About The CSAA
The Cowichan Station Area Association was created to reclaim and restore the Cowichan Station Elementary School for the community.
Countless hours of volunteer effort and collaboration transformed it into “The HUB at Cowichan Station” — a vibrant volunteer-run community centre serving the needs of the local community as well as many arts, culture, health and education organizations across the valley.
The CSAA umbrella now includes the Koksilah Watershed Working Group and the St Andrew’s Church committee.
The CSAA exists to bring neighbours together to promote the livability and sustain the natural environment and historic and cultural values of the Cowichan Station area. We do this by:
Providing and maintaining the HUB – a place for the community to gather and pursue arts, culture and recreational activities;
Facilitating communication and information sharing;
Providing a forum for discussing issues, concerns, and ideas;
Developing a common vision and setting goals;
Sharing the interests of the Cowichan Station area for local planning processes and to elected officials, government staff and others;
Raising funds and leading specific projects to achieve our goals; and
Building community wellness.
Values that Guide Us
Faith – we have faith in our energy and grassroots capacity to make a difference.
Respect – we respect and gain understanding from one another.
Integrity – we value honesty, commitment and follow through.
Efficiency – we are focused and strive for simplicity and clarity in what we do.
Inclusiveness – The Hub strives to be a space that is anti-racist, queer- and trans-inclusive and accessible. We are inclusive and collaborative and support openness and transparency.
Non Partisan – we focus on the greater interest of the community and respect orderly democratic process.
Advocacy – we actively advocate for the common good of our community.
Sustainability – we understand and embrace a model of environmental, economic, social and cultural sustainability.
