The Khowutzun Development Corporation is owned by the Cowichan Tribes, the largest band in BC, with a population of more than 3,800 community members. The traditional ancestral Cowichan territory is in and around the city of Duncan, B.C.

• Located in the Cowichan Valley in mid-Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
• Comprised of six traditional villages (Kw’amutsun, Qwum’yiqun’, Hwulqwselu, S’amuna’, L’uml’umuluts, Hinupsum) on nine Indian Reserves.
• Total reserve area is currently 2,389 hectares (5,903 acres).
• Core Traditional Territory is 376,308 hectares (929,844 acres).
• Approximately 3,800 registered members. About half live on the reserve.
• Governed by an elected Chief and 12 Councillors, within the framework of the Indian Act.
• Part of the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, and in Stage 4 (Agreement in Principle) of the Treaty Process (http://www.hulquminum.bc.ca/).
• Administers programs in Children and Families, Education, Health, Housing and Social Development.
• Owns and operates Khowutzun Development Corporation (KDC) and the Group of Companies, which includes:
• Khowutzun Forest Services Limited Partnership
• Khowutzun Millwork & Joinery Limited Partnership
• Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre
• Cherry Point Vineyards & Estate Winery
• Cowichan Tribes has annual revenues of over $30 million, and employs approximately 280 people in the Band Office
• KDC Group of Companies has annual revenues of over $16 million and employs approximately 300 people.