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:

• Joanie Holmes, Elder

• Duncan Grady, Elder

• Gerry Rempel, Elder

• Faye Poirier, Elder

• Ganishka Silverfox, Elder

• Kris Salikin

• Terri Sehn

 

 

Our Programs:

 

• Aboriginal Family Services Development Program

• "Healing Our Spirits" Aboriginal Mental Health and Substance Use Program

• Aboriginal Early Years Program

• Aboriginal Family Connections Program

• Aboriginal Health Connections Program

• Aboriginal Supported Child Development Program

• Aboriginal Infant Development Program

• Aboriginal Early Intervention Program

• Traditional Parenting Program

• Aboriginal Community Wellness Program

• Aboriginal Community Outreach Program

 

Our Current/Past Projects:

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• Drum Making and Awakening Ceremonies

• Elder's Program

• Aboriginal Women's Healing Conference

• Cultural Safety Training (Kairos Blanket Exercise and Medicine Wheel Teachings)

• Aboriginal Men's Healing Conference

• Indigenous Teen Mind Medicine

• Drum Circles