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SUMMARY:Continuing the Journey Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCaring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers – Continuing the Journey*:\nThis workshop is the second of a two-part series that provides enhanced education on the palliative approach to care. \nConsidered intermediate-level and a continuation of the concepts discussed in Beginning the Journey. \nCERAH’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. \nWho:\nHealth & social care providers working in Ontario who have already completed Beginning the Journey. \nHow:\nVirtual delivery (Zoom platform)\, completed over two\, 3-hour sessions \nDates & Times:\nAugust 11\, 18\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET (both dates)\nComplete your Request to Register HERE\nRequest to Register Form due: July 31\, 2026 \nNOTE: Enrollment is a two-step process. \nStep 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot\, and you may be placed on a waitlist. \nA 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. \n\n*formerly known as Continuing the Journey: Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/continuing-the-journey-virtual-workshop-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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SUMMARY:Beginning the Journey Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Indigenous Services Canada Health and Social Services Sector and Health Canada\, Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer palliative care education for health and social care providers serving Indigenous Communities in Canada.\n\nCaring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers – Beginning the Journey*:\nThis workshop is the first of a two-part series that provides an introduction to the palliative approach to care. \nCERAH’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. \nWho:\nThis event is intended for Indigenous and allied health and social care providers working with Indigenous communities. Registration priority will be given to those who have not previously participated. \nHow:\nVirtually; delivered over 4 days (once per week; 12 hours total) \nInteractive sessions will be held virtually via Zoom including Q&A and breakout rooms. Zoom allows for video AND audio participation. We will not be offering connection via Polycom videoconferencing units. \nDates & Times:\nJuly 8\, 15\, 22\, & 29\, 2026\n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (all dates) \nComplete your Request to Register HERE\nRequest to Register Form due: May 1\, 2026 \nPlease note that the workshop and all supporting documents will be available in English only. \nNOTE: Enrollment is a two-step process. \nStep 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot\, and you may be placed on a waitlist. \nA 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. \n\n*formerly known as Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/beginning-the-journey-virtual-workshop-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260612T123000
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SUMMARY:LEAP™ Core Training Designed for Indigenous Communities - Niagara Falls
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAbout LEAP™ Core:\n\nPallium Canada’s LEAP™ Core is a 14-hour\, advanced course* covering key palliative care competencies\, enhanced with culturally relevant concepts and resources designed by CERAH.  \n*Certified by the CFPC. Claim up to 28.0 Mainpro+ credits \nWho:\nRegistered health & social care providers in Ontario who care for Indigenous individuals with a serious illness. \nA travel grant to support partial travel reimbursement is available. \nHow & Where:\nIn-person; delivered over 3 consecutive days (14 hours total) \nNiagara Falls\, ON – Location TBD \n\nDates & Times:\nJune 10 – 12\, 2026\nJune 10 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET \nJune 11 | 8:30 – 4:30 PM ET \nJune 12 | 8:30 – 12:30 PM ET \nComplete your Request to Register HERE\nRequest to Register Form due: May 1\, 2026 \nNOTE: Enrollment is a two-step process. \nStep 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot\, and you may be placed on a waitlist. \nA 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.
