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Alhgoh: A new Indigenous cultural safety learning opportunity
Alhgoh Together as One, Together as Community: Pathway to Indigenous Cultural Safety is a new, free, self-paced online course for people working in healthcare across BC. Developed by UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) and the First Nations Health Authority, the course is designed to support healthcare providers and teams in moving from learning and reflection into everyday practice.
Spotlight: COINS Aboriginal Health & Wellness Team
Get to know this amazing team – who they are, the services they offer, & how to connect. ~ Held by the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS), in partnership with Interior Health & the Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network, the Aboriginal Health & Wellness Team plays an integral role in supporting culturally safe care throughout the region.
Celebrating Indigenous Brilliance: Summer Reading & Beyond
Explore books, films, podcasts, music, travel ideas and more, curated by participants in the 2025-26 Unlearning & Undoing Club.
Regional Events Listing – National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st 2026
June 21, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada 🌿 Throughout the Kootenay Boundary region, communities are honouring the day through free local events that celebrate Indigenous culture, music, food, & storytelling.
March 21 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – Community Event in Nelson
In 1966, the United Nations proclaimed March 21st the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day where the international community comes together in an effort to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
Unlearning & Undoing Club – A New Community of Learning & Reflection Launches…
A new community of learning and reflection is forming in the Kootenay Boundary this November. Building on the long-standing Virtual Cultural Safety Talking Circles, the PCN Unlearning & Undoing Club invites health care providers and clinic teams into a deeper space of reflection and action.
Sept 30th 2025 Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – Regional Events & Learning Opportunities
September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada – A time to honour residential school Survivors and the children who never returned home, to learn about the history of the residential school system and its continued intergenerational impact on Indigenous peoples and communities.
Celebrating Indigenous Brilliance: A Summer Invitation to Explore & Reflect
Indigenous brilliance is all around us—in stories, songs, science, & vibrant expressions of culture like art, fashion, & music. As summer begins, we invite you to explore, reflect, & celebrate. We’ve gathered a Summer Inspiration List -featuring Indigenous artists, authors, & places to discover throughout the season.
Smudging in a Healthcare Setting ~ Teachings & Perspectives
This video offers teachings & perspectives on smudging in a supportive healthcare setting ~ Created in partnership by the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society, Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice, KB Primary Care Network, Interior Health & the Kootenay Boundary Aboriginal Services Collaborative.
STOODIS Indigenous Film & Media Festival – Sept 26–30, 2025
Mark your calendars for the 2025 STOODIS Indigenous Film and Media Festival, taking place September 26–30 in Nelson, BC! Now in its third year, STOODIS is a vibrant and growing celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community connection.
Regional Events Listing – National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21st 2025
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day🌿an opportunity to honour the cultures, traditions, & contributions of First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Peoples. Local events are happening across the region, offering space to share stories, food, music, & culture.
KB Access Clinic at Circle of Indigenous Nations
Through an ongoing partnership the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) & the KB Access Clinic are working together to offer primary care for patients without a family practitioner in a welcoming space at the COINS Sacred Roots Wellness Room in Castlegar.
