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Hiiye'yu Lelum
House of Friendship

A place of connection, culture, healing and community. Supporting individuals, families, and community throughout the Cowichan Valley.

How Can We Help Today?

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I'm Looking for Support

Find programs, services, cultural supports, and resources for individuals, families, youth, Elders, and community.

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I'd like to Parnter

Learn how organizations, governments, and community partners can work alongside Hiiye'yu Lelum.

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I'd Like to Give Back

Support our work by volunteering, donating, becoming a sponsor, or joining community initiatives.

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, Hiiye'yu Lelum House of Friendship has walked alongside Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals, families, and community members in the Cowichan Valley. Through culturally grounded programs, relationships, and wrap-around supports, we foster belonging, wellness, and opportunities for all.

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Our Community Impact

30+

Programs and Services

Supporting individuals, families, youth, Elders and community

4,000+

Community Members

Accessing culturally grounded programs and supports each year

50+

Years Serving the Cowichan Valley

Walking alongside our community since 1975

30+

Community Parnterships

Collaborating to strengthen community, culture and belonging

Find the Right Support

Find the programs, services, and resources that meet you where you are.

Hiiyeyu House of Friendship 50th

Families and Early Years

Supporting children, parents, and caregivers through early years programming and family services.

Cedar Tree

Housing and Basic Needs

Helping individuals and families access housing, outreach, and community-based supports.

House of Frienship Paddling

Health and Wellness

Programs that support physical, mental, emotional, and cultural wellness.

50th Anniversary

Youth Services

Creating opportunities for youth to connect, grow, lead, and thrive.

Drumming

Justice, Healing and Community

Supporting healing, restorative approaches, and community well-being.

Youth Programs and Carving

Employment and Training

Employment readiness, life skills, certifications.

Walking Together

Our work is strengthened through relationships with First Nations, Indigenous organizations, governments, funders, community agencies, businesses, volunteers, and supporters.

BC Friendship Centers Association
National Friendship Centres
BC Province
Island Health
Cowichan Tribes
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Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for support, have a question, want to partner with us, or simply aren't sure where to start, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Information

Hiiye'yu Lelum Society
P.O. Box 1015
Duncan, B.C.
V9L 3Y2

Email: CThomas@hofduncan.org 
Tel:  (250) 748-2242

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Our Website is Being Refreshed

We're creating a more welcoming and accessible online space to better connect our community with programs, services, events, and opportunities. Some pages are still under construction as we continue to build. Thank you for your patience—we look forward to sharing our new website with you soon.

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