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/leap-core-training-designed-for-indigenous-communities-niagara-falls/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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SUMMARY:Continuing the Journey Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCaring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers – Continuing the Journey*:\nThis workshop is the second of a two-part series that provides enhanced education on the palliative approach to care. \nConsidered intermediate-level and a continuation of the concepts discussed in Beginning the Journey. \nCERAH’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. \nWho:\nHealth & social care providers working in Ontario who have already completed Beginning the Journey. \nHow:\nVirtual delivery (Zoom platform)\, completed over two\, 3-hour sessions \nDates & Times:\nJune 3\, 10\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET (both dates)\nNote: Request to Register form due May 1\, 2026 \nComplete your Request to Register HERE\nEnrollment is a two-step process. \nStep 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot\, and you may be placed on a waitlist. \nA 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. \n\n*formerly known as Continuing the Journey: Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/continuing-the-journey-palliative-care-for-frontline-workers-in-indigenous-communities-online-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:Beginning the Journey Workshop - Thunder Bay
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCaring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers – Beginning the Journey*:\nThis workshop is the first of a two-part series that provides an introduction to the palliative approach to care. \nCERAH’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. \nWho:\nHealth & social care providers working in Ontario who care for Indigenous individuals with a serious illness. \nHow & Where:\nIn-person; delivered over 3 consecutive days (14 hours total) \nThunder Bay\, ON \nLocation TBD \nA travel grant to support partial travel reimbursement is available. \nDates & Times:\nMay 13-15\, 2026\nMay 13 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET \nMay 14 | 8:30 – 4:30 PM ET \nMay 15 | 8:30 – 12:30 PM ET \nComplete your Request to Register HERE\nNOTE: Enrollment is a two-step process. \nStep 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot\, and you may be placed on a waitlist. \nA 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. \n\n*formerly known as Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/beginning-the-journey-workshop-thunder-bay/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T160000
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SUMMARY:Beginning the Journey Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Indigenous Services Canada Health and Social Services Sector and Health Canada\, Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer palliative care education for health and social care providers serving Indigenous Communities in Canada.\n\nCaring for Indigenous Peoples: Palliative Care Education for Health & Social Care Providers – Beginning the Journey*:\nThis workshop is the first of a two-part series that provides an introduction to the palliative approach to care. \nCERAH’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. \nWho:\nThis event is intended for Indigenous and allied health and social care providers working with Indigenous communities. Registration priority will be given to those who have not previously participated. \nHow:\nVirtually; delivered over 4 days (once per week; 12 hours total) \nInteractive sessions will be held virtually via Zoom including Q&A and breakout rooms. Zoom allows for video AND audio participation. We will not be offering connection via Polycom videoconferencing units. \nDates & Times:\nApril 30\, May 7\, 14\, & 21\, 2026\n1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET (all dates) \nComplete your Request to Register HERE\nPlease note that the workshop and all supporting documents will be available in English only. \nNOTE: Enrollment is a two-step process. \nStep 1: Complete the Request to Register form. Submitting this form does not guarantee a workshop spot\, and you may be placed on a waitlist. \nA 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. \n\n*formerly known as Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/beginning-the-journey-virtual-workshop-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260317T162929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T163503Z
UID:17562-1776353400-1776357000@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Advance Care Planning\, Substitute Decision Makers\, Health Care Consent: Who? When? How?
DESCRIPTION:Advance Care Planning\, Substitute Decision Makers\, Health Care Consent: Who? When? How? An ACP Champion Answers Frequently Asked Questions\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nEnhance understanding of advance care planning (ACP)\, substitute decision makers\, and health care consent\nIncrease awareness of resources and supports available for advance care planning\nProvide informed responses to commonly asked questions related to ACP\, substitute decision makers\, and health care consent\n\nSpeaker\nJill Marcella\, MSWManager\, North West Regional Palliative Care ProgramSt. Joseph’s Care Group \nDate & Time\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 (ACP Day!)3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) \nKey Audience\nThis webinar is designed for health & social care providers \nRegister for this FREE Webinar by clicking HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/advance-care-planning-substitute-decision-makers-health-care-consent-who-when-how/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161202Z
