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Amanda Bernard is a proud member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and the founder of Shawish Market, a virtual Indigenous marketplace where Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs can create and manage their own online shop. Unlike other marketplaces, Shawish does not charge vendors a monthly or transaction fee making it affordable for Indigenous communities. Amanda was honored on the Peak's 2024 Emerging Leaders List. She is also a 2023 MIT Solver Fellow.

Jenna welcomes Dr. France Chassé, co-leader of the Madawaska's Elders Initiatives Project with Micheline Plante, Community Health Representative at the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. They discuss the health needs of the aging population of the community. They talk about technology to assist them, especially a custom mobile app and other services developed to help seniors live safely at home longer.   We're all aging, and everyone's talking about it! Key Takeaways [:45] Jenna welcomes today's guest, Dr. France Chassé.   [1:13] Dr. Chassé explains the Madawaska's Elders Initiatives Project. She shared the needs of the aging population within the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation.   [1:58]  Three challenges characterizing the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation community: the size, the two official languages, and the remoteness.   [2:18] There was an increased demand for transportation to health appointments and specialized health care. In some cases, this involved language barriers. There was a decreased number of informal caregivers to help elders in their homes. [3:05] In partnership with the University of Moncton, the First Nation Community Health Center, used available funding to create the MEI Project, to reduce difficulties for elders accessing health care and services. The MEI Project proposed a mobile app connected to the Community Health Center.   [4:03] Elders from the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation were invited to participate in data collection. This data helped to identify health needs. The MEI Project developed initiatives to meet these needs.   [4:35] Three categories of initiatives were offered. The first was for transportation, accompaniment, and translation. The second was for home services, indoor and outdoor. The third was for other requests.   [4:59] The MEI Project hired a local company to develop a mobile app and put it in the Apple App Store. Since it was for seniors, Apple released 30 licenses free of charge. The apps were placed on iPads that connected to the First Nation Community Health Center.   [5:34] The MEI Project hired and trained a member of the community as a Global Health Assistant employee. This person speaks both languages, has confidence, shows respect for elders, and is resourceful, with a good driver's record.   [6:14] As of now, 29 of the 36 participants received an iPad and participated in the four-hour training sessions in both languages, presented to small groups of elders. The employee helped to train the elders to use the technology. About a year ago, after two weeks of practicing and adjustments, the MEI initiatives were implemented.   [7:09] The MEI Project stays in the community but uses the University's facility and expertise for statistical analysis.   [7:59] The mobile application is available in both languages. The application uses images, symbols, and drop-down menus to offer choices to the participant. There are simple instructions on each page. On sending a request, the elder receives a confirmation message immediately and a follow-up phone call within hours.   [9:12] The Project tried to anticipate every usability issue. They consulted with the elders before releasing the app. After training, two older participants returned the tablet after a couple of weeks because they did not feel comfortable with it.   [10:26] The Initiative provided cellular phone to the project employee so the participants that do not use the tablet could call the employee instead of using the app. The employee uses the iPad app to complete the application for the participant so the system has the information.   [10:51] When an elder that is not enrolled in the project calls for assistance, the employee completes the application for them and they are enrolled and given an iPad and training at a later date. The employee is always available to help seniors complete their requests.   [11:47] So far, 29 of the 30 iPads are loaned to Madawaska Maliseet First Nation elders. The Project purchased five additional iPads. Recently the Project did an application update and Apple generously released 30 more free licenses.   [12:19] The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Chief and Council purchased an adapted vehicle, demonstrating the importance given to the well-being of seniors in the community and a lasting commitment to the future of the project. The Initiatives are expected to stay in place after the Project is over.   [13:04] The Project came at the right time, giving access to care by remote technology during the pandemic. The mobile application accumulates information about the number of requests received, the nature of these requests, the different services used, and the users' appreciation level.   [13:33] The transportation, accompaniment, and translation service remains the most popular initiative and the appreciation level is very high. The Project is slowly observing an increase in technology use to request services. The elders are now more autonomous in taking charge of their health needs.   [14:06] Based on other requests through the app, the Project has added four additional services: transportation home after a hospital discharge, telephone follow-ups, equipment loans, and friendly visits. Elders also use the technology for other needs such as contacting family and friends, reading the news, or playing games.   [14:43] The elders installed other applications on their tablets for memory exercise, healthy recipes, physical activities, and more. They feel less alone and isolated because they are now connected to the outside world.   [15:33] There is still work to be done to promote the MEI Initiative. They planned monthly activities for the elders but they had to cancel them due to the pandemic. The Project plans to deliver several workshops on healthy lifestyle habits and the prevention of disease.   [16:08] The Project would like to give more advanced training sessions to elders who want to use the iPad to pay bills, order medications, or order groceries. Another plan is for a doctor to be able to meet a patient through the iPad.   [17:01] Jenna looks forward to hearing more as the Project continues and she thanks Dr. France Chassé for being on the podcast, especially in English! Thank you to all listeners!   If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, rate us, and visit our website at agewell-nih-appta.ca/mileage-podcast for more information.   Mentioned in this episode The MileAGE Podcast Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Community Health Center University of Moncton Edmundston Campus Apple   More about your hosts Jenna Roddick at APPTA Jenna Roddick on Twitter Jenna Roddick on LinkedIn   More about today's guest Dr. France Chassé holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Moncton as well as a master's and doctorate from Laval University in Quebec. She is a full professor in the Nursing Department at the University of Moncton Edmundston Campus. Dr. Chassé works in the fields of community health, health promotion, illness and injury prevention, international and intercultural health, women's health, health education, program evaluation, and continuous program improvement.

