BUSINESSES RESOURCES CONNECT GET LISTED KDC COWICHAN CREATES WE ARE HERE FOR YOU Welcome to Cowichan Creates: An online directory connecting artisans, entrepreneurs, contractors, and businesses from the communities of the Cowichan Tribes to clients and buyers in the Cowichan Valley and beyond. This resource was created by the Khowutzun Development Corporation to highlight and celebrate the diverse talent within our communities, and increase exposure for Cowichan entrepreneurs, artists and service providers. Learn more about how to get listed and the benefits of participating in our directory. FREE BUSINESS LISTING Learn how to get listed and the benefits of participating in our directory. COMMUNITY SUPPORT We are happy to assist in getting listed or answering any questions you might have TRAINING RESOURCES List of valuable training resources and programs to support your team “SUCCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR COWICHAN TRIBES AND OUR MEMBERS” HEAD OFFICE 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4 PHONE: 250-746-8350 FAX: 250-746-8375 resumes@khowutzun.com ©2021 Copyright by Khowutzun Development Corporation. All rights reserved.

FORESTRY ENERGY CANNABIS DEVELOPMENT VALUES CONNECT COWICHAN CREATES OUR VALUES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEW VOICES SUSTAINABLE GROWTH NEW VOICES INVESTING IN THE WELLBEING AND SUCCESS OF OUR YOUTH EMPOWERING NEW VOICES We aim to empower our future generations with the knowledge and skills to uphold the legacy of the Cowichan Tribes. Through direct support, economic and training initiatives, meaningful employment opportunities, and by honouring our cultural heritage, KDC strives to nurture our communities by enhancing the wellbeing of our youth. LEARN, GROW We aim to empower our youth with practical skills and valuable training programs to prepare them for entry into the workforce, creating meaningful educational opportunities to help support families within our Indigenous communities. THE “PLAY” PROGRAM Allteck is proud to be an implementing partner for the “PLAY” program. The Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) program partners with more than 85 First Nations communities and urban Aboriginal organizations across Canada to deliver safe, fun and educational programming for Aboriginal children and youth. Allteck has partnered with the Thompson Rivers University to prepare students for a career in power line maintenance and operations by providing both classroom and hands-on training. With the assistance of the Allteck Power Bursary Fund, Allteck is proud to have enrolled candidates from Indigenous communities across BC. LUNCH AND LEARN The Lunch and Learn Program is launching 2021. This program will: Increase knowledge of the powerline industry Explore behind the scenes Give a step by step direction to a positive career path Discuss barriers and answer questions Leave an overall positive impression of the industry and opportunities “SUCCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR COWICHAN TRIBES AND OUR MEMBERS” HEAD OFFICE 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4 PHONE: 250-746-8350 FAX: 250-746-8375 resumes@khowutzun.com ©2021 Copyright by Khowutzun Development Corporation. All rights reserved.