Mayor Al Siebring took to Facebook on Sunday to express his concern and outrage over racist rhetoric he says he has seen directed at nation members online. Health officials are assessing whether a vaccine intervention might help Cowichan Tribes members. Cowichan Tribes members condemn local racismCowichan Tribes member Leslie Sam said he's noticed subtle and blatant forms of racism worsen in the Cowichan Valley since the start of the pandemic. Thompson said these attitudes add to the burden of racism that all First Nations people have faced throughout history. "Our teachings — our Snuw'uy'ulh — teach us to help one another and work together for the good of all," wrote Chief William Seymour in a social media post directed to tribal members.

Source: CBC News January 11, 2021 18:38 UTC