What: Enhance your skills in delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care for patients and caregivers with this 2 day, 15 hour introductory workshop. All learning materials will be provided to you at the workshop. Topics Include: Setting the Stage for a Palliative Approach to Care Working with Individuals & Families Advance Care Planning, Capacity & […]
About LEAP Core: Pallium Canada’s LEAP Core is a 14-hour, in-depth course* covering key palliative care competencies, enhanced with culturally relevant concepts and resources. *Certified by the CFPC. Claim up to 28.0 Mainpro+ credits All registration fees are fully sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations & Inuit Health Branch - Ontario region. 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. Who: Health & social care providers working in Ontario who have already completed Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities. How: Virtual delivery (Zoom platform), completed over […]
OPEN TO EVERYONE The Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents: Grief During the Holidays with Leanne Davidson Session Info: For those grieving, the holidays can entail navigating additional emotional challenges and heightened social anxiety. We will explore the complexities associated with the Christmas season and present a variety of strategies for finding our […]
Key Audience: Health & Social Care Providers The Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents: Acknowledging Care Provider Grief When: January 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Session Info: Do you work in healthcare? Do you support and care for people who are on their end-of-life journey? Have you supported someone […]
Title: The family picture: A collection of family case studies exploring roles, relationships, and identities after a dementia diagnosis and a transition into a long-term care home Session Info: Research exploring the lived experiences of people living with dementia and family members is often overlooked. This study discusses the meaning of family after a transition […]
Please note: Space is limited so you must call 807-684-3066 to register for this event
In partnership with the Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program, Lakehead University's Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer in-person education to health and social care providers working within the Champlain region. About: This 7-hour course introduces key palliative care concepts, tools, and resources from the Walking Alongside Indigenous […]
Title: End of Life Explained: Understanding What Happens When We Die Session Info: Describe physical changes that occur when the body is nearing end of life. Identify approaches to assessing for symptoms at the end of life Describe interventions for pain & symptom management at end of life Reflect on how understanding and demystifying end […]
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.