consisting of a chief and 12 councilors, within the framework of the Indian Act. It is part of the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group which is currently at Stage 4 (Agreement in Principle) of the British Columbia Treaty Process. The band is responsible for providing social programmes for children and families, education, health, housing, and social development. Tribal-owned businesses Cowichan Tribes currently owns and operates Khowutzun Development Corporation (KDC) group of companies, which includes the following subsidiaries with a combined 2004 revenue of $60 million: Khowutzun Mustimuhw Contractors Limited Partnership (KMCLP) Khowutzun Forest Services Limited Partnership (KFCLP) Khowutzun Millwork & Joinery Limited Partnership (KMJLP) Quw'utsun Cultural and Conference Centre (QCCC) Cowichan Tribes are also known for a distinctive type of knitting, most especially Cowichan sweaters. See also Hul’qumi’num’ Quamichan Quw'utsun Somena References External links Cowichan Tribes Website First Nations Detail: Cowichan, Profile by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group Khowutzun Development Corporation Coast Salish governments Duncan, British Columbia Mid Vancouver Island