In partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations & Inuit Health Branch—Ontario region, Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer palliative care education for Indigenous Communities in Ontario. 

Caring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers – Beginning the Journey*:

This workshop is the first of a two-part series that provides an introduction to the palliative approach to care.

CERAH’s education is Indigenous-led and facilitated by Indigenous and non-Indigenous health and social care providers, with guidance and support from local Elders and Knowledge Carriers. Workshops incorporate circle work, ceremony, case studies, hands-on learning, and small and large group discussions, along with additional resources to support continued learning.

Who:

Health & social care providers working in Ontario who care for Indigenous individuals with a serious illness.

How & Where:

In-person; delivered over 3 consecutive days (14 hours total)

Thunder Bay, ON

Location TBD

A travel grant to support partial travel reimbursement is available.

Dates & Times:

May 13-15, 2026

May 13 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET

May 14 | 8:30 – 4:30 PM ET

May 15 | 8:30 – 12:30 PM ET

Complete your Request to Register HERE

Request to Register Form due: April 1, 2026

NOTE: Enrollment is a two-step process.

Step 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot, and you may be placed on a waitlist.

A member of the CERAH team will email you to either confirm your registration and request additional information (Step 2) or confirm you have been added to the waitlist. If a space becomes available, it will be offered to you.