HONOURING OUR ELDERS: a traditional gather ing to share knowledge Final Report 2013




1.0

Background

The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat in cooperation with the Atlantic Elder Care Working Group presented a two day regional gathering to share knowledge and discuss ways to improve the health and well-being of our First Nations. Best practices and lessons learned for working alongside Elders, plus current AAEDIRP research was shared. There were Elder lead workshops, panels and sharing circles. The event took place on June 20-21, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The theme of the gathering was Honouring Our Elders: A Traditional Gathering to Share Knowledge. The intent was to share knowledge and gain important insight from our Elders to support their health and well-being. The Gathering included workshops on issues such as mental health, chronic disease management, wills and estates etc.; plenary sessions; and small group discussions to facilitate garnering the views of our Elders. There was also a banquet and cultural showcase on the evening of June 20, 2013. Elders from almost all of our Atlantic First Nations communities attended this historic event.

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Objectives

The objectives of this event were: •

To share knowledge among Elders across Atlantic Canada

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To discuss health issues related to First Nations and Elders

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To develop action items that would improve the health and well-being of First Nations

•

To create a dialogue across the Atlantic provinces regarding Elder health Carey
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3.0

The Gathering

Thursday, June 20th - Day 1 Opening Ceremony EMCEE Allan Polchies Jr. welcomed everyone on behalf of Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APCFNC) and the Elder Care Working Group. Opening prayer and songs were offered by Elder Imelda Perley and Elder Katy McEwen. John G. Paul, Executive Director, APCFNC provided remarks and introduced the Keynote Speaker, the Honourable Graydon Nicholas, Lt. Governor of New Brunswick. The Gathering began with the Elder Address which would set the stage for the two day event. Elders Marilyn Sark, Molly Pierro and Andrew Nicholas provided the address. They spoke to their involvement with AAEDRIRP and the Elder Care Working Group. They also expressed the need for information, gaps there are and what their responsibility is, which is - what works and doesn’t work in Elder Care.

NFIHB Elders “Lens”: Robyn Boychuk, FNIHB The Elder Care Lens is an Elder care assessment tool developed to examine what can be done or changed at Elder Level. Currently there is no Elder Care Program but other can be used. Other key programs that are used by the Elders are now being assessed and reviewed. Two of which that have been reviewed are that of Medical transportation and Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative. Medical transportation: •

Quality of drivers

•

Timely access

•

Preapprovals

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•

Excluded services

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Local travel not being covered

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FNHIB developing an orientation package and code of conduct for drivers

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Creating a fact sheet for “models for medical transportation

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Provide enhanced cultural awareness training for non-insured health benefit staff.

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FNIHB to create and implement policy with ongoing chronic health issues requiring to complete pre-approval for non-medical escorts, meals and accommodations. Possible strategies for this is to fast track approvals in extenuating circumstances; can be more responsive to Elders seeking pre-approvals for urgent and last minute appointments.

Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative: •

Management and development is focused to provide funding to communities and supporting capacity building.

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Need adapted version of ECAT

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Current version most useful with programs FNIHB directly delivers.

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Adapted version for use with funding programs where FNIHB not directly delivering program.

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FNIHB provide training- ADI workers/ Home care staff to better support healthy aging.

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Targeted resources/ workshops intended to promote healthy aging to Elders.

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Ways to give feedback to FNIHB is to forward concerns to the Elder Care Working Group or to MMAHB

Comments and issues from the floor: •

Medical drivers- wait times, low pay/mileage

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Dental- Long approval times, not enough coverage for dental problems. Answer from FNIHB: dental no longer in the region, one centre for all across the country. Non-insured Health Benefits Committee to advocate for change.

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•

Too many policies on treatment and approval- e.g. being related to cosmetic issues; losing a tooth instead of replacing tooth (capping tooth instead of)> getting a bridge> causes more issues.

Plenary: Traditional and Spiritual Aspects to Health - Elders Imelda Perley, Tuma Young and Gilbert Sewell Elders Imelda Perley, Gilbert Sewell and Tuma Young each in turn spoke to how their traditions and spiritual practices influence their daily life. Each also spoke of the remedies they use in their own health and the health of others. All three of the Elders told stories that related to the use of plants and animals for medicine. This brought out comments from the participants on the need for more education in this area.

Simultaneous Workshops 1-6 There were six workshops held during the afternoon of Day 1. The participants could attend three out of the six sessions as each session was 45 minutes in length. Many of the workshops offered co-presenters.

