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Cowichan Tribes members share stories of COVID-19-related racism

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● January 14, 2021

Here are three Quw’utsun teachings to help get all of us through this crisis.

The story of Sheshuq’um, the monster at Octopus Point

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● January 5, 2021

Perhaps Sheshuq’um is just a misunderstood character, an untamable animal, a force of nature.

The story of Q’ise’q and Quamichan Creek

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● December 21, 2020

This is a story, a sxweim, a tall tale with magic and power beyond any mortal person.

What’s the First Nations history of Shawnigan Lake?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● October 6, 2020

‘This lake has a story that is rooted in our oldest legends, our creation stories.’

What were those people in regalia doing?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● August 25, 2020

This question is a gateway to the world of Cowichan culture.

The ancient story of Swuq’us

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● July 14, 2020

How Mount Prevost got its name.

How did Mount Prevost get its name?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● July 7, 2020

The mountain defines the Cowichan landscape, and it has carried more than one name.

Who was Chief Tzouhalem?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● June 21, 2020

This is the story of the man and the legend that gave Mount Tzouhalem its name.

This picture of the figures at Xwaaqw'um, on Salt Spring Island, reminds me of the changes that are taking place all over. The male and female figures make me think of parents waiting for their children to come home. Photo by Jared Qwustenuxun Williams/The Discourse

One year after missing and murdered report, where do we stand?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● June 2, 2020

I asked strong some of the strong hwulmuhw that I know to reflect on where Canada is at on reconciliation.

What happened at the great battle at Maple Bay?

By Jared Qwustenuxun Williams ● Cowichan Valley ● May 5, 2020

In the mid-19th century, a fierce battle brought together Coast Salish people against a common enemy.

Jared Qwustenuxun Williams

Cowichan Tribes members share stories of COVID-19-related racism

The story of Sheshuq’um, the monster at Octopus Point

The story of Q’ise’q and Quamichan Creek

What’s the First Nations history of Shawnigan Lake?

What were those people in regalia doing?

The ancient story of Swuq’us

How did Mount Prevost get its name?

Who was Chief Tzouhalem?

One year after missing and murdered report, where do we stand?

What happened at the great battle at Maple Bay?

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

10 ways to better support tenants with vulnerabilities due to income, age or disabilities

‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units