“You teach about commitment, and be consistent with that commitment, and that person will appreciate you” – Gerry Oldman Greetings to all our Friends and Relatives! Welcome back to Season 7 of Teachings in the Air, which is titled #InnerPeace This episode is titled “The Babies & Children Are Crying” This episode is about aggression and how it can effect our own and other’s lives around us. Gerry talks about the impacts of aggression that blinded the beauty of the world in his life. He shares about Love and how the commitment that is Love can be taught. Teaching, don't scold. We heal, don’t punish. Gerry hopes to get these teachings across communities, families, friends, individuals, etc. for the babies & children who are being affected by aggression and the loss of #InnerPeace.

“Put that energy out into the universe and one of the healers or teachers will feel it, and they’ll end up being with you” – Gerry Oldman Greetings Friends & Relatives! Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 7 titled #InnerPeace This week’s episode is titled “Going Home” Hello and welcome back to another episode of Teachings in the Air with your host Gerry Oldman AKA Saa Hiil Thut. This week’s episode is Going Home, which Gerry talks about getting teachings from your elders, family, community, etc. He shares his own experience with being shy at first and finding his own way music, teachings, and stories. Letting everyone know it’s okay, you’re not alone, these teachings are for us, you just have to have approach finding them in the right way. Sometimes it’s bringing gifts to elders, or helping others out, participating in events or ceremony, and sometimes it’s just as easy as asking or being close.

Hello Friends & Relatives! This is a special episode release from TIA Live! Welcome back for another episode of Teachings in the Air. This week’s episode is a special recording from our TIA Live event from Victoria, BC in December 2023. Gerry hosted a fantastic gathering in the end of '23 where he shared stories and thoughts for the end of Season 6 as well as record a podcast! This special episode is the podcast recording from the live event where Gerry pulled guests from the crowd Stephanie Nelson, Mike Glendale, and Lori Pruce to share their thoughts on healing with Gerry and share their messages about TIA & taking care of yourself and your community.

Welcome back friends & relatives to Episode 2 in Season 7 of Teachings in the Air with host Gerry Oldman. This week’s episode is titled “Fire Water: The Thief of Inner Peace” Featuring guest Natalee Dennis, who is a Manager at BC Emergency Health Services. In this episode Gerry talks about the impacts that Fire Water(alcohol) had on his own life and the Indigenous community. Gerry talks about encounters with first seeing alcohol appearing in his youth, and the stories shared with him about the fire waters first appearances on the reservations. Gerry then holds conversation with Natalee Dennis, from Ahousaht and Hesquiaht first nations, about her sobriety and teachings around fire water.

Hello friends and relatives, welcome back to a new season of Teachings in the Air! We are starting our 7th season titled “Inner Peace” TIA host Gerry Oldman is back and ready to share more teachings, these podcasts will be covering themes around inner peace, which is a subject Gerry reflected on when thinking about himself helping others. Episode 1 is the introduction to Inner Peace, and Gerry shares a lot about “inner peace thieves.” Inner peace thieves that took his inner peace, and shares moments where he was able to find his own inner peace. We are excited to be back to share teachings, stories, and podcast episodes for the 7th season of Teachings in the Air.

“Let’s understand that the children are relying on us adults to do the right thing, and when we do the right thing let’s celebrate” – Gerry Oldman Welcome back to the Finale of Season 6 of Teachings in the Air! The last episode of this season is titled “Celebration” Hello Friends & Relatives, this is the last episode in the sixth season of Teachings in the Air. This episode is a look into Gerry’s growth and finding reasons to celebrate. From the smallest to the biggest victories, it started with looking at himself and finding reasons to celebrate. Appreciation for the teachings shared with him to be passed onto many others, like yourself. This is the last episode of Season 6, so let us celebrate and await the next season of TIA! Gerry announces that the upcoming Season 7 will be titled “Let the Healing Begin” to continue the healing journey and find more guests and cover different topics related to healing our mind, body, and spirit. Thank all the friends and relatives for tuning into TIA, and continuing to share Gerry’s podcasts with anyone who could use a kind word. Walk gently and take care.

