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by CBT on Thursday Apr 29 2021
COINS and FAIR have come together to promote inclusion and remove barriers for Indigenous-led ceremonial practices.
In Trail, two organizations have come together to build a dedicated ceremonial space to promote inclusion and remove barriers for Indigenous-led ceremonial practices.
Located outside of Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre Society (FAIR) on Columbia Avenue, a 12-by-12-foot enclosed gazebo is bringing visibility to Indigenous culture in the community.
In October 2020, project partner Circle of Indigenous Nations Society (COINS) blessed the quiet unveiling, marking a memorable occasion for the community organizations and the families they serve.
“I wanted the space to be something permanent and reflect a welcoming spirit not a space that was hidden away,” explains FAIR Executive Director Janet MacNeil. “We hope that moving ceremonies outside of the FAIR building will bring awareness and inclusive