"Working with Aboriginal Elders"
An Introductory Handbook for Institution-Based and Health Care
Professionals
Based on the Teachings of Aboriginal Elders and Cultural Teachers
By: Jonathan H. Ellerby
Based on the teachings and experience of a select group of local Elders
and Cultural Teachers, this manual addresses common and widespread areas
of institutional conflict and concern in a manner that identifies
solutions and provides information necessary for health care
professionals and program administrators to work effectively with
Elders. Though focused on health care institutional issues, the material
is naturally transferable to most institutional settings, including
corrections, education, research, and justice.
The first section addresses questions raised by health care
professionals working directly with Elders, such as:
- Who is an Elder?
- How is an Elder Trained?
- What does an Elder do?
- What is the appropriate protocol when working with an Elder?
The second section addresses administrative issues involving Elders,
such as: the hiring process, payment, teamwork, confidentiality, and
time commitments.
Working with Aboriginal Elders
ISBN 0-9686138-2-9
Cost: $15.00
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