Welcome back to Teachings in the Air season 6 titled #TheHealingRoad This week's episode of TIA is titled "Oh Canada" Welcome friends and relatives to another episode of Teachings in the Air with host Gerry Oldman. This episode is about the impact identity had on Gerry's life. Gerry shares his experience with struggles of identity and growing up Indigenous in Canada. This episode contains an audio clip by Chief Dan George, it's a message that inspired and motivated Gerry, so he's sharing it with you. "This series of podcasts are going to be on healing for the mind, body, and spirit. When our mind, body, and spirit is damaged or hurt we weaken and our lives can become unmanageable. Once we are in trouble mentally, physically, or spiritually we must go look for help, so we can live life to the fullest. We can and will reach our potential when we say hello to our problems and say goodbye to them with the help of healers, knowledge keepers, counsellors, and mentors. Healing is in ceremony, music, good food, counselling, meditation and positive activities. Our healing strengthens when we support others on the Healing Road" - Saa Hiil Thut (Gerry Oldman)

Welcome back to TIA Season 6 called #TheHealingRoad This week’s episode is titled “Ground Zero: Land Back” TIA’s Gerry Oldman talks about his experience at Plymouth Rock which he called “Ground Zero.” Gerry shares his experiences and stories from a lot of his travelling. The many communities that have left Gerry with an impact, a teaching, and a story to share. We get some insights into what Gerry would love to see the entire community return to, its original state. "This series of podcasts are going to be on healing for the mind, body, and spirit. When our mind, body, and spirit is damaged or hurt we weaken and our lives can become unmanageable. Once we are in trouble mentally, physically, or spiritually we must go look for help, so we can live life to the fullest. We can and will reach our potential when we say hello to our problems and say goodbye to them with the help of healers, knowledge keepers, counsellors, and mentors. Healing is in ceremony, music, good food, counselling, meditation and positive activities. Our healing strengthens when we support others on the Healing Road" - Saa Hiil Thut (Gerry Oldman)

Welcome back to TIA Season 6 #TheHealingRoad This week’s episode is titled “The Benefits of Touch Therapy” This week Gerry share’s the space with guests Susan Dupuis, and Aaron Strong. They are massage therapists sharing about their stories of how they got into touch therapy. Gerry shares about the tension his body used to carry throughout his life, the muscle and back problems that plagued him until he decided to go to a massage therapist. They share a great discussion about the importance of taking care of your physical body alongside the mind and spirit. "This series of podcasts are going to be on healing for the mind, body, and spirit. When our mind, body, and spirit is damaged or hurt we weaken and our lives can become unmanageable. Once we are in trouble mentally, physically, or spiritually we must go look for help, so we can live life to the fullest. We can and will reach our potential when we say hello to our problems and say goodbye to them with the help of healers, knowledge keepers, counsellors, and mentors. Healing is in ceremony, music, good food, counselling, meditation and positive activities. Our healing strengthens when we support others on the Healing Road." - Saa Hiil Thut (Gerry Oldman)

Welcome back to this week’s episode of TIA! This is episode 8 of season 6 which is titled #TheHealingRoad This is titled “Resilience & Perseverance” Gerry reflects on a trip he took to South Africa in 2022, learning about, and experiencing, the land that one of his role models Nelson Mandela used to walk. Gerry shares stories about his learning of history, and admiration of people who stood up to preserve a way of life, that stayed true to their messages despite the opposition. He tells stories from his trip to South Africa, and how they impacted his thinking about resilience and perseverance. "This series of podcasts are going to be on healing for the mind, body, and spirit. When our mind, body, and spirit is damaged or hurt we weaken and our lives can become unmanageable. Once we are in trouble mentally, physically, or spiritually we must go look for help, so we can live life to the fullest. We can and will reach our potential when we say hello to our problems and say goodbye to them with the help of healers, knowledge keepers, counsellors, and mentors. Healing is in ceremony, music, good food, counselling, meditation and positive activities. Our healing strengthens when we support others on the Healing Road." - Saa Hiil Thut (Gerry Oldman)