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 Workshops topics and presenters were as follows: Workshop Title

Presenter

Presenter

Elder Abuse

Jamie Howie, Province of New

Mandy Barnaby, RCMP

Brunswick

Fredericton Detachment

Safe Medication Use

Jennifer Ross Makham, FNIHB

Home Safety

Georgianna Barlow, APCFNC

James MacKinnon, APCFNC

Mental Health

Veronica Moonstream WolfEagle,

Josephine Muxlow, FNIHB

Tobique First Nation Chronic Illness &

Wendall Nicholas, Tobique First

Clare MacEachern,

Disabilities

Nation

Waycobah Health Centre

Wills & Estates

Tuma Young, Cape Breton University, Eskasoni First Nation

Feast and Cultural Showcase The evening of Day 1 included a feast and cultural showcase for the Elders to relax and enjoy after a long day of workshops and sessions. The Crowne Plaza Fredericton prepared a feast using recipes and guidance from one of the Elders from St. Mary’s First Nation. Many of the participants were happy with the menu of corn soup, salmon, potatoes, fiddleheads, luski (made by the St. Mary’s Elder) and finally, strawberry shortcake.

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 Chris Wysote of Listuguj First Nation was gracious and provided EMCEE duties for the evening. There were two drum groups, one from Maliseet Territory and the other from the Mi’kmaq Nation. There were two shawl dancers and two grass dancers, all youth from the surrounding communities. It was a great evening with full attendance and the Elders gave the evening high scores in the evaluations.

Friday, June 21st Day 2: Recognition of Gwen Bear and Elders Past A sunrise ceremony was organized by Elder Imelda Perley and a number of participants attend this ceremony before the day began. A recognition ceremony was held in honour of the memory and life of Gwen Bear and Elders past given by Imelda Perley and Katy McEwan and attended by Gwen Bear’s family. AAEDIRP intro to Elders Gathering Circles John R Sylliboy facilitated a morning session for the APCFNC staff and working group of the AAEDIRP (Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program). Margaret Donahue, AAEDIRP Research Coordinator began with the overview of the program and the purpose of the research which is to improve community health and well being. The purpose of the Elder Gathering Circles is to find ways of how best the Elders can have input and contribute to the process. APCFNC would like to find ways to help the Elders and find what gaps in service there are for them. John R. Sylliboy facilitated the morning sessions for the circles and the plenary.

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 AAEDIRP Circles The participants were divided into four circles with each one being led by facilitator. They included Elder Imelda Perley, Wendall Nicholas, Sharon Taylor and Tuma Young. The MMAYC volunteers were on hand to take notes for each of the circles. The notes were then provided to the AAEDIRP team who have compiled a summary of the notes, comments etc. Small Group Discussions The final workshop of the gathering was small group sessions led by Chelsea Googoo, Elaina Bigras, Patricia Saulis and Wendall Nicholas with Alma MacDougall. Following the group discussions, a panel presentation for “Addressing Concerns and Moving Forward” took place. Each of the group session leaders reported back on the top five concerns of each group and any recommendations made during the sessions. The detailed summary of these sessions are included in Appendix “A” attached.

Elder Gift Exchange The Elders were given the opportunity to exchange and receive gifts. It was well received and everyone exchanged gifts. Closing Ceremony The closing ceremony was delivered by Imelda Perley and Katy McEwen. The Honor song was sung by a young girl in the

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4.0

Workshop Attendance

The Honouring Our Elders Gathering was extremely well attended. Elders from 34 of the 38 communities in Atlantic Canada were represented at the Gathering. The projected attendance was to have 150 participants and the final tally was 152 in total. Registration list attached in Appendix “B”.

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Evaluations

Evaluations were distributed at the beginning of day 2 of the conference. They were placed on tables and also distributed by staff. The emcee was able to do several announcements to remind participants to complete their forms before departing. This ensured that all participants received the form and we could track completed forms. The completed evaluations have been summarized for review. Overall, the conference received extremely high marks on the evaluations. Great comments were provided by the participants and suggestions for actions and follow up have also been documented.

There were 67 completed evaluations (44% return). The responses below have been summarized in ‘Appendix C’ and the completed forms will be provided for file information.

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6.0

Findings and Recommendations

Finding The Elders would prefer sessions to be longer and not simultaneous. Felt a little rushed. Recommendation Deliver workshops and sessions in one hour segments and not deliver simultaneous sessions. The event may have to be longer to accommodate Elders and the need for breaks and downtime and single sessions. Finding The MMAYC volunteers were invaluable in serving the Elders needs and creating a seamless event. Recommendation For future events, it would be ideal to have a few MMAYC volunteers as they are very good at carrying out their duties.

