COVID in the House of Old

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.The fourth and final episode of this series breaks down the history of how the nursing home came to be and looks forward to the new elder lodge currently being built. 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 ManitowabiProduced, edited, and recorded by Kohen HammondThank you again to the Wikwemikong drumming group for letting us use their music in this episode.

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 3 tells the story of how the home dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and hears first hand accounts of the outbreak.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 ManitowabiProduced, edited, and recorded by Kohen HammondThank you again to the Matthew for letting us use his performance of the bear song in this episode

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 2 of the series explores the culture and care in the home and what it means to be an Indigenous 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.Hosted by Megan Davies and Darrel ManitowabiProduced, edited, and recorded by Kohen HammondThank you again to the Wikwemikong Drumming group for letting us record and use their music in this episode.

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

COVID in the House of Old returns with a new podcast all about Christie Gardens, a retirement and care home located in Toronto, Ontario. A wide collection of interviews with staff, residents, and family members tell the story of Christie Gardens. With host, Megan Davies, this upcoming episode will explore the history of the home, how it dealt with the pandemic, and the importance of memory work.Hosted by Megan DaviesProduced, edited, and recorded by Kohen HammondMusic by Kohen HammondA huge thank you to Christie Gardens for inviting COVID in the House of Old in to record these stories. As well a special thank you to the Christie Gardens Foundation for their support of this episode.

COVID in the House of Old returns with a new podcast all about Christie Gardens a retirement and care home located in Toronto, Ontario. A wide collection of interviews with staff, residents, and family members tell the story of Christie Gardens. With host, Megan Davies, this upcoming episode will explore the history of the home, how it dealt with the pandemic, and the importance of memory work. Hosted by Megan DaviesProduced by Kohen HammondMusic by Kohen Hammond

COVID in the house of old has spent the last five episodes looking at how eldercare failed Canadian seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and how a history of privatization, austerity, and neglect allowed that to happen. This episode looks at the future of eldercare. Is there a better way to provide care to some of the most vulnerable populations in Canada? Hosted by Megan Davies.  Music by Ferron and Hiroki Tanaka

How do we make sense of the profound levels of grief brought on by the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic? This episode talks to artists and academics to dive into grief and how we can memorialize those we've lost.   Hosted by Megan Davies Website Music by Hiroki Tanaka