***Now Recruiting for the Weaving our Wisdoms Gathering (September 30 - October 4)***
***"What is an HIV Older?" Workshop at CAAN Wise Practices VII (August 27) - onsite registration only***
***"What is an HIV Older?" Workshop at CAAN Wise Practices VII (August 27) - onsite registration only***
Weaving our Wisdoms (WoW) is a multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiative that supports Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS by supporting connections to land-based teachings delivered by HIV Olders.
Treaty 7, Territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy.
Photo courtesy of Rollie Haselden
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“If you were going to walk 100 miles how much are you going to carry? He wanted us to think of our mind, thoughts, and spirit. To learn to walk in one with our good thoughts and teachings, not those that weigh us down like conflict and anger.”
A teaching from Valerie Nicholson’s Grandfather |
HIV Olders
HIV Olders are Indigenous people living with HIV and AIDS (IPHAs) who have lived long term with HIV and are considered knowledge holders who have wisdom and experience to support HIV wellness for other IPHAs.
HIV Olders understand how cultural teachings can be a positive action initiative to support managing day-to-day needs of living with HIV. They are knowledge holders of HIV history.
HIV Olders understand how cultural teachings can be a positive action initiative to support managing day-to-day needs of living with HIV. They are knowledge holders of HIV history.
QELEṈSEN ‘Bald Eagle’. BOḰEĆEN, Pauquachin, WSÁNÉC Territory.
Photo courtesy of Rollie Haselden
“As an Older, we see a lot, and sometimes those views help us recognize what we’re doing; what we need to do.”
- Chad Dickie's reflection from Koeye Lodge
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Recruiting
Please contact us if you are interested in applying to join our Gathering: September 30 to October 4. Please see our poster for more details!
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