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7.0

Budget

Description

Supplier

Budget

Actual

Conference Venue

Crowne Plaza

3,000.00

3,183.78

Food/Beverage

Crowne Plaza

30,725.00

24,185.06

Technical Support

Crowne Plaza

3,500.00

5,309.11

Coordination

M Carroll Consulting

23,200.00

23,200.00

Supplies

M Carroll Consulting

1,000.00

1,000.00

Print Materials

M Carroll Consulting

12,500.00

12,500.00

Elder Travel

M Carroll Consulting

73,801.95

28,694.54

APCFNC MMAYC Travel

M Carroll Consulting

xxxxx 4,000.00

APCFNC Presenter Travel/Fees

M Carroll Consulting

0.00 xxxxx

9,000.00

APCFNC

1,360.00 xxxxx

Promotional Items

M Carroll Consulting

3,500.00

3,500.00

Feast F&B

Crowne Plaza

9,300.00

7,859.71

Technical Support

Crowne Plaza

1,500.00

1,809.11

Cultural Performers

Various

2,000.00

1,850.00

177,126.95

114,451.31

TOTAL

* Comprised of the main budget of $164,326.95 plus the separate budget for the Feast/Cultural Performance approved and paid by APCFNC $12,800.00.

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 APPENDIX “A” Day 2 – 1:00 pm Notes to Small Discussion Groups YOUTH Question # 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Respite care for Elders is lacking – Home care More care is required to work around the timeframe of the Elders. More empathy is needed for personal care and more patience from the workers as well a flexibility. Meals on Wheels…should be healthy provided meals and to ask the Elders what they may want. No frozen soup and some traditional foods. Sometimes home care workers come and go…so no consistency. HCW…some are smokers and they smell and spend a lot of time on smoke breaks. Set up a menu in cooperation with the Elders and the HCW or youth groups. Summer shut downs are a problem. Lack of legal advice in the communities, i.e. lawyers Some bands help out by providing free oil, power bill payments, cheques and cable TV Some bands give out quarterly cheques and mini-region trips, i.e. St. Anne de Beaupre…some bands provide snow removal, lawn services and meals. Weekend trips for moose hunting, fishing camps, etc.

Lacking: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Legally – wills Not enough workshops on diabetes (contact FNIHB/Health Canada) There is not enough information on diabetes Lack of trained/certified workers for assistance in diabetes – nurses? Lack of transportation/drivers in some communities Lack of respite care or located too far Health issues – youth should go toward the health field: nurses, physicians, etc. Elder/Youth field trips, visit other communities Recognize Elder birthdays Help should not be asked for…should be given for free (depends on family size) Elders make wish list to pass on to youth and other groups Family and friends should always be close by in the hospitals Lack of visitors in the Elder’s home Lack of cultural training for health care providers Lack of medical check lists at health centres for clients

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 NIHB Working well Good workshops such as foot care, sexuality, nutrition, diabetes Blood collection (monthly) Lunch and learn Youth involved Outside gym and inside gym with volunteers Walking companions Private plans – they want to use that instead of NIHB (NIHB not kicking in the extra) Sometimes having to pay extra out of pocket Some dentists and doctors cover up front and deal directly with NIHB (they are registered with NIHB) Health Canada is sharing lists of NIHB providers We now have a list of providers

Not Working Well Amount of time for refunds Paying up front is a burden Denying services Doctors and dentists not in the community often enough Some providers no longer covering because they are left waiting for Ottawa No one to replace CHRs New changes – dental, but NIHB is not yet covering this…$25 service fee Workers should be relocated back to the region Lack of support for health personnel Wages are not enough – it is the bands responsibility to have a package Canada Pension – voluntary or not ? Certain drugs not covered although they are needed and expensive Forced to go on partners plan which was pharma care but not eligible due to age so had to work on my own to obtain a plan instead of NIHB

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 Big difference between companies you pay for versus NIHB…should be the same level of service Appeal process doe not work even through APC Navigator role is connected to FNIHB…new claims have delayed claims for the region When they were regional, you could phone and you knew those people No coverage for dental implants surgery versus having it at dentist…that way MSI paid Priority if you pay yourself Two different prices with or without insurance We are sharing ways to make health care more accessible when NIHB is making it less accessible There is no legislation that says Health Canada needs to fund NIHB Health Canada sees NIHB as an extra benefit when it should not be viewed this way We have yet to define what this Health Right should look like Community level NIHB does not pay transport fees for methadone What about harm reduction When services are not provided in communities, transportation needs to be provided, i.e. Methadone – transport funds only lasts for six months – that is not long enough for this type of treatment What is needed to seek support through NIHB for support at home and related items such as medical supplies Long-term care not accessible/ Home care is more accessible Fees for family to take care of people who need assistance are not covered Sometimes family members are not interested What is the most important issue for Elders today related to NIHB Staying healthy Food costs Vitamins Over prescribing for Elders Decline in services Quality of services

