"Mockery" and "Let Grandma Take Care of It" - How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse

Mishoo miinwaa Noki ~ You, Me and Wrinkles – The Elder Abuse Prevention Podcast

The stories:
Two stories focus on multi-generational abuse and relationships. In "Mockery" a youngster makes fun of a disabled elder. In "Let Grandma Take Care of It", when their child asks to be cared for, alcoholic parents sluff off their responsibilities onto grandmother, who lacks the financial resources and stamina for the job .

The discussion:
The crux of the discussion is about reconnecting to self and others: using culturally specific and mainstream approaches to reduce dependencies and contribute to individual and family well being. Questions arise about the relevance of the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the place of ceremony in today's world. What can the journey to wellness look like?
Elder David Root talks about his experience and what he has seen in his community. "It took me a lot to turn my life around."
The Speakers: Host Tanya Coulter speaks with David Root, the Building Healthy Communities Coordinator from Mino Bimaadiziwin Health Centre at Saugeen First Nation. They are joined by Mary Ann Sackabuckshkum, Thundercloud, Joan Chandler and Austin Elliott.
The Cast: Gloria May Eshkibok, Daniel Gonzales, Bernadette Eshkawkogan, Fawn Aiabens Jacko, Marjorie Trudeau, Daniel Peltier, Jeff Eshkawkogan, Brenda Wabie, Dorothy Kennedy, Kitty Bell, Danielle Roy McDonald, Paul Hartmann and Rose Peltier. Facilitated and directed by Joan Chandler.
Resources:
Indian Residential School Survivors 24-hour Crisis Line at 1-800-721-0066
Ontario Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501
Talk4Healing: 1-888-200-9997 -- a helpline for Indigenous women across Ontario. Talk, text or chat .

We welcome your support of this program through a charitable donation via Canada Helps. Sheatre is a registered charitable organization.
We appreciate the support of New Horizons for Seniors, The Ontario Trillium Foundation, J.P. Bickell Foundation, Community Foundation Grey Bruce, and The Ontario Arts Council.

For more about the cast, speakers, and community listening circles visit www.sheatre.com.