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Stories from Wikwemikong Nursing Home: Episode 1 Daily Life
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COVID in the House of Old presents Stories from Wikwemikong Nursing Home, a four part series that takes a deep dive into the unique place that is the Wikwemikong Nursing Home.
Episode 1 of the series introduces us to the nursing home and gives us insight into what daily life entails for residents, staff, and family members.
Over four episodes hosts Megan Davies and Darrel Manitowabi will guide you through interviews with residents, staff, family members, and community members. The episodes will explore: daily life in the nursing home, how Indigenous culture is worked into the home, the home's experience during COVID, and the history and future of the nursing home.
Hosted by Megan Davies and Darrel Manitowabi
Produced, edited, and recorded by Kohen Hammond
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Stories from Wikwemikong Nursing Home: Trailer
01:59|COVID in the House of Old presents Stories from Wikwemikong Nursing Home, a four part series that takes a deep dive into the unique place that is the Wikwemikong Nursing Home. Over four episodes hosts Megan Davies and Darrel Manitowabi will guide you through interviews with residents, staff, family members, and community members. The episodes will explore: daily life in the nursing home, how Indigenous culture is worked into the home, the home's experience during COVID, and the history and future of the nursing home.Episode 1 releases on June 21st 2024.Hosted by Megan Davies and Darrel ManitowabiProduced, edited, and recorded by Kohen Hammond
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