datacollection, sh
population monitoring, andrestoration
work. Theyare an offshoot of the Young
Naturalists Club.
Make a Difference Club(Bench School)The Make aDifference Clubis made up of students from
BenchSchool rangingfrom 7to 11years of age. The students
have recentlyworked on two projects: Save Somenos Marsh
andSay no to Plastic Bags. Theirgoalis to protect sensitive
ecosystems byspeaking withthe localgovernment andbringing
mediaattention to theirconcerns. You can viewtheir videos
on YouTube (Save Somenos Marsh2and Sayno to Plastic
Bags). The students won the Canadian NationalEco Kids
contest in 2008, the BCGreen Games contest andjust recently
won the RCBCEnvironmental Award.
CovenantsConservation covenants are avoluntary toolwhich allow
the current landownerto permanentlypreserve natural
andcultural features of the land, while stillr etaining
ownershipand use. Aconservation covenant is alegal
agreement made between acurrent landowner
andthe Land Trust, andit remains in effect
afterthe land
is soldor transferred,
bindingfuture owners of the
landto the terms of
the covenant.
StreamkeepersProgram
The LandTrust has been
supportingpeople who want
to become voluntarystewards of
theirlocal creeks. Streamkeepers courses train
locals howto monitorand protect theirstreams
andhelp to restore salmon habitat. The Cowichan LandTrust
encourages the formation of streamkeepergroups who worktogetherto protect theircherishedwaterways.
Where We LiveCowichan ValleyFacts & Figures
The Cowichan Valleyis calledthe WarmLandby the
Hulquminumpeople. The sun-soakedValleyi s also called
the Provence of B.C. byfoodenthusiasts. Cowichan Bayis
distinguishedas the rst Cittaslowtown in North America, aninternationalnetwork of towns puttingquality of life rst.
The bioregion boasts manyunique gems, for
example:
The Cowichan Riveris botha BCHeritage
Riverand aCanadian Heritage River
140kmof the Trans CanadaTrail runs
throughthe Cowichan Valley
Over40F irst Nations totempoles stand
proudlyin Duncan
The historic KinsolTrestle is one of the
biggest wooden train trestles in North
America
The landscape is richand variedwith lakes, rivers, mountains,
severalvalleys and endless shoreline. The Cowichan bioregion
is locatedin Canadas onlyMaritime Mediterranean
climatic zone, givingthe warmest year-roundtemperature
anywhere in Canada. Adiversityof plants andanimals thrive in
the areas mildclimate andlonggrowing season.
Ahundred years ago, the landwas coveredwitha richnatural
mosaic of forests andwoodlands, coastalbluffs, grasslands,
rock outcrops, oodplains, watercourses andwetlands.
Settlement overthe past centuryhas alteredmore than 90
percent of naturalhabitat, leavingonly fragments of these
ecosystems.
In the Cowichan ValleyGreen Mapping project, people
expressedpassion forthis unique andspecial place. Concerns
were raisedabout habitat loss andpoor landstewardship
practices. However, manyare committedto preserving the land
andecology of the Cowichan Valleyand want to learn ways to
become betterstewards.
Public TransportCowichan ValleyTransit www.busonline.ca/regions/cow
Cowichan ValleyCommuter
http://www.transitbc.com/regions/cvc/default.cfm
Vanpooling/Ridesharing 1-888-380-RIDE www.ride-share.com
BCFerries 1-888-BCFERRY www.bcferries.com
VIARail Canada www.viarail.ca/en
FoodCertiedOrganic Association of BC www.certiedorganic.bc.ca
TLCConservation PartnershipProgram www.conservancy.bc.ca
Canada- BritishColumbia EnvironmentalFarm Plan Program
http://www.bcac.bc.ca/EFP_pages
LandTrust ResourcesNature Conservancyof Canada www.natureconservancy.ca
The Nature Trust of BC www.naturetrust.bc.ca
The LandConservancyof BC www.conservancy.bc.ca
The LandTrust Alliance of BC www.landtrustalliance.bc.ca
The Northwest Preservation Society www.northwestwildlife.com
Restoration andWatershedResourcesGarryOak Ecosystems RecoveryTeam www.goert.ca
Living Rivers Trust Fund www.livingrivers.ca/gbvi
Pacic Streamkeepers Federation www.pskf.ca
Fisheries andOceans Canada (250)746-5137
SeaChange Marine Conservation www.seachangelife.net
YellowFlagI risThis invasive is native to Europe, the BritishIsles, North Africa
andthe Mediterranean. It can form dense thickets in ponds,
marshes andother wetlands that displace native plant species
andimpact amphibians, birds, and
otherwetland creatures. CONTROL:
This plant can give off atoxic resin, so
weargloves when handlingit. Remove
allplant par ts as fragments can grow
newplants. Small patches of plants can
be dugup anddisposedof by burning
orplacingin a thick garbage bagfor
landlling. Forlarger patches, clipseedheads off in Julyto
prevent furtherspread.