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SUMMARY:North West Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice: Grief & Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Key Audience: Members of the Public and Health & Social Care Providers\n\nThe Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents:\nGrief & Spirituality\nWhen:\nMarch 26\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET\nSession Info:\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for the final session in our Grief & Bereavement series where Lisa Laitinen-Egbuchulam will present on the spiritual aspects of grief. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\nLisa Laitinen-Egbuchulam\, RP\, MTS\, Spiritual Care Provider & Registered Psychotherapist\, St. Joseph’s Care Group\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/north-west-grief-bereavement-community-of-practice-grief-spirituality/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grief & Bereavement CoP
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260121T144936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T165200Z
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SUMMARY:Building the Circle of Care: Education for Providers Supporting Indigenous Community Caregivers – Thunder Bay
DESCRIPTION: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 who are supporting community caregivers.\nAbout:\nThis 7-hour course introduces key palliative care concepts\, tools\, and resources from the Walking Alongside Indigenous Peoples who are Seriously Ill curriculum. Participants will gain practical skills to better support and educate community and family caregivers.\nLearning highlights include:\n\n\nRefresher on the palliative approach to care\nGuided overview and hands-on use of the Walking Alongside resource suite\nIntroduction to the Indigenous Family & Community Caregiver Journey Manual—from understanding illness and planning next steps to daily caregiving and supporting quality of life through end of life\n\n\nWhen:\nMarch 25\, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM\nBreakfast\, lunch & two nutrition breaks will be provided\nWhere:\nSuperior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre\, Thunder Bay\n*A travel grant of $400 is available to support partial travel reimbursement\n\nFacilitators:\nHolly Prince\, Indigenous Social Worker\nMarlene Benvenuto\, Registered Nurse\nKassandra Fernandes\, Curriculum Developer\nMay Remenda\, Knowledge Broker\nElder Beatrice Twance-Hynes\nSpace is limited! Register for FREE by clicking HERE!\nRegistration closes March 18\, 2026
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/building-the-circle-of-care-education-for-providers-supporting-indigenous-community-caregivers-thunder-bay/
LOCATION:Superior Inn\, 555 West Arthur Street\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260113T153557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T172001Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice - Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Awareness Matters
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents:\nPregnancy & Infant Loss: Awareness Matters with Loralee McInroy & Brandon Drouilliard\nKey Audience: Health Care Providers & Community Supports\nWhen:\nMarch 12\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET\nSession Info:\n\n\nPregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network is a provincially funded organization with a mandate to provide bereavement support at no cost to families in Ontario who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy at any stage\, or the death of their baby\, up to 12 months of age. We welcome any families who have suffered a pregnancy or infant death to join with others who share in their grief. PAIL Network is very proud to be able to offer this free service and we are grateful to the many volunteers around the province who share their hearts with bereaved families\, like their own. \nWe are pleased to offer this presentation for health care professionals and community supports to learn more about PAIL Network\, with information about our Family Support Program\, our Education for Professionals\, and how health care professionals can refer families for support. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will further develop their knowledge about the impact that pregnancy and infant loss can have on people who have experienced this type of bereavement\nParticipants will increase their ability to provide skilled and compassionate care and services to people who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss\nParticipants will learn basic strategies for compassionate communication\nParticipants will learn more about Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network and be able to find information to share with people who may benefit from resources and programs provided by PAIL Network\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion and exploration of how to acknowledge and support this loss and grief journey.\n\nSpeaker Bios:\nLoralee McInroy \nLoralee became a volunteer with the PAIL Network in 2015\, where she began facilitating her local circle of support. In 2018\, she joined the PAIL Network staff as the South Eastern Regional Representative. Most recently\, she has taken on the role of Family Support Coordinator\, where she finds fulfillment in helping families navigate their loss. When she’s not assisting families\, she enjoys going on adventures with her husband and two living children. \nBrandon Drouilliard \nBrandon was first introduced to the PAIL Network in February 2019 shortly after his daughter Hannah’s neonatal death. After participating in peer support groups\, Brandon began volunteering as a family panelist sharing his lived experience as the non-birthing parent. \n\nIn the Fall of 2021\, Brandon then transitioned into his new role as a PAIL Educator\, where he has had the privilege of traveling the province facilitating Compassionate Care Workshops. In 2024\, Brandon began supporting the Education Team in the coordination and planning of educational workshops as PAIL Network’s Education Coordinator. \n\nBrandon lives in the Peterborough area with his wife Sarah\, their daughter Olivia\, and their Morkie\, Stella. When not advocating for bereaved parents\, Brandon spends his time getting outdoors with Sarah\, Olivia\, and Stella\, watching sports\, and listening to podcasts. \n\nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/northwest-grief-bereavement-community-of-practice-pregnancy-infant-loss-awareness-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251218T142136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T144750Z
