91¶¶Òõ Elders provide spiritual support, encouragement and guidance to Indigenous students, staff and faculty while promoting understanding and respect for Indigenous perspectives, culture and values throughout the 91¶¶Òõ community.
Elders act as surrogate Indigenous grandmothers or grandfathers. They possess a wealth of knowledge and life experiences about Indigenous culture that they are eager to share.
THE ROLES OF ELDERS AT 91¶¶Òõ
Elders are available two to five days per month to work with the 91¶¶Òõ community. Their roles include:
- Providing guidance, cultural and spiritual support to students, staff and faculty through one-on-one guidance sessions
- Sharing their knowledge and expertise in different areas through cultural teaching activities
- Acting as guest speakers in classrooms, 91¶¶Òõ Speaker Series, National Indigenous Peoples Day and other events
- Liaising with the Indigenous Advisory Council as needed.
Check out the Elder Guidelines and Protocols to learn about 91¶¶Òõ’s Elders and the Elders-In-Residence program and to build a relationship with our resident Elders in a good way.
Elder Guidelines and Protocols
Introduction to the Elders-In-Residence Program
This presentation will provide a basic introduction to the Elders-In-Residence Program at 91¶¶Òõ and Resident Elders will share the many ways this program supports students, staff, faculty and stakeholders of 91¶¶Òõ.
BOOKING A SESSION OR ATTENDING AN EVENT WITH AN ELDER
To set up a confidential one-on-one session in the Elders room, a classroom visit, or for any other type of appointment, email indigenization@jibc.ca.
Or visit the 91¶¶Òõ Events page to see an Elder at an upcoming event.
We respectfully acknowledge 91¶¶Òõ's New Westminster campus is located on the unceded Traditional Territories of the Qayqayt, Musqueam and Coast Salish Peoples.