ScotchBroomOriginatingin Scotland, and brought to BCin the 1850s as a
garden ornamental, Scotchbroomis an aggressive colonizeras
it pollinates whole areas andovertakes
native plant species andhabitats.
CONTROL: Smallseedlings can be
pulledwhen the soilis moist. Larger
plants must be cut down, when plants
are in ower, andbefore goingto seed.
As broomdoes not growwelli n shade,
the cut stumps shouldbe coveredwith
plastic to prevent re-growth. Remove
allbroom trimmings as broomdebris willrelease toxins into the
soilthat prevent re-establishment of native plants.
Daphne LaurelNative to southwestern Europe, Daphne can formadense
canopythat blocks light to the ground, eliminatingnative
plants andleaving the groundbare.
It is thought to altersoilchemistry
andacidity, preventingthe re-
establishment of native plant
species. CONTROL: Seedlings and
youngplants shouldbe pulled
when the soilis moist. Wear
gloves andlongsleeves as
the plant is toxic. Remove
roots as much as possible to reduce re-sprouting.
Nature Cowichan
is a partnershipof
localconservation
organizations who are
workingtogether to
keepCowichan green, foreveryone.
www.naturecowichan.net
Somenos MarshWildlife SocietyStewards of the Somenos
MarshConservation
Area, the richand diverse
wetlandthat is at the heart of the Cowichan Valley.
www.somenosmarsh.com
Cowichan Valley Naturalists'SocietyFosters understandingandenjoyment of nature,
protectingour naturalheritage, andpromoting
awareness of environmentalproblems and
solutions.
www.naturecowichan.net/CVNS
Quamichan StewardsAstewardship groupof local residents that works to ensure
the Quamichan Lake Watershedis valued as an important
ecologicalfeature within the Cowichan Valley.
www.quamichanlake.ca
Cut olderplants at soillevel, andcover the exposedstem with
soil. Do not use brushcutters or weedeaters as this releases
the plants toxins into the air. Top-cuttingthe owers and
developingfruit mayalso helpreduce seeding.
American BullfrogThe American bullfrogis native to Centraland Eastern North
America. It competes withand preys on native species. Fully
grown adults eat anythingtheycan swallow, includinginsects,
crawsh, frogs, sh, smallturtles, snakes, youngbirds, and
smallmammals. Adult bullfrogs andtadpoles preyon native
tadpoles causingthemto move to
unfavorable habitats. Bullfrogs can also
carrythe chytridfungus whichaffects
the skin of amphibians andis deadlyto
manyspecies. Formore information or
to report asighting, go to the BCFrog
WatchProgram:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/frogwatch
Eastern Grey SquirrelEastern greysquirrels are native to centralandeastern North
America. Greysquirrels can damage andkill trees bystripping
the bark. Squirrels eat birds eggs andnestlings and compete
withbirds for tree cavities. Theyhave been known to eat large
numbers of acorns andmaycompete
withother species that dependon
this food. In BC, greysquirrels can
reachhigher densities than native
redsquirrels andmay outnumberand
eventuallydisplace them. Theyalso
maybe carriers of avirus which may
infect NorthAmerican redsquirrels.
CONTROL: Byinstalling raptorperches
andmaintaining habitat, you can
support the native predators.
For moreinformation on invasiveplantsor to report onein your
area, seewebsitesbelow:
Report aWeed: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/PlantsCoastalInvasive Plants: www.coastalinvasiveplants.com
[email protected], 1-250-857-2472
Some Invasive Species of the RegionLocal StewardshipGroups
Nature Cowichan
Cowichan Green Community
The Cowichan Green Communityhas been instrumentalin the
formation of The Cowichan FoodSecurityPlan, The Cowichan
FoodCharter, The Cowichan FoodSecurityCoalition and
initiatives suchas community gardens, FruitSave and
Grow-a-Row. Theypromote energyefciency, healthyhousing
andenvironmental sustainability.