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 HOME CARE Question # 1 Wellness home lends equipment Health Centre funds a worker to clean the house once a week Social also sends a worker Shut down at Christmas break – no workers sent Meals on Wheels in community (St. Mary’s) Foot Care – by appointment Question # 2 Lifeline Foot care Cook and fresh Meals on Wheels from the community After hours service Temporary facility for special care Respite home on weekends Community doctors Taxi service More transportation Cultural centre Palliative care in home Community/Family support Elder on staff in health centres Question # 3 Walking programs Insurance passenger vehicle for daily runs Reimbursement for physical activities

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 Question # 4 More funding for programs Elder Outings – Groups Community and bus schedule weekly Need longer operation hours and something for after hours Need in-home friendly visits (more of them) Need assistance for daily activities – groceries House tailored for needs – physical needs Winter-time, need someone to shovel and clear way Septic tank maintenance Pay meds that are not covered Advocate on behalf of client Dentist Update NIHB Implants

DISABILITIES Services: Service on weekends Work around the home care workers schedule Workers not wanting to work in certain homes or do certain chores Home Safety: Money Outside organizations do fundraising, i.e. Institute for the Blind Support: Feel like a burden on family Caregiver stress Loss of independence

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 Living alone (lifeline) Acknowledging caregivers Elder Groups (recreation) Nurses offer support for paperwork, renewals i.e. medicine card, status cards, social services, accounting, income taxes etc. Bring services to Elders homes Sometimes volunteers come from Service Canada Creating in Cree Territory – a resource book Isolation: Independence versus isolation Living in a technological world, lack of communication (kitchen talks) Planning ahead Nursing homes in communities Family not showing up to visit while in homes or nursing homes Not wanting to put in homes but do not have the resources to care for in community Time limits on home care Social support Conventions, conferences – buffet style not helpful for accessibility

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 APPENDIX “B” ELDER GATHERING REGISTRATION LIST

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#

First Name

Last Name

Community/Organization

Position

1 Albert

Julian

Paq'tnkek First Nation

Elder

2 Alice

George

Eel River Bar First Nation

Elder

3 Allan

Polichies Jr.

