Cowichan Independent Living

03/19/2026

Registration is openf or Autism and Taxes - Level 2. We are offering this popular presentation again due to high demand! Join us online on March 31st at 7 PM to learn all about how to maximize your autism related claims on your taxes. Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980036353033

03/17/2026

“We know from research that people with disabilities are perhaps more reluctant to speak up and ask for what they need, and that they face more safety challenges."

That’s why members of the BC SCI Network are partnering with WorkSafeBC to tackle employment-related safety challenges facing people with disabilities. Learn about your rights at work and read the full story at https://sci-bc.ca/know-your-rights/

03/17/2026

Update from Yuthuy’thut (YTT) and Quw’utsun Hu-Yi’xwule’ Skwoulew’t-hw (QHS)

🗓 Important dates coming up!
- Spring Break: March 16 – March 27, 2026 *Classes will resume on Monday, March 30, 2026.
- Early Dismissal: Thursday, Thursday, April 2, 2026 (1-hour early dismissal)
- Good Friday (Stat Holiday): Friday, April 3, 2026
- Easter Monday (Stat Holiday): Monday, April 6, 2026

Elder-in-Residence – Howie Thomas
We are honoured to welcome Howie Thomas to our schools. Huy ch q’u si’em for your continued guidance, wisdom, and cultural leadership.

Student Success Teacher – Naomi Salvisburg
'Eenthu Naomi Salvisburg. Tun' ni' tsun 'utl' Quw'utsun. Lhunu t-en Lea Morales. Kwthunu m-en Robert Morales. Kwthunu sta'lus Adam Salvisburg. Lhhwelu me'mun'u Oakley 'i, Cooper 'i, Nola.
Naomi supports students with graduation credit counting, academic planning, and emotional and motivational support. We are truly honoured to have you both si’em.

QHS
Learning on the Land – Adopt a Beach (Canoe Shed)
Students are monitoring marine life, collecting environmental data, and cleaning the beach while strengthening their connection to land and water.

Ultimate Frisbee Partnerships
QHS is partnering with neighbouring schools to host and participate in ultimate frisbee, building teamwork, leadership, and positive school relationships.

We are preparing for our largest adult graduation class to date!
Grad Walk Up: June 24, 2026
Fundraiser Support: $780.00 raised for graduation photos – huy tseep q’u to our community!

Huy tseep q’u for your continued support of our students and schools.

To learn more about our schools, contact (250) 746-7170 or email ytt.reception@cowichantribes.com.

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
Crews will be conducting water service work at 3191 Sherman Road.

📍Sherman Road near the Curling Club
📆 Tues. March 10 - Thurs. March 12 | 7am - 5pm
🚧 Single-lane, alternating traffic will be in place with traffic control personnel on site. Expect delays and use caution when travelling through the area.

03/12/2026

🚒 Public Notice – Fire Department Training Exercise 🚒

Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue will be conducting a Superior Tanker Shuttle Service (STSS) accreditation test on Saturday, March 14 from 10 AM to 12:00 PM.

During this time, access to Cherry Point Nature Park will be limited to emergency vehicles only between 8AM and Noon.

📍 What to expect:
• Fire apparatus staging at Balsam Drive and Garnett Road
• Water shuttling operations from Waldy Road along Cherry Point Road
• Increased emergency vehicle traffic in the area

Please use caution when travelling nearby and follow directions from our members during the exercise.

✅ This accreditation helps demonstrate our ability to provide reliable water supply in areas without fire hydrants, which can help homeowners qualify for improved fire protection grading and potential insurance discounts.

We appreciate your patience and support while we conduct this important training and evaluation.

📞 Questions?
Contact Deputy Chief Matt Rickett
Phone: 250-743-7111
Email: deputy@cbvfr.com

🚒

03/12/2026

Workshop next week! Register now to build your knowledge and skills on matching home modification solutions to the needs of older adults and their care partners- https://caot.ca/client/event/roster/eventRosterDetails.html?productId=11801&eventRosterId=10

You will learn:
✅ Aging in place, home modifications, and the occupational therapy role
✅ Home modification assessments and residential design guidelines
✅ Accessible exteriors, entrances and exits, and interior circulation
✅ Accessible bathrooms, bedrooms, storage areas, and kitchens

➡️ Ageless accessibility: Home modifications for comfort, safety, and independence in later life
📆 March 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026
🕐️ 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Eastern Time)
Presented by occupational therapist Margot McWhirter

03/06/2026

Thank you so much 100 Men Who Care Cowichan Valley for picking us! We are very grateful to all of you who participate in this amazing group.

Monday June 01, 2026. Live Edge Design will host our June 1st meeting. The address is 5195 Mearns Rd, Duncan. Start at 17:45 with a social. And at 19:00 the charities will be presented. Please put it in your agenda. Invite all your friends. And make sure you nominate a Charity. .................

03/03/2026

Our first Parenting Teens Workshop in Duncan is TOMORROW! There's still time to sign up.

Is your teen often tense, overwhelmed, or shut down—and you’re not sure how to help? Join us March 4, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. for a practical, brain‑based evening: Understanding Teen Anxiety: Brains, Screens and Coping Skills. Learn simple tools to support your youth at home.

Reserve your spot: https://www.cvyouth.ca/event-details/understanding-teen-anxiety-brains-screens-and-coping-skills-duncan-2

Or reach out to our office: 250-748-0232 or email: office@cvyouth.ca

03/03/2026

Share your story for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. March is CP Awareness Month and we have four ways for you to increase awareness.

03/03/2026

March is Fraud Prevention Month. Staying informed and vigilant is key in our fight against fraud. 👀

Our podcast with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is filled with helpful tips and info to keep you safe! 🎧

Share our podcast to help inform your friends and family.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sVKyN4b7iXbA7nvlUVh1i?si=FmRd85L6QCa-ms6APVtToA&nd=1&dlsi=a2449d83ab084e5f
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/fighting-fraud-with-knowledge-what-older-canadians/id1561804602?i=1000649882601
Transistor : https://share.transistor.fm/s/13a89cdf

If you or your loved ones have been targeted by scammers, report it here: https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca/

03/03/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a time to celebrate inclusion, belonging and the people who enrich our communities every day.

At The Resource Center and The Arc New York, we know this truth:

We Matter … in every community … every day.

Join us in our efforts to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York State. One way to show your support is by becoming a Member of The Resource Center. If you’re not already a Member, learn about the many benefits of Membership - including the opportunity to save money at more than 40 area businesses – by visiting https://resourcecenter.org/support/trc-membership/.

We Matter. And We’re Stronger Together.