Stó:lō from Sts’ailes Nation and Tsimshian from Metlakatla Nation, Francine Douglas values and upholds the cultural teachings she has learned from her family. Francine has a diverse career in mental health, traditional medicine, business and cultural tourism. Francine works with Sacred Circle, supporting their vision for a healthcare system that honors Indigenous knowledge and ancestral traditional medicine. Francine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and anthropology from the University of British Columbia and a certificate from the Ch’nook Indigenous Business Program. As an advocate for the rights of Indigenous people, Francine’s considers her work with Sacred Circle one of the most powerful ways to support First Nations people in preserving their traditional knowledge, promoting cultural healing practices and reconnecting to their traditional territories.