Elders – Ontario

Elder Councils and Gathering Places

AFN Elders Council

Source: Assembly of First Nations (AFN)

Dodem Kanonhsa'

Learning and sharing facility which fosters greater acceptance, understanding and harmony between members of First Nations and Non-Aboriginal People.

Maadookii Seniors Centre

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.

Waabi-Ma'Iingan Grey Wolf Traditional 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

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 / Aging-at-Home

Source: Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle

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

Long Term Care Program – Health and Wellness

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

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.

Source: Gignul Non Profit Housing Corporation

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.

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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.

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

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Traditional Knowledge

Approaching a Traditional Healer, Elder or Medicine Person

This page discusses the role and abilities of traditional healers, and provides advice on how to approach and interact with Healers, Elders and Medicine People.

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

This page explains the importance of Elders and traditional knowledge in Aboriginal culture and introduces four community Elders and their respective expertise.

Source: University of Waterloo

Four Directions Teachings

Four Directions Teachings is a resource website for learning about Indigenous knowledge and philosophy from five First Nations in Canada.

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

On the Path of the Elders

Stemming from a commitment to document Elder knowledge, this website offers a wealth of stories, essays and video interviews about the Mushkegowuk and Anishinaabe peoples of Northeastern and Northwestern Ontario.

Traditional Knowledge

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) - Métis Centre

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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