Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 2021
Publication Title
Plan Canada
Volume
61
Issue
2
First Page
10
Last Page
13
Abstract
Planning scholars and practitioners increasingly recognize the necessity to follow the lead of Indigenous communities, rather than arbitrarily impose government policies and planning processes. The disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on older populations have underlined the urgency of protecting the health of Canada’s seniors, including older Indigenous community members. The latter – including Elders – hold knowledge and experiences that are fundamental to the resurgence of Indigenous communities and need to be taken into account when developing age-friendly community plans. The concept of ethical space provides a useful framework for planners to build relationships with older Indigenous community members, while improving equity in decision making and strengthening community well-being.
Recommended Citation
Nelson, S.E. (2021). Older Indigenous people, Elders, and planning in Canada: a call for thoughtful engagement. Plan Canada, 61(2), p. 10-13. http://dx.doi.org/10.25316/IR-18037
Comments
This article has been deposited with permission from the publisher and the Canadian Institute of Planners which can be accessed at https://www.cip-icu.ca/Plan-Canada