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 2023/24, Chances Cowichan contributed to Cowichan Tribes community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$12.41

million

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

$1.01

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with Cowichan Tribes for hosting Chances Cowichan in 2022/23.

Community Stories

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Community Gaming Grants

Last year, 25 human and social services organizations in Duncan received Community Gaming Grants, totalling $999,100. This funding supports the delivery of accessible and inclusive programs and services within the community. Organizations in Duncan that received a Community Gaming Grant last year include:

  • Providence Farm
  • Hiiye’yu Lelum (House of Friendship) Society
  • Literacy Now Cowichan Society
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Cowichan Tribes Building Expansion

Cowichan Tribes' share of gaming revenue for hosting Chances Duncan was used to pay for the expansion of its administration building, which was completed in 2017. The Tribes' registered membership has steadily grown since 1998. As a result, the volume of services provided to community members has increased. Expansion of the administration building was planned to help better meet the needs of the community.

Did you know?

In 2022, Chances Cowichan made donations to more than 60 charitable organizations, including community policing, Rotary clubs, school PACs, food banks, sports teams, agriculture groups, Special Olympics and seniors’ clubs.

Community Impact Report 2023/24

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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$29

billion

back into B.C. communities

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