St.Mary's First Nation

MC

4 Alma

MacDougall

MCPEI

Presenter

5 Amy

Moulton

APCFNC

Staff

6 Andrew

Nicholas

ECWG

Presenter

7 Anna

Knockwood

Fort Folly First Nation

Elder

8 Anne

Burke

Halifax

Companion

9 Annette

Waterman

APCFNC

Staff

10 Annie Jane

MacDonald

Buctouche First Nation

Elder

11 Barry

Nicholas

Tobique First Nation

Elder

12 Betty

Gould

Waycobah First Nation

Companion

13 Brenda

Roos

ECWG

ECWG

14 Carmel

Boucher

St.Mary's First Nation

Elder

15 Caroline

Martin

Pictou Landing First Nation

Elder

16 Carolyn

Saulis

Kingsclear First nation

Elder

17 Charles

Sark

Lennox Island First Nation

Elder

18 Charles

Sark

Oromocto First Nation

Elder

19 Chelsea

Googoo

APCFNC

Staff / Presenter

20 Cheryl

Morris

Health Canada

Exhibitor

21 Chris

George

St.Thomas University

Guest

22 Chris

Wysote

Listuguj First Nation

Companion

23 Christine

Gabriel

APCFNC Elder

APC Elder

24 Christine

Pierro

Wagmatcook First Nation

Elder

25 Christine

MacLeod

M Carroll Consulting

Staff

26 Clare

MacEachern

27 Colleen

Denny

Pictou Landing First Nation

Companion

28 Colton

Jerome

MMAYC

Volunteer

29 Darren

Saulis

Kingsclear First nation

Companion

30 David

Paul

Acadia First Nation

Elder

31 Diane

Darrah

Woodstock First Nation

Elder

32 Dixie

Paul

St. Mary's First Nation

Companion

33 Dorothy

Gloade

Bear River First Nation

Elder

34 Elaina

Bigras

UNBI

ECWG

35 Elaine

Wilson

Health Canada

Exhibitor

36 Eleanor

Pollock

Gesgapegiag First Nation

Health Director

37 Emerson

Francis

Eel Ground First Nation

Elder

38 Evangeline

Jadis

Abegweit First Nation

Elder

39 Floyd

Bernard

Madwaska First Nation

Elder

40 Fred

Maguire

Passamaquoddy Nation

Edler

41 Freda

Berube

Kingsclear First nation

Elder

42 Gail

Hanifan

Eel Ground First Nation

Elder

43 Geneva

Sanipass

Buctouche First Nation

Elder

44 Georgianna

Barlow

APCFNC

Presenter

45 Geraldine

Basque

Listuguj First Nation

Elder

46 Gertrude

Coleman

Annapolis First Nation

Elder

47 Gilbert

Sewell

Pabineau First Nation

Elder

48 Gloria

Googoo

Indian Brook First Nation

Elder

49 Gloria

Nicholas

Membertou First Nation

Elder

50 Gop

Bartibogue

MMAYC

Volunteer

51 Harrietta

Black

Listuguj First Nation

Companion

52 Heather

Mulligan

APCFNC

Staff

53 Hilda

Peter Paul

Metepenagiag First Nation

Elder

54 Ida

MacLeod

Annapolis First Nation

Elder

55 Imelda

Perley

UNB / Tobique First Nation

Presenter

56 Jake

Caplin

Eel River Bar First Nation

Elder

57 James

MacKinnon

APCFNC

Presenter

58 Jamie

Howie

Province of NB

Presenter

59 Jane

Gabriel

Glooscap First Nation

Companion

60 Janine

Christmas

Membertou First Nation

Companion

61 Jean Guy

Trudell

M Carroll Consulting

Staff

62 Jenna Lee

Green

M Carroll Consulting

Staff

63 Jennie

Stevens

Pictou Landing First Nation

Additional Elder

64 Jennifer

Ross Markhan

FNIHB

Presenter

65 Jim

Augustine

Trade Show Exhibitor

Exhibitor

66 Joan

Caplin

Eel River Bar First Nation

Elder

67 Joan

Foster

Glooscap First Nation

Elder

68 Jocelyn

Fraser

Health Canada

Exhibitor

69 John G.

Paul

APCFNC

Presenter

70 John R.

Sylliboy

71 Jolly

Stevens

MMAYC

Volunteer

72 Josephine

Gould

Pictou Landing First Nation

Additional Elder

73 Josephine

Muxlow

FNIHB

Presenter

74 Joyce

Levi

Elsipogtog First Nation

Elder

75 Judy

LaBillois

Eel River Bar

Elder

76 Judy

Julian

Paq'tnkek First Nation

Elder

77 Kate

Arsenault

Lennox Island First Nation

Companion

78 Katy

McEwan

Membertou First Nation

Elder

79 Kenneth

Francis

Elsipogtog First Nation

Elder

80 Krista

Paul

St.Mary's First Nation

Elder

81 Laura Mae

Sewell

Pabineau First Nation

Companion

82 Lillian B.

Marshall

Potlotek First Nation

Elder

Staff

83 Linda

Maloney

Millbrook First Nation

Elder

84 Lisa

Messervey

M Carroll Consulting

Staff

85 Lorelei

McEwan

Membertou First Nation

Companion

86 Lucy

Knockwood

Abegweit First Nation

Elder

87 Mabel

Simonson

Eel River Bar

Elder

88 Mandy

Barnaby

Tobique First Nation

Guest

89 Margaret

Donahue

APCFNC

Staff

90 Margaret

Jadis

APCFNC Elder

APC Elder

91 Margaret

Poulette

Waycobah First Nation

Elder

92 Margaret

Swasson

Listuguj First Nation

Elder

93 Margaret

Labobe

Lennox Island First Nation

Companion

94 Marilyn

Sark

Elder Care Working Group

Presenter

95 Marilyn

Kennedy

Annapolis First Nation

Companion

96 Marilyn

Nicholas

Tobique First Nation

Companion

97 Marjorie

Polchies

Woodstock First Nation

Elder

98 Mary

Jeddore

Conne River First Nation

Elder

99 Mary

Reed

Madwaska First Nation

Elder

100 Mary Catherine

Willis

Indian Brook First Nation

Elder

101 Mary Ellen

Denny

Pictou Landing First Nation

Elder

102 Mary Ellen

Googoo

Unama'ki Institute

Elder

103 Mary Helen

Pierro

Wagmatcook First Nation