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SUMMARY:LEAP Core Training for Indigenous Communities - Sioux Lookout
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the North West Regional Palliative Care Program\, and Indigenous Services Canada\, First Nations & Inuit Health – Ontario region\, Lakehead University’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) is pleased to offer education for registered healthcare providers in Northwestern Ontario at no cost.\nAbout LEAP Core:\n\nPallium Canada’s LEAP Core is a 14-hour\, in-depth course* covering key palliative care competencies\, enhanced with culturally relevant concepts and resources. \n*Certified by the CFPC. Claim up to 28.0 Mainpro+ credits \nAll registration fees are fully sponsored by the North West Regional Palliative Care Program\, St. Joseph’s Care Group. \nWho:\nRegistered health & social care providers working in Northwestern Ontario who care for Indigenous individuals with a life-limiting illness. \nHow:\nIn-person\, 2-day workshop \nDates & Locations:\nSioux Lookout | March 9 – 10\, 2026\nForest Inn & Conference Centre \nRegister HERE\nRegistration Deadline: February 26\, 2026 \nSpots are limited. This training is designed as an active learning experience. Incomplete attendance or non-participation may affect your certificate of completion. \nPartial travel reimbursements are available to staff working in Indigenous communities in Northwestern Ontario; see here for more information.  \nQuestions? Contact May Remenda at mkremend@lakeheadu.ca
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/leap-core-training-for-indigenous-communities-sioux-lookout/
LOCATION:Forest Inn & Conference Centre\, 11 May Street\, Sioux Lookout\, Ontario\, P8T 1A3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260106T155033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T171009Z
UID:16919-1772701200-1772730000@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Equity in Care: Palliative Care for People Living with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person or virtually for a free one-day workshop as we work together to navigate towards a “One Team” mindset!\n\nWhen:\nMarch 5\, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET\n\nWhere:\nValhalla Hotel & Conference Centre\, Thunder Bay OR\nVirtually\, via Zoom Platform\n\nWho:\nThis workshop is for health and social care providers\, developmental services providers & palliative care specialists!\n\nThis workshop will offer:\n\nAn introduction to the work of the IDD Palliative Care Network (IDD PCN)\nIntro to palliative care with IDD & collaborative care team\nEssential conversations\nEarly identification in IDD\nPain & symptom management\nGrief & loss\nNext steps (IDD Palliative Tool Kit & resources)\n\nRegister for this FREE Workshop by clicking HERE! \nSubject Matter Experts:\n\n\n\nTracey Human\, RN\, CHPCN(C)\nChair\, IDD PCN\nDirector | Consultant \nPalliative Care\, Pain & Symptom Management Consultation (PPSMC)\, Toronto Region\n\n\n\nJanet Elder\, RB\, BScN\, CHPCN(C)\nCo-Chair\, IDD PCN\nConsultant\nPalliative Care\, Pain & Symptom Management Consultation (PPSMC)\, South West Ontario Region\n\n\nAngie Gonzales\, RN\, MN\nCo-Chair\, IDD PCN\nClinical Nurse Specialist | Nurse Professional Practice Lead\nPlus 45 Clinic\, Surrey Place\, Toronto\n\n\nBob Parke\, Bioethicist\nMember\, IDD PCN\nSubject Matter Expert in Rights & Ethics\n\n\nTeresa Donaldson\nMember\, IDD PCN Educator\nSubject Matter Expert in IDD & Palliative Care\nDevelopment Services Specialist\n\n\nMichael Mackenzie\, \nMember\, IDD PCN Educator\,\nSubject Matter Expert in IDD & Palliative Care\nQuality of Life Coordinator\, Montage Support Services\, Toronto
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/equity-in-care-palliative-care-for-people-living-with-intellectual-developmental-disabilities-idd/
LOCATION:Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre\, 1 Valhalla Inn Rd\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7E 6J1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260106T162233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T163151Z
UID:16937-1772179200-1772204400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:LEAP Paramedic - Thunder Bay
DESCRIPTION:What:\nLEAP Paramedic is a blended learning course for paramedics and Emergency Medical Service professionals that teaches the essential practical knowledge\, attitudes\, and skills to provide a palliative approach to care on-site.\n\nWhen:\nFebruary 27\, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET\n\nWhere:\n105 Junot Ave S.\, Thunder Bay (Superior North Emergency Medical Services headquarters)\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nDefine the palliative care approach and the role of paramedics in providing it.\nDescribe a framework to assist in making clinical decisions related to palliative and end-of-life care.\nAssess and recommend an initial treatment plan for pain; delirium; dyspnea; and nausea\, vomiting\, and hydration.\nRecognize signs and symptoms of palliative care emergencies.\nPerform essential discussions related to palliative and end-of-life care in daily work.\nRecognize signs of imminent death and describe your role in preparing patients and families for last days and hours.\n\nPartial travel reimbursements are now available to EMS staff working in Northwestern Ontario!\nFor more information and to register for this FREE workshop\, click HERE!