JudyStafford (250)748-8506, [email protected]
www.cowichangreencommunity.org
Cowichan RecyclistsAaron BichardorKatie Harris
www.cowichanrecyclists.com
Shawnigan Lake WatershedWatchAssociationMaryDesmond (250)743-2278
Cowichan Energy Alternatives
Miles Philips orBrian Roberts(250)597-1491www.cowichanenergy.org
Cowichan Carbon BustersPeterNix, [email protected]
www.cowichanclimateaction.net
Chemainus Biodiversity & River Walk The Chemainus BiodiversityEducation Project, supportedbythe
POLISProject on EcologicalGovernance (UVic)and communities
in the Chemainus region, fosters biodiversityawareness for
healthycommunities. The annualHalalt HonourOur RiverDay
promotes stewardshipof the Chemainus River.
www.polisproject.org/projects/biodiversityeducation
Cowichan Lake SalmonidEnhancement SocietyThe Cowichan Lake SalmonidEnhancement is community
basedand non-prot. Theywork with government, companies,
volunteergroups andconcernedcitizens to performChum and
Coho enhancement, frysalvage, smolt studies, adult salmon
enumeration, lake andriver monitoring, streamhabitat
maintenance, andclassroomeducation.
Frank Sutherland (250)749-0119, [email protected]
Private Land StewardshipPrivate landstewardshipis the
voluntaryconservation of natural
resources, wildlife andshhabitat by
landowners andconcerned citizens.
The Cowichan LandTrust can assist
landowners byproviding information
on stewardshipoptions
to maintain,restore, and
enhance orprotect
naturalfeatures on theirproperty.
Eelgrass RestorationThe Cowichan LandTrust has been helping to restore eelgrass
whichis an important nursery, foodsource andhabitat for
almost allmarine life. Withguidance from SeaChange Marine
Conservation Societyand Precision Identication,local
volunteers have helpedtransplant eelgrass shoots into areas
of the seaoorthat have lost theireelgrass meadows. Local
participation is keyto revivingeelgrass whichsupports the
critters we love suchas: seastars, crabs, sanddollars, salmon,
cut throat trout andgreat blue herons.
Cowichan Land Trust
Oursnuweyulh , orHulquminum laws,dictate that we have
an inalienable connection to 100per cent of ourtraditional
territory. Theylay the foundation forhowHulquminum people
must continue ourobligations in ourrelationship withthe
naturalworld, which is connectedto us throughthe First
Ancestors. We envision afuture in whichour landand sea
resources are abundant andhealthy andour communities are
vibrant andstrong.
We are allworkingtogether, activelymanagingall of ourland
andresources to ensure that future Hulquminumgenerations
willhave the opportunityto work andplay andprosper here in
ourancestral home. We must have the capacityand resources
to manage ourresources sustainably, incorporatingtraditional
teachings withthe best of modern management tools.
The First Peoples of the Cowichan Valley:Chemainus First
Nation, Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Lake Cowichan,
Lyackson First Nation, Malahat First Nation, Penelakut Tribe.
The grantingof over800,000 hectares in 1884fundamentally
changedthe geography, politics andeconomics of Vancouver
Island, not just forFirst Nations, but forallpeople in the
Cowichan Valley. As aresult of the E & Nlandgrant, virtually
the entire watershedand
surroundingareas are
privatelyowned withlittle public
access orpublic input into how
these lands are used,managedanddeveloped.
Brian Thom, Negotiator,
HulquminumTreaty Group.
Other Groups
Hill 60
Hill60is anotherwellrecognizedlandmark in
the Valley. It is known for:
native plants,including hairymanzanita,
andspecial dryplant ecosystems
elk andwildlife habitat
fantastic views
Localresidents expressedtheirconcern over
the destruction of habitat on Hill60 from
overuse, andother damage causedby All-
Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
Bald Mountain & Peninsula (Kanatze)
BaldMountain is arocky, partlyforested knollthat contains
anetwork of oldhiking trails. It is visible frommany partsof Cowichan Lake. New trails have been developedby the
landownerandCVRDforthis area.
HeatherMountain
The people of Cowichan value HeatherMountain
forits beautifulwild owers in the springand
recreationalhiking trails to the alpine.