Elder

104 Matilda

Francis

Esgenoopetiji First Nation

Elder

105 Maureen

Carroll

M Carroll Consulting

Staff

106 Michelle

Johnson

Companion

107 Miranda

Mitchell

Eskasoni First Nation Aboriginal Nursing Inititaive/ MMAYC

108 Mitchell

Syvret-Caplin

MMAYC

Volunteer

109 Molly

Pierro

Elder Care Working Group

Presenter

110 Murdena

Marshall

Eskasoni First Nation

Elder

Exhibitor / Volunteer

111 Nancy

Cloud

Metepenagiag First Nation

Companion

112 Nancy

Somerville

Esgenoopetiji First Nation

Elder

113 Nilan

Marshall

MMAYC

Volunteer

114 Noel

Joe

MMAYC

Volunteer

115 Noel J.

Gould

Waycobah First Nation

Elder

116 Nora

labillois

Eel River Bar First Nation

Elder

117 Patricia

Saulis

APCFNC

Staff

118 Paul

Bear

Tobique First Nation

Special Guest

119 Paula

Bear

Tobique First Nation

Special Guest

120 Pauline

Isadore

Wagmatcook First Nation

Elder

121 Peg

LaBillois

Eel River Bar First Nation

Elder

122 Peggy

Wright

Woodstock First Nation

Companion / HD

123 Peter

Jadis

Elsipogtog First Nation

Elder

124 Philomena

Martin

Gesgapegiag First Nation

Elder

125 Phyllis

Ignacz

Pabineau First Nation

Elder

126 Priscilla

Drew

Conne River First Nation

Elder

127 Rita

Fraser

Passamaquoddy Nation

Elder

128 Robin

Boychuk

FNIHB

Presenter

129 Rocky

Bear

Tobique First Nation

Guest

130 Rosemary

Marshall

Potlotek First Nation

Elder

131 Rowena

Melvin

Annapolis First Nation

Companion

132 Shanika

MacEachern

Volunteer

133 Sharon

Taylor

MMAYC Memorial University of Newfoundland

134 Shirley

Francis

Acadia First Nation

Elder

135 Shirley

Howe

St.Mary's First Nation

Elder

136 Solomon

Bear

Tobique First Nation

Special Guest

137 Steve

Maloney

Millbrook First Nation

Elder

138 Susan

Stevens

Pictou Landing First Nation

Companion

Presenter

139 Sydney

Paul

MMAYC

Volunteer

140 Sylvia

Craft

Tobique First Nation

Elder

141 Sylvia

Jadis

Elsipogtog First Nation

Companion

142 Terrell

Mudge

Glooscap First Nation

Elder

143 Theresa

Lewis

Lennox Island First Nation

Elder

144 Theresa

Nally

Metepenagiag First Nation

Elder

145 Tina

Young

Metepenagiag First Nation

Companion

146 Tuma

Cape Breton University

Presenter

147 Veronica

Young Moonstream Wolfeagle

Tobique First Nation

Presenter

148 Vicki

Thomas

VON

Exhibitor

149 Vivian

Paul

St.Mary's First Nation

Elder

150 Wanda

Ralph

APCFNC

Staff

151 Wendall

Nicholas

Tobique First Nation

Presenter

152 William

Jerome

Gesgapegiag First Nation

Elder


 APPENDIX “C” EVALUATION SUMMARY

Evaluations
were
distributed
to
delegates
at
the
gathering.
Below
is
a
summary
of
their
results
as
well
as
 some
of
the
comments
they
shared.
The
participants
were
asked
to
rate
each
question
on
a
scale
of





 1‐10
(1
meaning
not
satisfied
and
10
meaning
extremely
satisfied).
We
have
applied
the
following
rating
 system
to
quantify
the
results
in
addition
to
taking
an
average
score:

 
 Score
 
 Range

 
 10
–
9
 
 8
–
7

 
 6
–
5
 
 4‐3
 
 2‐1


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor




 
 Opening
Ceremony

 
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
Opening
Ceremony
portion
of
the
event?



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 Score
Range

 
 51
 
 12
 
 1
 
 
 0
 
 0
 9.30


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


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Keynote
Address
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
information
presented?







 Score
Range

 
 45
 
 16
 
 2
 
 
 0
 
 0
 9.06


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


2.
How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenter?
 

 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 43
 13
 2
 0
 0
 9.16


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Elders
Address
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presentation?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 48
 14
 2
 0
 0
 9.16


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


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2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?
 

 Score
Range

 
 
 
 
 


44
 12
 1
 0
 0
 9.28





Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 FNIHB
Elders
Lens
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presentation?
 


Score
Range

 28
 18
 3
 1
 0
 8.6


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score




 Score
Range



Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenter?








29
 16
 
 3
 
 1
 0
 8.71



 
 


20
 


Plenary:
Traditional
&
Spiritual
Aspects
to
Health







1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
plenary?
 


Score
Range

 34
 12
 3
 2
 0
 8.80


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


Score
Range

 34
 9
 
 1
 3
 0
 
 8.89


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?
 

