Research has shown how incorporating Elders into mental health programming in Canada can help indigenous people in reclaiming their cultural identity and reconnecting with their past. At a systems level, this approach helps to rebuild the trust that has been lost between indigenous users and their non-indigenous service providers from years of westernized care that does not resonate. Furthermore, this approach also contributes to efforts in reversing the cultural genocide that has, and continues to happen, in Canada by honouring multiple knowledge systems and care frameworks. Despite the documented success of Elder-led programs, actions towards implementing services of this kind on a national scale are minimal, making the availability of these services disproportionately low to the amount of individuals who would benefit from them. In this Frayme hosted webinar, we’re tapping into the expertise of the elder-led programs at KANDU, and Tap Elderly Women’s Wisdom for Youth (TEWWY). We will be discussing how their youth programs incorporate Elders in a Canadian context, and sharing unique international perspectives of an elder-lead initiative operating in Tanzania. We will also reflect on the impact their programs have on the youth they serve and inspire attendees to continue conversations on what implementing this approach can look like in new and already established organizations.
Participants in this webinar will:
-Hear an introduction to elder-led initiatives from both Canadian and international perspectives;
-Listen to how integrating Elders into youth programs and services has impacted well-being and community/generational connection;
-Learn about the impact and value Elders add when integrated into programming.
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