Elder Gerry
Elder Gerry Oleman, a member of the St'át'imc Nation, is from Tsal’alh (Shalalth), British Columbia. He is a cultural and spiritual consultant in health care settings.
Encouraging communication
Elder Gerry Oleman discusses the impacts of history and culture on how we communicate. (02:09)
Other content for:
First Nations - Emotions and Support
- It's different when it's your own family (01:59)
- It's okay to ask (01:12)
- Palliative team support for caregivers (01:59)
- "Queen of the bad news" (01:16)
- Caring for the whole family (01:42)
- Accepting our roles (01:35)
- Acceptance means no struggle (01:15)
- Honouring sacred wishes (01:23)
- Final days and final words (03:43)
- When Mom came home to die (03:15)
- Caring for someone at home (01:23)
- Returning to my culture (00:53)
- The comfort of spiritual beliefs (01:02)
- Gathering strength (00:43)
- Help for the spirit (02:02)
- You feel so good after (00:57)
- Ask, listen and respect (01:01)
- The comfort of ceremonies (01:31)
- Connecting through silence (01:57)
- The meaning of spirit (01:08)
- Improving caring connections (00:59)
- Healing circle (01:25)
- Our music brings comfort (01:00)
- Opening the door (01:37)
- Communicating in the old ways (01:43)
- Caring for our mother (01:09)
- Changes in personality (02:03)
- Family grief and healing (00:39)
- Indigenous Voices: Caring for the Patient and Family ()
- Indigenous Voices: Walking Along Side for a Good Death ()
- Indigenous Voices: Honouring Our Loss and Grief ()
- Silence in communication (1:12)
First Nations - Talking About Illness
- It's okay to ask (01:12)
- Advance care planning (00:56)
- Humour helps (01:13)
- Making sure patients understand (01:33)
- Write down your questions! (00:53)
- "Queen of the bad news" (01:16)
- Talking about death (01:11)
- Making memories (01:45)
- My mother's wishes (02:14)
- Ask, listen and respect (01:01)
- Knowing what to expect (01:52)
- Balancing medical care and personal needs (01:11)
- The right to ask (01:24)
- Connecting through silence (01:57)
- Welcoming silence (01:30)
- Healing circle (01:25)
- Opening a window (01:21)
- Go freely now (01:29)
- Communicating in the old ways (01:43)
- What does my diagnosis mean? (02:20)
- Communication tips for health care providers (00:38)
- Improving communication (00:31)
- Family grief and healing (00:39)
- The benefit of a family meeting (01:43)
- Indigenous Voices: Ceremony, Tradition and Spirituality ()
- Indigenous Voices: Caring for the Patient and Family ()
- Indigenous Voices: Walking Along Side for a Good Death ()