 





Workshops:
 Elder
Abuse
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
workshop?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 35
 8
 0
 0
 0
 9.41


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


21
 


2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?
 

 Score
Range

 
 
 
 


33
 7
 
 1
 0
 0
 9.27





Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Safe
Medication
Use
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
workshop?
 


Score
Range

 18
 10
 1
 0
 0
 8.86


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score




 Score
Range



Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenter?



 
 
 


16
 8
 
 1
 0
 0
 8.84



 
 


22
 





Home
Safety
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
workshop?
 


Score
Range

 19
 11
 2
 1
 0
 8.81


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?
 
 Score
Range

 Rating
 
 21
 Excellent
 
 8
 Very
Good
 
 2
 Good
 
 1
 Poor
 
 0
 Very
Poor

 
 8.43
 Average
Score
 
 
 
 Mental
Health
 
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
workshop?
 

 Score
Range

 
 19
 
 9
 
 3
 
 
 0
 
 0
 
 8.80


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?


23
 








Score
Range

 19
 8
 1
 1
 0
 9.00



 
 
 


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Chronic
Illness
&
Disabilities
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
workshop?
 


Score
Range

 18
 8
 2
 0
 0
 8.85


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


Score
Range

 18
 6
 
 3
 0
 0
 8.81


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Wills
and
Estates


24
 


1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
workshop?
 


Score
Range

 28
 3
 2
 0
 0
 9.45



 
 
 





Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenter?
 

 
 
 


Score
Range

 28
 4
 
 1
 0
 0
 9.48


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Feast
and
Cultural
Showcase
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
Feast
and
Cultural
Showcase?
 
 
 


Score
Range

 44
 5
 2
 0
 
 0
 9.43
 


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
performances?
 Score
Range



Rating


25
 





42
 4
 2
 0
 0
 9.48



 
 


Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score






 
 Recognition
of
Gwen
Bear
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
ceremony?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 35
 10
 0
 0
 0
 9.46


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


AAEDIRP
Intro
to
Elders
Gathering
Circle
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
information
presented?
 


Score
Range

 30
 9
 2
 0
 0
 9.10


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


Score
Range



Rating



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
presenters?


26
 







 3
 10
 2
 
 0
 
 0
 
 9.05
 


Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score






 AAEDIRP
Elders
Gathering
Circles
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
circles?
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 32
 8
 3
 0
 0
 9.00


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Small
Group
Discussions
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
suggested
topics?
 


Score
Range

 30
 4
 3
 1
 0
 9.02


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


Score
Range



Rating



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
facilitators?


27
 










 32
 3
 3
 
 1
 
 0
 9.13


Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score






 Addressing
Concerns
and
Moving
Forward
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
this
panel?
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 26
 8
 3
 1
 0
 8.86


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Facilities

 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
event
meeting
facilities?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 4
 8
 0
 1
 0
 9.33


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 Accommodations


28
 


1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
accommodations?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 44
 7
 1
 1
 0
 9.32





Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Food
and
Beverage
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
food/beverages
during
the
event?
 


Score
Range

 42
 13
 3
 2
 0
 8.91


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score


Score
Range

 45
 8
 
 4
 0
 0
 9.26


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
service
during
the
event?
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 Tradeshow


29
 


1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
tradeshow?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 33
 6
 9
 1
 0
 8.59





Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 Gift
Exchange
 1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
gift
exchange?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Score
Range

 26
 4
 2
 0
 0
 9.31


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Event
Organization


30
 


1. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
event
registration
process?
 


Score
Range

 44
 9
 1
 0
 0
 9.44


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score




 Score
Range



Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score






 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2. How
satisfied
were
you
with
the
event
materials
provided?



 
 
 
 
 


42
 7
 
 1
 0
 0
 9.39


3. Overall
how
satisfied
were
you
with
the
event
organization?
 

 Score
Range

 


40
 10
 
 2
 0
 0
 9.29


Rating
 Excellent
 Very
Good
 Good
 Poor
 Very
Poor

 Average
Score



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Would
you
consider
attending
a
similar
event
in
the
future?

 


31
 


100%
of
people
who
responded
indicated
that
they
would
consider
attending
a
similar
event
in
the
 future.
 
 Summary
of
Event
Comments:

 
 “It
was
an
honor
and
pleasure
for
me
and
my
husband
to
be
here.
We
truly
enjoyed
this
event”
 
 “I
found
this
conference
very
knowledgeable
and
powerful
and
I
certainly
learned
a
lot”

 
 “Conference
was
overall
enjoyable
and
I
learned
a
lot
from
the
other
Elders”

 
 “Lunch
was
too
Green.
Not
everyone
is
a
diabetic.
Overall
great!”

