Duncan (Cowichan Tribes)

BCLC is proud to give back to the citizens of B.C. and help communities grow. Revenue generated by gambling goes back to the Province of B.C. and is distributed in a variety of ways, including to communities through Host Local Government payments and the Province of B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program.

In 2024/25, Chances Cowichan contributed to Cowichan Tribes community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$13.28

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with Cowichan Tribes generated by Chances Cowichan since 2007.

$871

thousand

in provincial gambling revenue shared with Cowichan Tribes for hosting Chances Cowichan in 2024/25.

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Cowichan Tribe Benefits

In the 2024/25 fiscal year, Cowichan Tribes invested Host Local Government revenue into key nation-building initiatives. These funds supported the development of functional governance structures through the creation and enactment of laws and bylaws that reflect the community’s values and priorities.

A landmark achievement in 2024/25 was the signing of a coordination agreement with the federal and provincial governments, enabling Cowichan Tribes to take jurisdiction over Child and Family Services. This was marked by the passing of the Snuw’uy’ulhtst tu Quw’utsun Mustimuhw u’tu Shhw’a’luqwa’a’ I’ Sumun’eem (Laws of the Cowichan People for Families and Children), which affirms Cowichan authority and  responsibility in the care of children and families.

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Duncan Dabber Bingo Society

Duncan Dabber Bingo Society is a non-profit organization that has contributed nearly $6 million back to the community. In 2024, more than 75 community groups received grants, including organizations such as Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Cowichan Folk Guild. Chances Cowichan also made donations to local service providers, including the Cowichan Basket Society (Food Bank), SPCA, Cowichan Valley Hospice, Volunteer Cowichan, Cowichan Valley Hospital Foundation, and Nourish Cowichan.

Community Impact Report 2024/25

As part of BCLC’s Commitment to Reconciliation, the cover artwork of this Community Impact Report was created by Charlene Johnny, a Coast Salish artist from the Quw’utsun Tribes of Duncan, B.C. residing on the unceded territory of her relatives the xwməθkwəy̓ əm, Skwxwú7mesh, and Səl̓ ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh Nations.

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$30

billion

back into B.C. communities

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