



History of C.O.I.N.S
The Circle of Indigenous Nations Society is an Aboriginal non-profit society that provides cultural support and counseling services to people in the West Kootenay and Boundary region and was formed in March 2013.
Founding Members:
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Joanie Holmes, Elder
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Duncan Grady, Elder
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Gerry Rempel, Elder
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Faye Poirier, Elder
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Ganishka Silverfox, Elder
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Kris Salikin
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Terri Sehn
Our Programs:
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Aboriginal Family Services Development Program
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"Healing Our Spirits" Aboriginal Mental Health and Substance Use Program
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Aboriginal Early Years Program
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Aboriginal Family Connections Program
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Aboriginal Health Connections Program
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Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program
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Aboriginal Infant Development Program
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Aboriginal Early Intervention Program
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Traditional Parenting Program
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Aboriginal Community Wellness Program
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Aboriginal Community Outreach Program
Our Current/Past Projects:
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Drum Making and Awakening Ceremonies
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Elder's Program
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Aboriginal Women's Healing Conference
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Cultural Safety Training (Kairos Blanket Exercise and Medicine Wheel Teachings)
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Aboriginal Men's Healing Conference
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Indigenous Teen Mind Medicine
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Drum Circles