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/leap-paramedic-thunder-bay/
LOCATION:SNEMS Headquarters\, 105 Junot Ave. S.\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7B 4X6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251210T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161845Z
UID:16707-1772107200-1772110800@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice - Sitting with Grief: Supporting Patients & Families
DESCRIPTION:Key Audience: Health & Social Care Providers\n\nThe Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents:\nSitting with Grief: Supporting Patients & Families\nWhen:\nFebruary 26\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET\nSession Info:\n\n\nGrief is a universal experience\, yet supporting others through it can be deeply challenging. \nIn this session\, Eugene Dufour guides healthcare providers in understanding the complexities of grief and offers practical methods for sitting with patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. Participants will gain skills to provide compassionate care while maintaining their own emotional wellbeing. \n\n\nSpeaker:\nEugene Dufour\, Grief Specialist\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/northwest-grief-bereavement-community-of-practice-sitting-with-grief-supporting-patients-families/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grief & Bereavement CoP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260119T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T153125Z
UID:17043-1771502400-1771506000@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:End of Life Explained: Understanding What Happens When We Die
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nEnd of Life Explained: Understanding What Happens When We Die\n\n\nSession Info:\n\nDescribe physical changes that occur when the body is nearing end of life.\nIdentify approaches to assessing for symptoms at the end of life\nDescribe interventions for pain & symptom management at end of life\nReflect on how understanding and demystifying end of life can reduce fear & help patients and families feel more at ease.\n\nSpeaker:\nDr. Megan Sellick\, MD\, Palliative Care Physician\, Program Director of Family Medicine Palliative Care Residency\, NOSM U\nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/cerah-speaker-series-with-dr-megan-sellick-md/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260120T201906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145318Z
UID:17052-1770885000-1770913800@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Building the Circle of Care: Education for Providers Supporting Indigenous Community Caregivers - Ottawa
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAbout:\nThis 7-hour course introduces key palliative care concepts\, tools\, and resources from the Walking Alongside Indigenous Peoples who are Seriously Ill curriculum. Participants will gain practical skills to better support and educate community and family caregivers.\nLearning highlights include:\n\n\nRefresher on the palliative approach to care\nGuided overview and hands-on use of the Walking Alongside resource suite\nIntroduction to the Indigenous Family & Community Caregiver Journey Manual—from understanding illness and planning next steps to daily caregiving and supporting quality of life through end of life\n\n\nWhen:\nFebruary 12\, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM\nLunch & two nutrition breaks will be provided\nWhere:\nSt. Margaret’s Church\, 206 Montréal Rd\, Ottawa (Vanier)\nOntario\n\nFacilitators:\nHolly Prince\, Indigenous Social Worker\nSherri Henderson\, Registered Nurse\nKassandra Fernandes\, Curriculum Developer\nJessica Wyatt\, Knowledge Broker\nElder Reverend Cannon Aigah Attagutsiak\n\nSpace is limited! Register for FREE by clicking HERE!\nRegistration closes January 28\, 2026
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/building-the-circle-of-care-education-for-providers-supporting-indigenous-community-caregivers/
LOCATION:St. Margaret’s Church\, 206 Montreal Rd\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260108T174834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T174834Z
UID:16953-1770292800-1770296400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:NWDWG Speaker Series: The Journey After a Dementia Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Space is limited so you must call 807-684-3066 to register for this event
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/nwdwg-speaker-series-the-journey-after-a-dementia-diagnosis/
LOCATION:55 Plus Centre\, 700 River Street\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7A 3S6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20260108T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T174106Z
UID:16946-1769164200-1769169600@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:NWDWG Speaker Series: The Journey After Dementia Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/nwdwg-speaker-series-the-journey-after-dementia-diagnosis/
