S4 - EP 4 - Bending, but Not Breaking

“That’s what I see resilience as, we shall bend but not break” – Gerry Oldman In today’s episode of Teachings In The Air, Gerry hosts the Xpey’ Wellness Team: Larissa Coser, Beangka Elliot, Harlee McArthur and Marco Caffiero. Xpey’ Wellness Team started on Vancouver Island as in-person health and wellness promoters, which currently due to the 2020 pandemic has adjusted to the digital demands of home quarantine, hosting wellness Webinars and online workshops that share traditional teachings. Some of the teachings include fitness classes, traditional medicines, Indigenous harm reduction, quitting commercial tobacco, and resiliency through physical activity. Season 4's theme is "Indigenous Is.." and hanging onto traditions, ceremonies, and teachings is Important and Indigenous. Gerry shares his thoughts about resilience, and the new generation of resilient Indigenous peoples. He also expresses gratitude to the Xpey’ Wellness Team for combining modern and traditional techniques in their approach to promoting health wellness.