Mt Sicker (Skw'aakw'unus)
In Cowichan Valleyhistory, there was ashort but intense period
of miningon Mt. Sickerfrom 1895to 1907. Duringthis time,
two mines producedcopper, andsome gold andsilver. There
were two townsites with70 homes, an operahouse and two
hotels on the west side of the mountain.
FirstNationsstoryofMt.Sicker
SickerMountain is an extremelyimportant place to localFirst
Nations. This areawas the mutuallyunderstoodl inguistic and
territorialboundary between the Chemainus dialect-speakers
andthe Cowichan dialect-speakers. Today, the names Big
Sickerand Little Sickerare combinedandreferred to as
S-kwaakwunus, whichmeans facingoverorlookingdown.
The Mt. Sickerarea was usedextensivelyby the Cowichan and
Chemainus people to hunt deer, elk, andblack bears.
Stoney Hill
This hidden gemis
tuckedaway southeast
of Maple Bay. It is a
favorite because of its:
breathtakingviews
of SansumNarrows
unique geological
features
recreationaltrails
Locals wouldlike to see: creation of an ecologicalmarine
park in the Narrows, astopto logging in the forest reserve,
development minimizedand park designation of the area.
Presentlythere is no public access to StoneyHill.
Mt. Richards
Mt Richards lies west of Crofton, providinga backdropto the
town. It offers:
recreationalmountain biking, hiking andhorseback ridingon
oldloggingroads
scenic views to the west towards Mt. Prevost and Mt. Sicker
wildowers on the highest rock bluff
Mt Tzouhalem (Shquw'utsun)
Mt. Tzouhalemis a
distinctive landmark
overlookingCowichan
Bay, the Cowichan River
estuaryand Quamichan
Lake. It is known for:
the white cross that
can be spottedfrom
belowlooking East
on TzouhalemRoad
walking, hiking,
mountain biking,
andhorseback
ridingtrails
EcologicalReserve with
GarryOak woodlands andwildower meadows
amazingviewpoints fromthe rock bluffs
TheStoryofMt.Tzouhalem
Before Mt. Tzouhalemwas namedafter Chief Tzouhalem,
it was named Quwutsun (Cowichan)or PipaamMountain.
The storybehind the name startedthousands of years ago
before the Great Floodthat happenedin Cowichan. The First
Nations people sawalarge frognamed Pipaamon topof the
mountain baskingin the warm sun. The mountain was then
named Quwutsun whichmeans to warmyourback, andis
also known as Pipaamafter the name of the frog. Today, people
who have verygood eyescan still see an image of that frog
in the rock on the west peak of Mt. Tzouhalemwhere the cross
nowstands. (D. Rozen)
Cobble Hill Mountain
CobbleHillMountainhaslong beenrecognizedasa
popularoutdoorrecreationdestination,andnow450
hectaresofthemountainhavebeendesignatedasa
RegionalRecreationArea.On themountain,youcannd:
scenic views of the Gulf Islands andthe Saanich
peninsula
rare sensitive Herbaceous Terrestrialecosystems
withbeautiful wildowers in spring
expansive trailsystems forhiking, horseback riding
andmountain biking
Stanton Peak
Stanton Peak provides avarietyof activities forresidents and
visitors to Ladysmith. This areaincludes: recreationaltrails alongHolland Creek to Heart Lake and
StockingLake
viewpoints to Stuart Channel, LadysmithHarbourand islands
incredible scenery
Locals have voicedconcern that this areais threatenedwith
habitat loss due to logginganddevelopment.
Maple Mountain
Maple Mountain overlooks Maple Bay, Crofton and
SansumNarrows. Here you willenjoy:
over14 kmof recreationaltrails forwalking, hiking
andmountain bikingmaintained bythe Municipalityof
NorthCowichan
stunningviews towardSaltspring Island
unique forest withlarge stands of arbutus
Residents feelthis areashould be re-establishedas municipal
park forthe enjoyment of future generations.
Howto get involved! Become amemberof the Cowichan LandTrust
Put aconservation covenant on yourland
Join acommunity stewardshipgroup
Eco-giftingand landdonation
Make adonation
Be astreamkeeper
Volunteerwith the LandTrust
COWICHAN LAND TRUST
#6 55Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L1M2
Telephone: (250)746-0227 Fax: (250)746-9608
E-mail: [email protected]
Pinkfawn lilies show their truecolour in the
springsunlight.