LOCATION:Chartwell Hilldale Retirement Residence\, 309 Hilldale Rd\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251216T152006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T152006Z
UID:16729-1768824000-1768827600@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:CERAH Speaker Series with Maaja Sepa
DESCRIPTION:Title:\nThe 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\n\n\nSession Info:\nResearch 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 into a long-term care home and the construct of family at the family and individual levels. This study aimed to explore changes in roles\, relationships\, and identities within and between families along their dementia journeys. The families featured in this study experienced disruptions and transformations of roles\, relationships\, and identities after a family member living with dementia moved into a long-term care home. Both positive and negative changes were described\, which illustrated that dementia was not always a disruptor towards the negative\, but a disruptor toward something new and transformed. \nSpeaker Bio:\nMaaja Sepa\, MHSc\, Specialization in Gerontology\, BSc\nMaaja Sepa holds a Master’s degree in Health Sciences with a specialization in Gerontology from Lakehead University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Guelph. She works closely with the North West Dementia Working Group and Dementia Café: A Place to Belong\, advocating for meaningful engagement and community support for people living with dementia and their families. Under the supervision of Dr. Elaine Wiersma\, Maaja’s research examined the evolving roles\, relationships\, and identities of people living with dementia and their families following diagnosis and transition into a long-term care home. \nMaaja’s commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults in Northwestern Ontario is rooted in her close bond with her grandmothers. These relationships inspired her lifelong dedication to fostering age-inclusive communities and promoting dignity and belonging for older adults. \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/cerah-speaker-series-with-maaja-sepa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251124T183032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T183128Z
UID:16692-1768478400-1768482000@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice: Acknowledging Care Provider Grief
DESCRIPTION:Key Audience: Health & Social Care Providers\n\nThe Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents:\nAcknowledging Care Provider Grief\nWhen:\nJanuary 15\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET\nSession Info:\n\nDo you work in healthcare? Do you support and care for people who are on their end-of-life journey? Have you supported someone who has died? You may and can experience grief when someone you have cared for dies.\n\nJoin us for a discussion and exploration of how to acknowledge and support this loss and grief journey.\n\nSpeaker:\nValerie Jensen\, RN\, Regional Palliative Care Clinical Coach\nKimberly Ramsbottom\, HBSW\, RSW\, MSW\, Outreach Program Coordinator\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/16692/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251020T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T180622Z
UID:16592-1764763200-1764766800@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Education Series: Grief During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO EVERYONE\n\nThe Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Presents:\nGrief During the Holidays with Leanne Davidson\nSession Info:\n\nFor those grieving\, the holidays can entail navigating additional emotional challenges and heightened social anxiety. \nWe will explore the complexities associated with the Christmas season and present a variety of strategies for finding our way through the holidays. \n\nSpeaker:\nLeanne Davidson\,\nAuthor & Blogger\nA Beautiful Pain\, Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls\n\nThis webinar is open to anyone needing support with grief & loss.\nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/16592/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20250417T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T173307Z
UID:14061-1764669600-1764680400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Continuing the Journey: Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities - Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About Continuing the Journey:\nThis 6-hour workshop is intermediate-level and a continuation of the concepts discussed in the Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities workshops. \nWho:\nHealth & social care providers working in Ontario who have already completed Palliative Care for Frontline Workers in Indigenous Communities. \nHow:\nVirtual delivery (Zoom platform)\, completed over two\, 3-hour sessions \nDates & Times:\nDecember 2\, 9\, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (both dates)\nRegistration Deadline: November 21\, 2025 \n  \nRegister HERE\nSpots are limited. This training is designed as an active learning experience. Incomplete attendance or non-participation (e.g.\, camera off\, multitasking) may affect your certificate of completion. \nTravel reimbursements are available to those who qualify; see HERE for more information. \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Wyatt at jlwyatt@lakeheadu.ca
