Elders
Last updated on January 8, 2024Elders hold the wisdom of past generations, and are essential to strong, healthy nations. Each year, New Relationship Trust supports many initiatives for Elders.
Health
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Ministry of Health have released the first edition of the BC Elders’ Guide. This unique health and lifestyle resource is based on the BC Seniors’ Guide and is specifically designed for Indigenous Elders.
Elders Gathering
The gathering supports the need for Elders throughout the province to connect socially and with the community that binds them together as a nation. It allows them to intermingle with like-minded, like-aged individuals and their families, and to reveal common grounds that strengthen those links.
The B.C. Association for Aboriginal Friendship Centres administers the transportation program to provide partial funding to enable seniors and Elders to attend the Annual Elders Gathering.
The 47th Annual Elders Gathering will be hosted by the BC Elders Communication Centre Society (BCECCS) at the Vancouver Convention Centre, August 15 - 16, 2023.
Provides information on provincial and federal programs and community and local resources, with sections on health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, benefits, safety and security, and other services.
Read the BC Elders' Guide.
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Contact information
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1-800-880-1022
IRRInfo@gov.bc.ca