Behold the Mountains
Checkout the followingwebsites for moreinformation on BCParks and Community Parks:
Municipality of NorthCowichanForest Reserve
This workingforest is managedformultiple uses including
timberharvesting, recreation, forest education, domestic water
supplies, andaesthetic values. At over5,000 hectares, it is one
of the largest forest reserves in NorthAmerica!
Specic areas in the reserve have been set aside as ecological
reserves andviewpoints. Examples of these are:
hMt. Prevost Cairn andWildower Reserve
h Mt. TzouhalemEcological WildowerReserve
h Maple Mountain Preservation Management Zone
Hiiyeyutultstutomukwstemiutunatumhw
Everything in nature is part of our family
we are all relatives.
Theexpansive view lookingwest fromMt.Tzouhalem
Mt. Sickertownsite in the early1900s.
TribalJourneys is acelebration of Coast Salishpeoples culture
andrelationship to the sea. In 2008, 1,000paddlers in 109
canoes from98F irst Nations paddledto Quwutsun to open
the NorthAmerican Indigenous Games. Usinginstruments
attachedto theircanoes, paddlers took 42,000water quality
measurements along900ki lometres of coastline. This
partnershipbetween the U.S. GeologicalSurvey andFirst
Peoples willhelp restore andpreserve the ecologyof the Salish
Sea.
www.usgs.gov.coastsalish
Anew eldguide of plants andanimals in the Cowichan region
is beingjointly developedby the HulquminumTreaty Group,
Parks Canadaand the Universityof Victoria. It features
names in English, Hulquminum, Frenchand Latin.
www.hulquminum.bc.ca
SponsorsOfcialSponsor/Funder:Canada- BritishColumbia Labour
Market Development Agreement
AdditionalFunder:Cowichan LandTrust
Community Partners: Cityof Duncan, Cityof Ladysmith,
Cowichan Green Community, Cowichan Tribes, Cowichan
ValleyNaturalists Society, Cowichan ValleyRegional District,
HulquminumTreaty Group, Mid-IslandSustainable
StewardshipInitiative, Municipalityof NorthCowichan, The Land
Conservancyof BC, Town of Lake Cowichan, VolunteerCowichan
This mapis part of the Green MapSystem.Greenmap.org
Icons Green MapSystem,Inc. 2003.All rights reserved.Green Mapis a
registeredtrademark andused withpermission.The CommunityGreen Mapof the Cowichan Valley Cowichan LandTrust
Oralhistories connect Hulquminumpeople to the landfrom
the beginningof time. Theytell about the importance of sharing
resources withextended familymembers fromotherCoast
Salishcommunities.
We needto be able to access allourtraditional use areas in
orderto educate ourchildren about ourtraditional ways.
Doreen Thomas
Theyall needto be protected. Allthe subsistence,cultural and
socialsites and the environmentalresources. If theyre not
protected, theyre most likelyto be destroyedorabused in one
formor another. MartinaJoe
Its hardto think of sellingsomethingour people usedfor
medicines. You know, the roots, come froma generation where
we didnt sellanything. Everythingwe got was given, sharing. If
it was me, Idjust give it. Sally Norris
The beachareas are really important to us as Indian people
because were sea-goingpeople andwe live bythe ocean.
Mylate husbandused to callthat (points to beach)his
refrigerator.Everything was fresh. You got what you wishedfor.
MarjorieLouie
Quamichan Village
Aluxutresource harvestingplaces
Xexesacredorculturaluse places
Syuth a place valuedby (Hulquminumpeople) because of
theirlong andcomplex relationshipwith that land. It expresses
theirunity withthe naturaland spiritualenvironment. It
embodies theirtraditional knowledge of spirits, places, land
uses andecology.
(www.hulquminum.bc.ca/pubs/HTG_LUP_FINAL.pdf)
LocalGovernmentCowichan ValleyRegional District (250)746-2500
www.cvrd.bc.ca
Municipalityof NorthCowichan (250)746-3100
www.northcowichan.bc.ca
Cityof Duncan (250)746-6126
www.duncan.ca
Town of Lake Cowichan (250)749-6681www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca
Town of Ladysmith (250)245-6400
www.ladysmith.ca
Cowichan Tribes (250)748-3196
www.cowichantribes.com
HulquminumTreaty Group (250)245-4660
www.hulquminum.bc.ca
www.ladysmith.ca/parks_rec.php
www.tctrail.ca
www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca/parks.shtml
www.northcowichan.bc.ca
www.cvrd.bc.ca
www.bcparks.ca