Gerry Oleman, also known as Gerry Oldman and Saa Hiil Thut, is a member of the St’at’imc Nation from Tsal’alh (Shalalth B.C.) and has been involved as a change agent for First Nations communities and agencies since 1976.
His experiences include providing counselling for individuals, families, and groups, and providing leadership politically and administratively to his community and Nation.
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Teachings In The Air is an Indigenous health and wellness podcast hosted by Elder Gerry Oldman. Teachings in the Air aims to inspire, motivate, and empower Indigenous people to be sound in mind, body and spirit - because that's what healthy means.
Explore The PodcastGerry Oleman also works as an independent consultant and contractor in many different areas, including the development of a unique and highly successful healing model which includes facilitating development of interpersonal skills, understanding and healing family dynamics, suicide prevention and maintenance for sobriety, designed specifically for First Nations survivors of trauma for a Child and Family services agency.
Professional Experience
My logo represents a vision that came to me at my first vision quest, which I had undertaken to receive guidance on what my purpose was to be with my life. On the third day of my fast I saw people in a circle around me in my lodge in blue outlines. At the moment I saw this, I understood that my work and purpose was to work with people in circle settings. This ceremony helped me to find my gift of being a human service worker that assists others to reach their potential.
Gerry OlemanLogo creation by Aaron Nelson-Moody, Coast Salish.