Learn more about “Lifting Our Minds” – an initiative created to provide a safe space of communication regarding the transitioning from the physical being to the spirit world. The goal is to empower communities and equipped them with confidence, understanding, and teachings in culture and traditions regarding end-of-life care.
Diane created “Lifting Their Minds,” an end-of-life project focused on providing a safe space for communication about transitioning from the physical to the spiritual realm. She believes in the importance of support and understanding during this time, for both the person transitioning and their families. Diane, who comes from a family of midwives and has experience as a Birth Doula, sees her work as a spiritual gift in supporting the human life cycle.
Lakehead University respectfully acknowledges its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Indigenous people. Lakehead Thunder Bay is located on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses, and is committed to a relationship with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. As a Centre we are committed to working towards reconciliation and decolonizing our work and have committed as a staff to educating ourselves in these areas both personally and professionally.