Seniors Advocate Attends Annual Elders Gathering
The Seniors Advocate was honoured to attend the 48th BC Annual Elders Gathering in Vancouver last month. Elders have an important role in communities as knowledge keepers and teachers who pass down language, culture, traditions and wisdom from one generation to the next. The gathering has traditionally been a time for people to make connections and exchange memories and knowledge, create new friendships and renew old ones The event provided the Seniors Advocate and OSA staff with an opportunity gain new perspectives and knowledge from Elders from across the province