Elderly Transport

Elderly Transport

Elderly Transport

Posted on: February 04, 2012 - 6:04 pm
by Admin

The Path of Life teaches that the elders must be honored and respected for they are the recipients of the gift of long life from the Creator. Within First Nations societies, Elders are viewed as the keepers of the cultural knowledge, it is their responsibility to pass this knowledge on through the oral tradition to the young people. Thus Elders serve many capacities within First Nations communities as educators, family matri/patriarchs, childcare givers, political, cultural and spiritual advisors, and are often viewed as the community conscience in many of their home communities.

In return, Elders are given respect, not only within the family, but also within the larger community as a whole. Elders often serve as valuable members on committees and are consulted during the decision-making processes in many First Nations communities. It is through this community service that many Elders are able to remain active and involved in their community well beyond the age that many elderly persons do within the larger society. Elders within First Nations societies are viewed as a valuable resource, as they are the links between the past and present, and their knowledge helps to provide the cultural continuity which allows First Nations to survive. In traditional families young people are encouraged to visit and spend time with the Elders, not only within their home communities, but in other communities as well.