Cowichan Intercultural Society Auction

Thanks to many amazing community partners and donors The Cowichan intercultural Society (CIS) is happy to present you with our newest fundraiser: An Online silent auction! This auction will provide you the opportunity to bid on fun, useful goods and services from local business and artisans, all while helping us achieve our vision of an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can participate to their full potential.

At the Cowichan Intercultural Society (CIS), we offer many different services to newcomers and their families such as: Language instruction for newcomers, Employment aid, Childcare, English tutoring, and Extensive settlement services to fit the needs of all newcomers. Your bids allow us to continue serving the community the way we have been since CIS came to be in 1982.

he Cowichan Intercultural Society (CIS) is a Canadian registered charitable organization that has been serving the Cowichan Valley Region since 1981.

We have over 18 active community service programs, 12 board members, over 20 staff members, and over 150 volunteers. We are proud to be the leading community resource for immigrant settlement services, as well as for education and awareness in developing welcoming and inclusive communities.

Our vision of an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can participate to their full potential is the motivation behind all the work we do. It is our mission to guide newcomers to Canada towards their successful integration in the Cowichan Valley region, and to support our community in embracing diversity and enhancing intercultural awareness.