The Wolastoqey first nations in New Brunswick now seek aboriginal title claim over land privately held by some of the province's largest lumber producers. Jeanne Armstrong talks to Chief Patricia Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation.

Episode 95 is a special Chiefs Panel on political relations in New Brunswick. From police killings of First Nations people during the pandemic; the province’s refusal to hold an inquiry into anti-First Nation racism; the RCMP raid on reserve-based businesses and now to the province’s cancellation of First Nation tax agreements – the relationship seems to be moving in the wrong direction. I had the honour of hosting Chiefs from NB representing First Nations from both the Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey Nations: Sakom Chief Allan Polchies Jr., has been Chief of St. Mary’s First Nation in Fredericton, since 2018. Before that he served as Councillor for 13 years and has always been super involved at the community level. His First Nation is part of the larger Wolastoqey Nation. Twitter = chiefallanjr Website: https://www.stmarysfirstnation.com/​ Chief Patricia (Trish) Bernard has been Chief of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation since 2013. Before that, she served as Councillor for 6 years and was also called to the NB Bar in 2000. Her First Nation is also part of the larger Wolastoqey First Nation. Facebook = Trish Bernard Website: https://madawaskamaliseetfirstnation.com/en Chief Sacha LaBillois has been Chief of Ugpi’ganjig – also known as Eel River Bar First Nation – since 2019 and before that also served as a councillor and worked on economic development. Chief Sacha is also my chief! Our First Nation is part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation. Facebook: Sacha LaBillois Website: https://www.ugpi-ganjig.ca/​ Chief Bill Ward has served as Chief of Metepengiag – also known Red Bank – since 2015. On Twitter, he describes himself as not only the youngest Chief in the Atlantic region, but the coolest. His First Nation is also part of the larger Mi’kmaw Nation. Twitter = BillWard86 Website: https://www.metepenagiag.org/​ Here is the link to a media story about this issue: https://www.globalnews.ca/news/7763242/new-brunswick-first-nations-provincial-tax-dispute/ Here is the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcTOlam6WYg Please note: Nothing in this podcast/video advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast/video should not be misconstrued as legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. This podcast/video represents fair political comment. FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK @pp2cool FOLLOW ME ON IG @pam_palmater FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Pam_Palmater If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at: https://www.pampalmater.com​ If you would like to support my work and help keep it independent, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/join/2144345​ My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Warrior Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk​ NEW WARRIOR LIFE PODCAST MERCH: https://warrior-life-2.creator-spring.com/? (pictures used with the permission of the owners)

New Brunswick Wolastoqey leaders are going to court to assert the rights to their own territory. Chief Patricia Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation says they've been talking about this forever and getting nowhere.

Chief Patricia Bernard of the Madawaska-Maliseet First Nation says the court fight could last decades.

First Nations leaders in New Brunswick are heading to court to force the Higgs government to live up to signed agreements. Chief Patricia Bernard is from Madawaska Maliseet First Nation.

Will New Brunswick's snap election deliver the public inquiry into systemic racism that Indigenous leaders want? We check in with Mi'kmaq Chief George Ginnish of the Natoaganeg First Nation, and Wolastoqey Chief Patricia Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation.

Chief Patricia Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation attended a meeting by video-conference with other Indigenous leaders and the Premier yesterday. The Chiefs came away disappointed.