Staff

Meet our Team

Charleen Cote

I am an Indigenous mental health therapist at North Thunderbird Counselling and Consulting. I grew up on the Little Black Bear First Nation but am registered on the Keeseekoose Anishinabe Nation. I have an adult son, a husband, and two dogs, all of whom are integral supports to me. My lifelong goals are to contribute to the reversal of intergenerational trauma among Indigenous populations in Canada and to be a voice for the voiceless, with particular emphasis on advocacy for my Indigenous sisters.

Shannon Carson

Taanishi!

I am a proud Metis woman and passionate about supporting holistic healing in my community. My approach is rooted in connection, healing, and cultural understanding, supporting Indigenous clients through EMDR, CBT, talk therapy and hypnotherapy, all through an Indigenous lens. I hold a BA Honours from the University of Saskatchewan and a BSW from the University of Regina. My path includes travel across South America and seven years living abroad. In my free time, I enjoy the dog park with my partner and our two dogs.

Maarsii!

Heather McPherson

I am an Indigenous woman from Treaty 1, Peguis, Manitoba. Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB however, have been putting down roots in Saskatoon for the last 10 years. I attended First Nations University of Canada for my Bachelors of Indigenous Social Work. I bring knowledge from my work with child welfare agencies, residential teen programs and sexual exploitation rehabilitation. Including hospital advocacy and coordination services for First Nations and Metis Health. I am trained in and am a level 1 Reiki Practitioner (energy healing), as well trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilizes a strength based, trauma informed approach, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their feelings and emotions while working on their healing journey.

Rapid Access Counsellors

Janice Nippi

Aashmeen Kaur (Aash)

I am an Anishinabe Kwe registered with Kinistin Saulteaux Nation and reside in Saskatoon. I have obtained my bachelors of Indigenous social work degree with the First Nations University of Canada with plans of furthering my education to a master degree. I have grown up with strong ties to our traditional way of life and belief system. Empowering Indigenous families and youth is something I feel is important to maintaining connections to having them feel supported, cared, validated and valued.

Aash, originally from India, inspired by her own journey of adaptation and growth, she now dedicates herself to supporting
Indigenous youth. She pursued Mental Health and Addictions, and has been working with Indigenous people for the past year. Her passion lies in fostering a sense of identity and pride, empowering young people to embrace their heritage while developing the skills they need to navigate the challenges of today's world.