Who was chief tzouhalem?
Chief Tzouhalem was a Quamichan warrior who, in 1844, led a historically documented attack on Fort Victoria, among other legendary exploits. The Cowichan Valley’s Mount Tzouhalem was named for him after he lived his final years on the side of the mountain after being banished by his own people.
Where can I watch tzouhalem?
CHEK TV
Tzouhalem airs Sunday night at 8 p.m. on CHEK TV and will also be available for viewing on the CHEK+ app.
Why is there a cross on Mount tzouhalem?
Originally, a wooden cross was put up on Tzouhalem in 1976 by St. Ann’s Catholic Church (Able Joe) and St. Edward’s Catholic Church (Cliff Pascoe). The cross was put up as part of “ecumenical” celebrations – part of Easter/Good Friday.
When did Chief tzouhalem live?
An upcoming film — combining reenactments and interviews with Cowichan Tribes Elders and historians — tells the riveting story of Chief Tzouhalem, who lived amongst and led the Quw’utsun People during the mid-1800s.
Where is Mount tzouhalem?
Vancouver Island
Mount Tzouhalem is a mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, 4 kilometres east-northeast of Duncan in the municipality of North Cowichan. It is situated between Quamichan Lake, Maple Bay and Cowichan Bay. The mountain is part of the municipal forest lands.
Who put the cross on Mt tzouhalem?
Where is tzouhalem buried?
Mount Tzouhalem is a mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, 4 kilometres east-northeast of Duncan in the municipality of North Cowichan.
Who owns Mt tzouhalem?
North Cowichan donated the municipally owned land to BC Parks in 1980. In 1984, BC Parks created the 18-hectare Mount Tzuhalem Ecological Reserve to preserve outstanding Garry oak-wildflower stands.
Why is there a cross on Mount Tzouhalem?
What happened to the cross on Mt tzouhalem?
Tzouhalem in Cowichan Valley removed. 2:09 Vancouver Island cross vandalized in Cowichan, B.C. The large metal cross atop Mount Tzouhalem in the Cowichan Valley has been removed.
Is Mount tzouhalem closed?
Popular access point to Mount Tzouhalem permanently closed – Cowichan Valley Citizen.
Where is Mount Sicker?
southern Vancouver Island
Mount Sicker is in southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The twin summits of Big Sicker Mountain, at 716 metres (2,349 ft), and Little Sicker Mountain, at 660 metres (2,170 ft), are near Crofton, Chemainus and Duncan.