Inuit

Jim

Jim Tuttauk is Inuit and the former AngajukKak (mayor) of Hopedale, Labrador. He cared for his mother when she died from stomach cancer.

Improving care away from home

Jimmy describes the value of traditional foods when people are away from home. (01:32)

Inuit - Traditions, Rituals and Spirituality

Inuit perspectives on death and dying (1:50)

Inuit - Care for the Patient and Family

An end to hunger and thirst (0:51)
The family is in the dark (1:26)
What palliative care will mean for you (1:40)
I didn't know what it meant (1:33)
Respecting your wishes (0:48)
Care for the caregiver (1:18)
A calm, peaceful feeling (0:58)
A job for everyone (1:25)
It was the right thing to do (2:00)
My rock (1:53)
Inuit perspectives on death and dying (1:50)
Advance care planning (0:57)
Getting on the same page (1:41)
Important conversations with my patients (1:43)
How much to share? (0:45)

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