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Major (Ret’d) Barb Hulme

Major (Ret’d) Barb Hulme
Barb Hulme is a retired nurse and a retired Officer from the Canadian Armed Forces. She spent 28 years in the military, at one point as the head nurse on a 42-bed ward. Barb is a founding member of the Métis Nation Greater Victoria. She is a mentor, a knowledge keeper, and a trusted Elder in the Métis community.

Videos

Moving forward from Covid-19 in a more healthy way for our planet
Regrounding after Covid-19
My support role as an Elder
Everyone expresses their own grief differently
The responsibility of non-Indigenous Canadians to learn, understand and support Indigneous stories, history and experien
Recognizing Indigenous culture and traditions within the military
The responsibility of learning lies with non-Indigenous people
Grieving the loss of language, culture and land
Carrying grief due to distance from family and multigenerational support
The importance of our sharing circle and allowing time to grieve
My father took comfort through the support of my mother’s Métis family
Supporting First Nations and Métis individuals in their grief
Recognizing and understanding trauma
Healthcare for young individuals in today's military
My own self-care as a nurse
Growing up with a father who experienced trauma and loss during his military service
The comaraderie and support of fellow military
Unresolved grief