Thieves – How to Identify and Intervene in Elder Abuse

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

The stories: Teenagers steal from and injure grandfather; sweet memories of grandmother’s wrinkles.

The discussion:

Young people start the conversation with the question, "What is elder abuse? "

A survivor tells of post-traumatic stress. Grass roots services for youth are the subject of counsellors from Saugeen First Nation. Dorothy Wassegijig-Kennedy talks about the deep impact of historical colonization and her quiet determination to implement cultural revitalization. Elder Martina Osawamick speaks personally about unhealthy, enabling behaviour of grandparents, as well as the fulfilling grace of raising children within traditional teachings.

For information about the podcast and speakers, visit Sheatre’s website: www.sheatre.com.
The Cast: Gloria May Eshkibok, Daniel Gonzales, Bernadette Eshkawkogan, Fawn Aiabens Jacko, Marjorie Trudeau, Daniel Peltier, Jeff Eshkawkogan, Brenda Wabie, Dorothy Kennedy, Kitty Medweiash Bell, Danielle Roy McDonald, Paul Hartmann and Rose Peltier. Facilitated and directed by Joan Chandler.
The Speakers in order of appearance: Tanya Coulter, Joan Chandler, children from M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre, Rose Ann Beaudry, Jason Cranny, Jodi Bradfield, Suzy Jones, SpringDawn Keeshig Akiwenzie-Cook, Elder Dorothy Wassegijig-Kennedy, and Elder Martina Osawamick.
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.