Session Info: Join our first ECHO of 2025 and learn how a palliative approach can assist in stroke recovery and care. This webinar will give health and social care providers practical strategies for managing complex symptoms, addressing communication challenges, and supporting emotional and psychosocial needs. Learn how to integrate advance care planning and shared decision-making […]
Session Info: CERAH is excited to host a transformative webinar that aims to build bridges between health-care providers and patients through the power of digital storytelling. Discover how Our Voices, Our Stories Initiative, led by Dr. Ide Costa, Associate Director at CERAH, and supported by Wounds Canada, can be used as an educational tool to drive […]
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. When: March 6 & 7 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (both days) Nutrition breaks & lunch will be provided Where: The […]
Workshop Description: Join us for a half-day workshop designed to support healthcare providers in navigating the impact of grief in the workplace. With specialist Keynote, Eugene Dufour, this workshop will provide tools to understand grief, develop coping strategies, and practice self-care. In this Workshop, you will: Identify different types of grief Understand the impact of […]
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 […]
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.