What’s the First Nations history of Shawnigan Lake?
‘This lake has a story that is rooted in our oldest legends, our creation stories.’
Curious in Cowichan
What makes you curious, Cowichan? What questions do you have? With your help, The Discourse Cowichan will dig into your questions and reveal hidden history, truths and solutions about the place we live. Let’s get curious in Cowichan!
What’s the story of Duncan’s Round Building?
Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1971, but it wasn’t for the Round Building’s grand opening.
How can we support the wellbeing of youth?
A reader wanted to know about mental health disparities for youth in Cowichan. I talked to a few youth counsellors for their perspectives.
What happened to the Cowichan wool carding machine?
A reader asked what happened to a piece of Cowichan history. I consulted an expert knitter to find out.
How has the pandemic been for whales?
A reader wanted to know how whales have been doing through COVID-19. I asked some experts.
What were those people in regalia doing?
This question is a gateway to the world of Cowichan culture.
What’s going on with the municipal forest consultation?
North Cowichan is reviewing its forest management regime. Here’s what you need to know.
The ancient story of Swuq’us
How Mount Prevost got its name, the second in a series.
How did Mount Prevost get its name?
The mountain defines the Cowichan landscape, and it has carried more than one name.
Who was Chief Tzouhalem?
This is the story of the man and the legend that gave Mount Tzouhalem its name.