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/continuing-the-journey-palliative-care-for-frontline-workers-in-indigenous-communities-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20250417T171858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T185713Z
UID:14048-1764232200-1764347400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:LEAP Core Training for Indigenous Communities - London
DESCRIPTION:About LEAP Core:\nPallium Canada’s LEAP Core is a 14-hour\, in-depth course* covering key palliative care competencies\, enhanced with culturally relevant concepts and resources. \n*Certified by the CFPC. Claim up to 28.0 Mainpro+ credits \nAll registration fees are fully sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)\, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch – Ontario region. \nWho:\nRegistered health & social care providers working in Ontario who care for Indigenous individuals with a life-limiting illness. \nHow:\nIn-person\, 2-day workshop \nDates & Locations:\nLondon| November 27 – 28\, 2025\nLocation of workshop TBD \nRegistration Deadline: November 14\, 2025 \nSee our Registration Package for more details.\nRegister HERE\nSpots are limited. This training is designed as an active learning experience. Incomplete attendance or non-participation (e.g.\, camera off\, multitasking) may affect your certificate of completion. \nTravel reimbursements are available to those who qualify; see HERE for more information. \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Wyatt at jlwyatt@lakeheadu.ca
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/14048/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20250829T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T160306Z
UID:16417-1764145800-1764261000@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care for Frontline Workers - Thunder Bay
DESCRIPTION:What:\nEnhance 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.\n\nTopics Include:\n\n\nSetting the Stage for a Palliative Approach to Care\nWorking with Individuals & Families\nAdvance Care Planning\, Capacity & Consent\nPain\nPhysiology of Dying\nGrief & Bereavement\nHelping Relationships & Self Care\nWorking within a TEAM\n\n\nAs well as case study examples for practical learning!\nWhen:\nNovember 26-27\, 2025\n8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (both days)\nBreakfast\, nutrition breaks & lunch will be provided\nWhere:\nConference Room A\, Bartley Residence\nLakehead University Thunder Bay Campus\nTarget Audience:\nAny health or social care provider working in Northwestern Ontario.\nEducation Team:\nValerie Jensen\, RN\nJessica McAnulty\, RSW\, MSW\nMay Remenda\, Knowledge Broker\nREGISTER NOW BY CLICKING HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/palliative-care-for-frontline-workers-2/
LOCATION:Bartley Conference Room\, Lakehead University Thunder Bay Campus\, 955 Oliver Road\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7B5E1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251020T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T180541Z
UID:16583-1763035200-1763038800@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Northwest Grief & Bereavement Community of Practice Education Series - Grief Literacy: Increasing Our Ability to Support One Another in Our Grief
DESCRIPTION:Session Info:\nGrief is a universal experience\, yet it is often misunderstood and experienced in isolation. This session explores how greater grief literacy can help us feel more confident supporting others – and ourselves – after loss.\n\nThrough discussion and reflection\, participants will consider practical ways to build workplaces and communities that recognize grief as a shared human experience and respond with understanding and care.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\nSusan Cadell is a social work researcher and adjunct professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at University of Waterloo in Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada. Susan is passionate about talking about grief. She does research about positive aspects of stress and coping in various health situations. She focuses on grief through exploring making meaning\, spirituality\, palliative care and tattoos of all kinds.\nThis webinar is open to anyone needing support with grief & loss.\nRegister for this FREE webinar by clicking HERE
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/gbcop_susancadell/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20251001T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T161908Z
