Elders – British Columbia
Elder Councils and Gathering Places
- B.C. Elders Communication Center Society
- The purpose of this Center is to provide a central communication office for Aboriginal Elders, their family and support workers in B.C.
- Elders Council
- The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology has initiated an Elders' Council that has representation from the Thompson and Okanagan people. The Elders are giving their wisdom and experience to the work of the Council to help us define the teachings of identity.
- Source: Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
- For Elders
- Programs and services available for elders at the Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS.
- Source: Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS
- Musqueam Elders Centre (BC)
- Source: Information Centre on Aboriginal Health
- Prince George Métis Elders Society
- Enables the Elders to deal with issues that impact their daily lives and to educate the Métis people and the community on "What it means to be Métis".
- Source: Prince George Council of Seniors
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Health and Social Services
- Aboriginal Elder Women's Support Program
- This program helps Aboriginal women aged 55 and over, to access and participate in health care services and other activities: offers liaison, referral, consultation, advocacy, education, and research.
- Source: Pacific Association of First Nations Women
- Activities, Culture and Crafts
- The culturally based treatment program assists the client in learning to use first Nations culture and spirituality as a major tool to maintain sobriety.
- Source: Round Lake Treatment Centre
- Ama House
- This is a first-stage transition house for women age 55 and older who are impacted by violence and/or abuse.
- Source: Atira Women's Resource Society
- Architecture for Elder Health in Remote British Columbia: A Nisga'a-Led Research (PDF)
- Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- Circle of Wellness Elder's Program
- Focuses on the emotional, spiritual, mental and physical health of Seniors and Elders aged 55 and over in Houston and surrounding area.
- Source: Houston Friendship Centre Society
- Elders' Transportation Assistance
- Supports Elders who want to share and celebrate Aboriginal culture and oral traditions.
- Source: BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
- Senior Housing
- Source: Vancouver Native Housing Society
- Sun Circle Elder Care Program
- Source: Vancouver Native Housing Society
- Youth and Elder Connection – "Bridging the Generations" Program
- An intergenerational initiative designed to enhance the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health and well being of urban aboriginal youth and elders.
- Source: Vancouver Native Housing Society
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Notable Elders
- Baker, Chief Simon
- This page features Chief Simon Baker, an important cultural figure in British Columbia, recipient in 2000 of National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the Heritage and Spirituality category.
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
- George, Chief Dan
- Biography of Chief Dan George, an actor who become an icon of gentleness and quiet humor in households across North America.
- Source: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)
- Lucas, Chief Simon
- Introduces Chief Simon Lucas, who devoted his life to the cause of fishery conservation and won a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in 2003 in the Environment category.
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
- Michel, Joe
- Features Joe Michel, one of the most outspoken advocates and leaders on Aboriginal education in Canada, and winner of a National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the Education category in 2007.
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
- Thomas, Mary
- Biograaphy of Mary Thomas
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
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Traditional Knowledge
- Halkomelem Ethnobiology
- Provides a wealth of information regarding the plants and animals of south western British Columbia, home of the Halkomelem people, as well as on the Halkomelem language and dialects.
- Hul’qumi’num' Lanquage Dictionary
- This page provides various language resources for the Halkomelem language, one of the twenty-three Salishan languages of south western Canada and the north western United States.
- Source: Snuneymuxw First Nation
- Our Elders – First Nations Studies
- Describes the important role of elders as they provide counselling, support, and guidance to all students in the program.
- Source: Malaspina University-College
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