 
 “I
enjoyed
it
all,
very
much”

 
 “Excellent
conference.
Workshops
could
be
longer,
great
topics.
Keep
having
these
conferences”

 
 “Health
and
education
must
be
given
more
action”

 
 “Not
enough
time
on
some
workshops”

 
 “Some
workshops
need
more
time
to
accommodate
interaction.
Wills
and
Estates
should
have
2
 presenters
(One
from
N.B.
and
one
from
N.S.

 
 “Excellent
workshop.
Friendly
people.
Wonderful
hospitality
.
Great
helpful
staff.
Would
love
to
stay
 here
anytime”

 
 “Excellent
workshops.
Friendly
people,
excellent
hospitality,
staff
was
great,
love
the
environment.
 Overall
excellent”

 
 “Very
well
put
together.
Nice
to
re‐visit
old
friends.
Also
a
chance
to
ask
questions
to
a
presenter.
 We’lalin
M’
set
Nogmaq”
 
 “I
went
through
medical
tests
at
this
time.
So
I
wasn’t
able
to
attend
all
workshops
but
took
in
the
ones
I
 felt
were
relevant
to
me.
They
are
sending
me
the
handouts
for
the
ones
I’m
interested
in.
The
“Red
 Vests”
were
TOPs
in
assisting.”

 
 
 “Too
much
crammed
into
the
two
day
event

afterall
it
is
a
senior
Elders
conference.
More
information
 on
health
and
welfare
issues
for
services”






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 “I
enjoyed
the
gathering
of
Elders”

 
 “Not
enough
time
for
workshops,
questions
took
up
a
lot
of
time”

 
 “We
need
to
move
forward
and
take
action
of
recommendation.
Great
workshops.
I
learned
a
great
deal
 from
the
three
sessions
I
went
to.
As
far
as
the
research
project
please
send
the
info
to
Glooscap
Elder
 Group
to
the
address
of
the
Band
Office.
Students
were
a
great
help
at
all
times.
Would
like
to
come
to
 the
next
Elder
conference
or
help
the
research
group.
Presenters
were
well
spoken
and
explain
it
to
the
 elders
at
their
level
of
understanding
programs
and
services”

 
 “Exchanging
ideas
with
Elders
and
what’s
happening
in
other
communities
and
I
think
it
will
be
long
 process
but
at
the
end
it
will
be
worth
it”
 
 “Gives
me
an
idea
of
who
I
am
as
an
Elder
and
my
journey
to
go
and
the
struggles
to
overcome”

 
 “I
couldn’t
attend
all
of
the
workshops
but
the
one’s
were
very
informative,
it’s
a
great
Elders
gathering,
 great
event.

 “The
workshops
were
great
and
would
love
to
attend
all
but
only
could
go
to
3.
More
time
for
 workshops.
We’lalin”

 
 “Very
very
good
only
one
thing,
workshops
were
not
long
enough.
Could
of
been
longer,
very
interesting
 workshops
would
like
I
said
not
enough
time.
Great
Job!”
 
 “Overall
it
was
a
very
good
and
enjoyable
event.
The
meals
and
entertainment
was
very
good”

 
 “Thank
you
for
everything.
This
was
much
needed.
Again
thank
you”

 
 “Some
presentations
were
fast.
Not
given
enough
time
for
proper
question
periods”

 
 “During
presentation
on
Elder
Abuse
not
enough
time
given
for
RCMP
to
participate
and
share
her
 views”

 
 “Elder
Abuse
workshop
–
The
facilitators
focus
was
only
for
New
Brunswick.
Policies
only
applied
to
N.B.
 The
guides
should
apply
to
all
Atlantic
Canada.
For
Elder’s
conference
less
topics,
more
time
for
topics
 related
to
Elders
and
seniors”

 
 
 “Learned
a
lot
and
got
good
information”

 





33
 


“Awesome
gathering”

 
 “Where
as
I
am
a
diabetic
there
was
too
much
fruit
as
opposed
to
a
full
breakfast”

 
 “I
would
like
more
interaction
between
the
Elders”

 
 “Some
presentations
were
not
quite
long
enough”

 “Workers
and
helpers
were
excellent”

 
 “Small
group
discussions
needed
to
be
more
focused.
Difficult
to
hear
when
circles
and
discussions
in
 one
room.
Some
presenters
for
concurrent
sessions
didn’t
realize
they
were
doing
multiple
sessions,
so
 prepared
differently.
MMAYC


group
was
excellent.”
 
 “Presenters
sharing
personal
stories”

 
 “Have
more
conferences
on
Elders.
Great
Job!”






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