What makes someone an Elder?
Age alone does not confer the role. An Elder should have community trust, ethical maturity, a history of care, respect for youth agency, and willingness to accept program accountability.
Artists & Elders
Artists & Elders
Artists and Elders serve as knowledge bearers, witnesses, teachers, and companions. Callings does not treat Artists as entertainment or Elders as ceremonial decoration.
What is the Artist’s role?
Artists guide material practice and cultural interpretation. They help participants attend, create, revise, and speak about their work.
Will Artists and Elders receive compensation?
Yes. Agreements cover preparation, service, travel, lodging, meals, materials, and payment dates. The Institute owes material regard for labor and cultural knowledge.
Must I disclose sacred or restricted knowledge?
No. Artists and Elders determine what knowledge is appropriate, what must remain within the room, and what cannot be recorded or adapted.
What care duties apply?
Artists and Elders accept the same conduct, supervision, reporting, privacy, and communication rules that govern other adults.
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Questions about safety, privacy, or participant care? Ask a question or report a concern.