Learning Objectives: Identify culturally relevant perspectives on dementia Apply principles of cultural safety to create respectful and inclusive care plans for Indigenous seniors and Elders Integrate trauma-informed approaches to address the impacts of historical and ongoing trauma Collaborate with Indigenous families, communities, Elders and Knowledge Carriers to enhance dementia care Speaker Bio: Nicole Lee is […]

April 16th is National Advance Care Planning Day Talking about future healthcare decisions can be challenging, but it’s a vital part of providing patient-centered care. This webinar will equip healthcare providers with practical strategies to initiate meaningful Advance Care Planning discussions, address common concerns, and support patients and families in making informed choices. When: 9am […]

     Speaker Bio: Dr. Taryn Klarner Read is an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology within the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at Lakehead University. With a strong commitment to community-based research, Dr. Klarner Read’s work aligns with Lakehead’s mandate to serve and support local communities. Her applied research focuses on the […]

April 16th is National Advance Care Planning Day Talking about future healthcare decisions can be challenging, but it’s a vital part of providing patient-centered care. This webinar will equip healthcare providers with practical strategies to initiate meaningful Advance Care Planning discussions, address common concerns, and support patients and families in making informed choices. When: 7pm […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]