UID:16550-1762948800-1762952400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Disenfranchised Grief: Exploring the Importance of Spiritual Processing for Culturally Diverse Personal Support Workers in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Session Info:\nExploring the often-overlooked grief experiences of culturally diverse PSWs in long-term care homes\, this presentation contributes to filling a gap in grief research by centering the voices of PSWs and advocating for a cultural shift in long-term care—normalizing grief discussions\, reducing stigma\, and developing policies and practices that strengthen staff well-being\, resilience\, and retention. PSWs form close bonds with residents yet receive little recognition or structured support when residents die\, underscoring the urgent need to explore the themes of: the invisible emotional burden of repeated loss\, reliance on peer and spiritual coping strategies\, the influence of cultural identity on grief expression\, and the impact of unsupported grief on job satisfaction and retention. Grief needs to be acknowledged as part of PSWs’ professional reality\, and for culturally and spiritually responsive supports to be implemented. \nSpeaker Bio:\nKC Woilford is a registered Social Worker from Northern Ontario\, currently completing a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Gerontology at Lakehead University. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Work and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology\, both with distinction. KC’s professional focus is in long-term care\, palliative care\, and dementia care\, where she coaches Gentle Persuasive Approaches and has completed advanced certifications in cultural safety\, dementia care\, palliative care\, and leadership. \n\nHer research\, supervised by Dr. Jo Ann Vis\, examines disenfranchised grief among Personal Support Workers in long-term care\, highlighting how unsupported grief impacts well-being\, job satisfaction\, and retention. \nDeeply committed to culturally safe and person-centred care\, KC acknowledges her work and learning take place on the traditional lands of Fort William First Nation\, signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. She aims to influence workplace culture and policy to better support frontline caregivers\, reduce psychological injury\, and strengthen resident care. \n\nTo register for this free CERAH Speaker Series\, please click HERE.
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/16550/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20250827T164141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T164141Z
UID:16483-1759924800-1759928400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care ECHO Series: Palliative Care Assessment Tools
DESCRIPTION:Session Info:\n\nThis session will explore various assessment tools essential for providing a palliative approach to care from a holistic perspective. \nJoin us to build your “toolbox” and enhance your ability to deliver compassionate\, high- quality palliative care. \n\nWhen:\nOctober 8\, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT \nRegister for this FREE Webinar by clicking HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/palliative-care-echo-series-palliative-care-assessment-tools/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114226
CREATED:20250417T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T185752Z
UID:14037-1759912200-1760027400@cerah.lakeheadu.ca
SUMMARY:LEAP Core Training for Indigenous Communities - Sudbury
DESCRIPTION:About LEAP Core:\nPallium Canada’s LEAP Core is a 14-hour\, in-depth course* covering key palliative care competencies\, enhanced with culturally relevant concepts and resources. \n*Certified by the CFPC. Claim up to 28.0 Mainpro+ credits \nAll registration fees are fully sponsored by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)\, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch – Ontario region. \nWho:\nRegistered health & social care providers working in Ontario who care for Indigenous individuals with a life-limiting illness. \nHow:\nIn-person\, 2-day workshop \nDates & Locations:\nSudbury | October 8 – 9\, 2025\nLocation of workshop TBD \nRegistration Deadline: September 19\, 2025 \nSee our Registration Package for more details.\nRegister HERE\nSpots are limited. This training is designed as an active learning experience. Incomplete attendance or non-participation (e.g.\, camera off\, multitasking) may affect your certificate of completion. \nTravel reimbursements are available to those who qualify; see HERE for more information. \nQuestions? Contact Jessica Wyatt at jlwyatt@lakeheadu.ca
URL:https://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/event/leap-core-training-for-indigenous-communities-sudbury/
ORGANIZER;CN="CERAH":MAILTO:cerah@lakeheadu.ca
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