The Trent Centre for Aging & Society is hosting its first-ever gathering of Anishinaabe youth and elders to discuss aging through Anishinaabe knowledge and traditions.
The event, taking place tonight at the Peterborough Public Library, will bring together members from Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations to explore the cultural significance of aging intergenerationally.
The gathering will cover a range of topics, including the role of Anishinaabemowin (the Anishinaabe language) in aging, Indigenous approaches to well-being, and holistic practices that contribute to aging well. Julie Davis, vice president of External Relations and Development at Trent University, will also provide an update on the development of a Long-Term Care Home and Seniors Village at Trent.
The event aims to strengthen Anishinaabe and Indigenous knowledge, offering an opportunity for participants to listen, reflect, and discuss ways to better support Indigenous communities in their aging processes.
The event is open to the public and will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The full schedule includes a keynote panel on growing old intergenerationally, presentations on Anishinaabemowin and Indigenous approaches to aging, and a special talk by Dr. Sean Hillier of York University.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
