Approaches to death and dying, grief and healing in First Nation communities

In this recorded webinar, DWDC was joined by two Indigenous Elders who spoke on various Indigenous traditions and beliefs related to death, dying and grief, as well as how dying people and those who are grieving are supported.
Speakers:
Elder Elva Jamieson
Elder Jo-Anne Gottfriedson is involved with First Nations Health Authority as an Elder Cultural Worker and has assisted with the development of the End of Indigenous Life Journey Kit. She is also currently the Resident Elder for Camp Kerry, a non-profit organization specializing in bereavement care. She is extremely proud to be Tk’emlu’psemc.
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[@MsPicklesmom]

These are the most beautiful and inspiring stories I have ever heard, thank you .

[@Kashyap_Trivedi2]

benefits of implementing compulsory euthanasia at the age of 65 to 70 exploring potential impacts on healthcare systems, resource allocation, workforce dynamics, and environmental sustainability.
1. Reduction in Healthcare Costs: Aging populations demand significant healthcare resources, especially for chronic diseases and end-of-life care. Implementing compulsory euthanasia could decrease these expenses, allowing healthcare budgets to focus more on preventive care and improving public health outcomes.
2. Mitigation of Overpopulation Concerns: Overpopulation contributes to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and increased competition for jobs and housing. By reducing the population size, compulsory euthanasia could alleviate some of these pressures, potentially leading to a more sustainable balance between humans and the available resources.
3. Allocation of Societal Resources to Younger Populations: As societies grapple with the financial strain of supporting an aging population through welfare, pensions, and healthcare, compulsory euthanasia could redirect these resources towards the younger generation. This reallocation could enhance the focus on education, development, and the health of younger people, ensuring a more vibrant and productive future workforce.
4. Encouragement of an "Active" Society: A lower median age in the population could foster a more dynamic workforce, driving innovation and economic growth. Compulsory euthanasia might accelerate technological advancements and productivity by emphasizing the contributions of younger individuals, potentially leading to a more active and forward-thinking society.
5. Workforce Dynamics: By necessitating earlier retirement, this policy could open up employment opportunities for younger individuals, potentially reducing youth unemployment rates. The infusion of young talent and fresh ideas into the workforce may enhance productivity and foster a culture of innovation.
6. Environmental Sustainability: A smaller, more transient population could have a lesser environmental impact, consuming fewer resources and producing less waste. The resulting benefits might include decreased carbon emissions and reduced strain on natural resources, contributing to greater environmental sustainability.

[@h2jah241]

I loved listening to you both speaking on death, and how it looks in other community's. Indigenous social work is hard to learn as it is so different all around. this is why sharing is important.

[@jmsongcatcher]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing.