Elders Circle
Particularly at this time of urgent and intersecting crises, the need for wise and caring elders has never been greater
The SPEC Elders Circle is dedicated to empowering Elders by providing a supportive space where they can forge meaningful roles within society and share their legacies. The processes offered promote deep reflection, personal connection, and intimate discussion, enabling Elders to cultivate and disseminate their wisdom. Through targeted programming, Elders are encouraged to leverage their unique insights and skills to make substantial contributions to their communities, particularly in climate-related initiatives.
VISION & MISSION
We envision a future in which:
- Elders cultivate their wisdom and experience to share with society, helping to create a sustainable, diverse, inclusive, just, and loving world.
- Communities fully embrace and care for elders and value their many contributions to society.
Our mission is to:
- Work with elders to help them cultivate their wisdom and realize their role in society.
- Engage with communities to encourage them to value and embrace their elders.
Current Projects
Elders in our Midst
A portrait series highlighting Elders who contribute meaningfully to their communities and to climate action.
Seniors Climate Action Day
The SPEC Elders Circle and Suzuki Elders together form the Seniors for Climate hub in British Columbia. Join us in preparation of Seniors Climate Action Day to address the climate emergency on October 1st, 2024.
Claiming our Role as Elders (CORE)
Program focused on encouraging elders to claim a societal role and share wisdom through legacy-making.
Guiding Elders for Organizations (GEO)
A training program on developing Guiding Elder knowledge and skills for organization participation.
Articles from the Elders Circle:
Rebuilding Regenerative Society
Fall prediction: BC Seniors take Climate Action
Articles and Media featuring the Elders Circle:
Elders Want Climate Action NOW! Webinar featuring Guiding Elder Dr. Carole Christopher
2024 Provincial Summit on Aging featuring talk by Guiding Elder Dr. Carole Christopher
Past Projects
Salons
Elders Circle Salons feature topics of interest to engaged elders and opportunities for deep reflection, personal connection, and intimate discussion. At each Elders Circle salon, elders and youngers gather to connect, explore, and grow.
Mutual Mentoring
There is a buzz of interest growing between elders and ‘youngers’ about how we can share our diverse skills, knowledge, and wisdom through intergenerational relations. Mutual mentoring is a way for people of different ages to connect and grow together into more diverse personal relationships, and ultimately, stronger communities.
Earth Treasure Vase
A global healing practice dedicated to bringing healing and protection to the regions where the vases are planted.
