CERAH Speaker Series – Indigenous Cultural Safety & Humility (ICH&S) & Systemic Racism: Connecting the Dots for Deeper Understanding to Strengthen Health Providers & Practice

Zoom

Speaker Bio: Harley Eagle, Dakota and Ojibway and a member of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, lives in the Territory of the K’ómoks Peoples on Vancouver Island, BC. Guided by Indigenous life ways, he has nearly 30 years of experience as a consultant and facilitator in cultural safety, anti-racism, conflict transformation, and trauma healing. He holds […]

Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities – Ottawa

Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities: This 15-hour course is introductory-level; providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources. All registration fees are fully sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations & Inuit Health Branch - Ontario region. Who: Health & social care providers working in Ontario who […]

CERAH Speaker Series – Elder Abuse and the Law: Updates and Perspectives on Canadian Laws, Policies and Response

Zoom

Session Info: Participants will be able to: Understand legal remedies that can be used to prevent situations of elder abuse and neglect or to intervene when abuse and neglect has occurred. Recognize how Canada’s legal framework differs from the legal framework in the United States, and why legal rights issues inform policy development in this […]

LEAP Mini – Geraldton

Between Bridges Restaurant & Inn 8358 ON-11, Geraldton, Ontario, Canada

Date: June 19, 2025  Location: Between Bridges Inn & Restaurant, Geraldton Time: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm ET (Breakfast is served at 8:00 am) Target Audience: Any registered health care professional (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, home care nurses, etc.) working in Northwestern Ontario. Fees: None. This course is being hosted in collaboration with the North West Regional Palliative […]

Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities – Thunder Bay

About Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities: This 15-hour course is introductory-level; providing an overview of key palliative care concepts, tools and resources. All registration fees are fully sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations & Inuit Health Branch - Ontario region. Who: Health & social care providers working in Ontario who […]

Continuing the Journey: Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities – Online Workshop

Zoom

About Continuing the Journey: This 6-hour workshop is intermediate-level and a continuation of the concepts discussed in the Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities workshops. All registration fees are fully sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations & Inuit Health Branch - Ontario region. Who: Health & social care providers working in […]

CERAH Speaker Series: Reactivating Indigenous Knowledges for Caregiving at the End of Life with Dr. Holly Prince

Zoom

  Session Info: Indigenous peoples possess deep cultural knowledge for caring for those who are preparing to journey to the spirit world. However, settler-colonialism disrupted the passing down of this knowledge by imposing Western healthcare systems that invalidated traditional practices. To improve more equitable and positive outcomes for Indigenous peoples, Indigenous peoples must lead the […]

MAiD: Options & Opportunities at End-of-Life

Superior Inn 555 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

A Free Community Information Panel Discussion We invite you to a crucial and timely community panel discussion on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), thoughtfully moderated by award-winning journalist André Picard. This session will feature a diverse panel. Each panelist will share their unique perspectives, experiences, and roles related to Medical Assistance in Dying, ensuring a […]

Palliative Care ECHO Series: Palliative Care Assessment Tools

Zoom

Session Info: This session will explore various assessment tools essential for providing a palliative approach to care from a holistic perspective. Join us to build your "toolbox" and enhance your ability to deliver compassionate, high- quality palliative care. When: October 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT Register for this FREE Webinar by […]

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.