Elders – Ontario
Elder Councils and Gathering Places
- Dodem Kanonhsa'
- Learning and sharing facility which fosters greater acceptance, understanding and harmony between members of First Nations and Non-Aboriginal People.
- Maadookii Seniors
- The elders are the custodians of the culture, for it is by the language and the stories that a people's culture and history are known. In this site you will find information on the Maadookii Seniors Centre and Maadookii Seniors Buildings.
- Source: Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
- Ozhaawashko-giizhig: Blue Sky Teaching Lodge
- This site describes the activities and events organized by Ozhaawashko-giizhig, which goal is to bring First Nation communities together to share traditional teachings and knowledge of their culture.
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Health and Social Services
- Aboriginal Circle of Life Services Program
- Committed to maintaining a supportive, healthy and holistic environment, where there are choices and opportunities to participate in life to the fullest.
- Source: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT)
- Aboriginal Life Long Care Program
- Assists in the provision of long term care for Aboriginal Seniors/Elders and those with special needs in a way that is culturally appropriate and holistic, meeting physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs.
- Source: United Native Friendship Centre
- Life long Care Program
- This program provides long term care and assists Aboriginal frail and vulnerable elderly, chronically ill or disabled people of any age to reach their highest potential for well being.
- Source: N'Amerind (London) Friendship Centre
- Life Long Care Program
- This program aims to respond to the lifelong care needs of older Aboriginal people who may have limited mobility related to a persistent medical condition or physical disability.
- Source: Odawa Native Friendship Centre
- Life Long Care Program
- This program was developed to ensure the development and provision of culturally appropriate community support services and professional services, with particular attention to the needs of Aboriginal Elders, the "disabled", and the chronically ill with special needs.
- Source: United Native Friendship Centre
- Long Term Care
- Works with existing agencies in order to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of our Aboriginal seniors, Elders, disabled, chronically and terminally ill.
- Source: Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle
- Long Term Care – Health Program
- Provides services, information and support to frail, vulnerable and at risk elderly adults with physical disabilities and those individuals of all ages with care needs in their home.
- Source: Métis Nation of Ontario
- Long Term Care/Home and Community Care
- The Six Nations Home & Community Care Program is committed to providing culturally appropriate in-home service for individuals from newborns to seniors within the Grand River Territory.
- Source: Six Nations Health Services
- Madawan Lodge
- The original objective of the Madawan lodge is to respond to the Ottawa homelessness crisis as well as to provide affordable rental accommodation for Aboriginal seniors.
- Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, The
- The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA) is dedicated to raising awareness of elder abuse and neglect, through public education, professional training, advocacy and service coordination.
- Preventing Violence Against Seniors in the Aboriginal Community (PDF)
- This document discusses the issue of violence against Aboriginal seniors by providing information about the types of abuse and the steps that can be taken to prevent it.
- Source: Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organizations (OCSCO)
- Tsiiokwanonhso:te
- Source: Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
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Notable Elders
- Belcourt, Tony
- This page features Tony Belcourt, an active political figure of the Métis community who won the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the Public Service category in 2006.
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
- Bird, Louis – Biography
- Biography of Louis Bird, a gifted performer, having traveled throughout Canada as well as to the United States and the Netherlands, as an invited storyteller.
- Source: Omushkegowak Oral History Project – University of Winnipeg
- Elders and Distinguished First Nations Visitors
- The presence of Aboriginal Elders and distinguished members of the Aboriginal community on campus provides support and inspiration for Aboriginal students, staff and faculty.
- Source: Carleton University
- Morrisseau, Norval (Visual Artist)
- Norval Morrisseau is one of the most original and important artist, native or otherwise that Canada has produced. His work now hangs in all of the most prestigious museums in Canada and around the world.
- Source: M
- Phillips, Lain – Elders and Seniors in Native Cultures
- This text discusses the fact that all of Canada's First Nations have elders, but their understanding of the exact meaning of the term varies from one nation to another.
- Source: The Vanier Institute of the Family
- Powless, Ross
- Biography of Ross Powless, the legendary lacrosse player who was a member of both the Canadian and Ontario lacrosse halls of fame.
- Source: Aboriginal Multi-Media Society (AMMSA)
- Skye, Hubert
- Source: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
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Traditional Knowledge
- Approaching a Traditional Healer, Elder or Medicine Person
- Elder Guidance
- Elder Guidance is a program offered at Minwaashin Lodge, through which a respected Elder provides teachings on various topics.
- Source: Minwaashin Lodge
- Elders
- Source: University of Waterloo
- Four Directions Teachings
- Source: Nishnawbe Aski Nation Youth
- Honouring Knowledge, Facing the Future?
- Summarizes the 34th Annual Elders' and Traditional Peoples' Gathering, where workshops discussed the relationship between men and women, husband and wife, the physical and the spiritual, modernism and traditionalism, aboriginal and non-aboriginal.
- Source: Trent University
- Métis Elders
- This page discusses Aboriginal perspectives on holistic approaches to health and traditional healing practices and the importance of recognition for such practices.
- Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
- What is an Elder? What do Elders Do?: First Nation Elders As Teachers in Culture–Based Urban Organizations (PDF)
- This paper discusses the nature and role of First Nation Elders in Toronto urban community organizations.
- Source: The Canadian Journal of Native Studies
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