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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
Session Info: Exploring 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 […]
Session Info: Grief 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. Through discussion and reflection, participants will consider practical ways to build workplaces and communities that recognize grief as […]
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.