Cowichan Tribes, Quw'utsun Smun'een: Elementary School Addition

The purpose of the Quw'utsun Smun'een Elementary School Expansion Project is to construct major additions to the existing school facilities to accommodate growing enrolment and support expanded cultural and academic programming for Cowichan Tribes. The project is located at 3121 Glenora Road on a previously developed site that includes school buildings, paved access, open play fields to the north and west, and a storm detention pond and second‑growth forest to the east. Planned works include expanding the school building footprint to the north and east, developing eight new classrooms, an enlarged gymnasium, a full‑size kitchen, a teaching workshop space, a Hul'q'umi'num' language classroom, and essential storage and support areas. The project also includes improvements to outdoor spaces such as pathways, a small play area, and remediated greenspace.

Latest update

[1/21/2026] – The public comment period on the project is closed. Indigenous Services Canada is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - January 21, 2026

Contacts

BC Environment Team
Indigenous Services Canada
600-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Email: bcciarpubliccomments@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Cowichan 1 (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-01-21

  • Proponent

    Cowichan Tribes

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90173

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