Our Story
Sacred Circle Indigenous Wellness Society, with the understanding that the medical model treating mental illness is not working, embarked on a journey to support the development, research and access of cultural ways of healing that brings forward our inner wisdom.
Remembering the teachings of our ancestors, while ensuring protocol is being followed and carefully integrating Indigenous and modern practices, Sacred Circle is intent on supporting and promoting the development of and access to culturally-informed health services.
Remembering the teachings of our ancestors, while ensuring protocol is being followed and carefully integrating Indigenous and modern practices, Sacred Circle is intent on supporting and promoting the development of and access to culturally-informed health services.
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Otis JasperExecutive Director
Otis is Sto:lo from Soowahlie and Cheam Nations, married into and currently living in Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. The founder of Sacred Circle, the Director of Business Development and Partner Relations with All Nations, an Indigenous Cannabis Company, and a well-respected cultural leader with his family and community, Otis' vision is the preservation of our cultural healing practices for future generations.
Otis served ten years as an elected leader and Chief for his home community of Soowahlie, has earned his Master's of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and upholds a strong cultural and ceremonial life for his family and children. |
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Francine DouglasProject Co-ordinator
Stó:lō from Sts’ailes Nation and Tsimshian from Metlakatla Nation, Francine values the cultural teachings that she has learned from her Indigenous family. Francine works with Sacred Circle, supporting their vision for a healthcare system that honors Indigenous knowledge and ancestral traditional medicine.
Francine’s desire to support First Nation communities through colonialism and displacement from their traditional territory has brought her to a diverse career in mental health, business and cultural tourism. Francine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of British Columbia and was the valedictorian of the Ch’nook Indigenous Business Program from the Sauder School of Business. |
Board of Directors
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Rueben GeorgeSun Dance Chief Rueben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is an Indigenous community organizer, spiritual leader and founder of Sacred Circle. He is a Sun Dance Chief and the grandson of Chief Dan George, the Oscar nominated and universally respected First Nations spiritual leader.
Rueben started his career by founding and creating Dukes Youth Healing Centre 19 years ago. Rueben learned very quickly that the foundation for his success in his work would be his culture and spirituality. Currently Rueben is the Manager of Sacred Trust, an initiative of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation mandated to stop the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker project. |
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Justin GeorgeJustin George from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation has built a legacy in the cultural, political and business world. The son of late and former Chief of the Tsleil-Wautuh Nation, Leonard George, and grandchild of the late Chief Dan George, Justin is a highly regarded cultural and community leader.
Justin was an elected councillor for his Nation for 14 years, 4 years as Chief. He worked in economic development for over 18 years as negotiator and leading Nation-owned companies. He is a successful business owner and founder of Sacred Circle. His deep-rooted passion is to support families, Nations and Tribes and to build a legacy for the next generations, a legacy of pride and empowerment. |
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Darwin DouglasDarwin is a leader in both his family and community. His work is guided by the legacy of his late Grandfather Chief Albert Douglas, a genuine leader who had a vision of wellness and prosperity for the Stó:lō people. Like his family, Darwin is a longstanding protector of Indigenous cultural knowledge and resources within his traditional territory.
Darwin is well-versed in First Nation’s politics, business development, and community development, serving as councillor for his nation for eight years, and leading their economic development through many successful ventures. As CEO and co-founder of All Nations, an Indigenous cannabis company and founder of Sacred Circle, Darwin's vision is wellness and prosperity for all. |