Board of Directors

Sandra Jacques

Chair

Sandra Jacques Mi’gmaq has lived in Castlegar for 10 years, she has been a dedicated member of COINS, contributing her support and insights across various roles within the organization. With a deep passion for teaching beading, hide tanning, and other Indigenous crafts, she shares her knowledge and fosters a greater understanding and appreciation for these traditional techniques within the community.

Dione Burns

Director

Dione is a proud mother of two daughters and grandmother of two granddaughters. She brings a strong background in community service, mentorship, administration, and supporting individuals and families. Her professional experience includes working as a Band Mentorship Clerk and Medical Transportation Coordinator, with a focus on advocacy, communication, and connecting community members with needed supports.
Currently studying Social Work with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions Support Work, Dione serves as a Board Member and Elder Knowledge Keeper with COINS. She is also the Founder of Niiwin Pathways, where she focuses on mentorship, cultural teachings, traditional knowledge, and supporting youth and families. Dione is passionate about strengthening relationships and creating supportive pathways for Indigenous youth, families, and future generations.

Alicia Pace

Director

Alicia Pace lives on a cliff overlooking Kootenay Lake with her husband and furry family and has called the Kootenays home for much of her life. She works as an organizational development consultant, facilitator and leadership coach, helping people and organizations strengthen relationships, navigate change and work through complex issues together. She cares deeply about community and creating spaces where people feel heard and able to contribute.

Much of Alicia’s local work has been within health care through the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice, where she has been involved in EDI, cultural safety and Primary Care Network initiatives, including the Undoing and Unlearning Circle.

Alicia brings curiosity, a commitment to service and a willingness to keep learning. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve on the COINS Board, deepen relationships, and contribute her experience in support of COINS and the communities it serves.

Temeeka Guy

Director

Soon to be added

Jade Laminski

Director

Soon to be added

Lisa Delorme

Vice-Chair

Soon to be added

Brett Parker

Treasurer

Soon to be added