COWICHAN BUSINESSES
Artists and Artisans
I am a weaver of cedar Baskets, pine needle, and Coast Salish Style of weaving- Cedar Hat, baskets, headbands, grad caps, and dolls I am also an avid Beader, of many styles of beading: earrings, necklaces, beaded mini change purses. I am also a seamstress doing traditional shawls, baby boards, and vests; to name a few of my expertise.
As a Certified Therapeutic Touch- open for session.
I am also a qualified Lifeskills Facilitator: empowering sessions promoting wellness and self care!
Construction / Civil / Labourers / Trucking, Environment and Archeological
Project Coordinator
Construction / Civil / Labourers / Trucking
Established in 2008 Porlier Pass Contractors (PPC) has built a solid reputation in Civil Construction across Vancouver Island over the past 10+ years. In 2019 PPC was purchased by Ted and Dan Williams, joining current partner Fran Williams. In the acquisition of shares by Ted and Dan the company transitioned into a 100% First Nations owned Civil / Construction Contractor. Ted and Dan combined bring years of experience on board the new partnership with a strong reputation and experience in various industries including Structural, Civil, Utilities (Gas and Hydro) and Forestry. PPC’s new partnership also brings a high level of commitment to workplace Health and Safety to our worksites though ongoing and continuous improvement of our safety systems. We believe that all our workers must go home safe to their families each and every day in order for us to be successful.
We are a Quw’utsun’ First Nations owned and operated company based on Vancouver Island. Porlier Pass Contractors is committed to the training and employment of First Nations workers. We connect with First Nations communities to build partnerships that will enable capacity development. We bring a strong network of investors, along with civil and structural partners to BC First Nations communities.
Media and Technology
Harold has been an Archeological monitor for 35 years doing the majority of his work through Cowichan Tribes. His profession has brought him all over British Columbia’s western coast. He was born in the Cowichan Valley and is a citizen of the Cowichan Tribes; with a passion for filming cultural documentaries he hopes to educate the youth for years to come.
Watch Harold Joe’s latest documentary, Dust n’ Bones
Construction / Civil / Labourers / Trucking
If you are planning a building project or renovation, make sure your plan includes the waste disposal and hauling! At Matt T. Bins & Hauling, we provide our services in and around the Cowichan Valley and as far as Victoria. Our services include, 12-15-yard disposal bins for commercial, residential and job-site waste, bins with hydraulic lids that comply with regulations for removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials, and for your hauling needs, we deliver sand, gravel, soil, rock or anything else you may need for your project.
Excavating
Howie George is a Cowichan Valley native who has built HGXcavating from the ground up to help build his community. HGXcavating has been active since 2000 working on natural gas along with residential and commercial digging. Expansion is the next goal, making Cowichan bigger and better.
Howie George’s active tickets include BC Hydro, Class 1 drivers license, and first aid.
Construction / Civil / Labourers / Trucking
Westynn Services is a small team that has been brought together to support their families from working on trenches, lots and dykes to hauling and transporting with their Tandem Truck. They plan to stay small, stay healthy and find steady work.
Construction / Civil / Labourers / Trucking
RavenStone Construction offers a primarily First Nations Labour Force to the Construction Industry.
Artists and Artisans
Work is in private and public collections all over the world. He is a wonderful story teller and teacher. Herb has taught in public schools, exclusive private schools, and universities.
He has even given presentations at the Natural History Museum in New York City.
Construction / Civil / Labourers / Trucking
Fran has been a Trucker since she got her class 1 driver’s license back in 1991. Her first job was on the KCLM gas line, immediately after receiving her license. She plans on pursuing her passion of trucking for another 10 years.