For most of his life, Shxw'Ow'Hamel First Nation elder Mike Kelly has been helping ease the end-of-life transition. The job is now more commonly known as an end-of-life doula — similar to a birth doula — but it's long been a part of Indigenous tradition. (Clare Hennig/CBC)The First Nations Health Authority recently partnered with Douglas College to offer formal doula training for people like Kelly, who have been doing the work in their communities for years. First Nations Health Authority is offering the training course with Douglas College. (Submitted by First Nations Health Authority )Kelly said the training taught him more about the legal aspects of the job and how to better communicate with health officials.

Source: CBC News May 04, 2019 19:52 UTC