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September 30, 2023 - Orange Shirt Day |
“Creating awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of Indian Residential Schools.” Orange Shirt Day Society
Orange Shirt Day is set aside to honour residential school survivors and all those impacted by Residential Schools. In 2013 the idea for this day originated in Williams Lake, BC from Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story of having her new orange shirt taken away from her on her first day of Residential School.
On September 30th, wear an orange shirt in the spirit of reconciliation and to honour Residential School survivors and all those impacted by Residential Schools and (re)affirm your commitment to reconciliation.
As a Centre we are committed to working towards reconciliation and implementing the TRC: Calls to Action, specifically 18-24 which relate to health.
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Pictured: Holly Prince (right) alongside Elder Jo-Anne Gottfriedson in Williams Lake, BC following the delivery of a Palliative Care for Front-Line Workers in Indigenous Communities workshop, April 2023.
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Congratulations to CERAH's Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Dr. Nisha Sutherland, Carlina Marchese, and the North West Dementia Working Group (NWDWG) on receiving the Community Engaged Research Award from Lakehead University during the C2U Expo held June 5th-8th.
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We would like to congratulate the centre's own Holly Prince for receiving three awards in the month of June this year! Holly received the Inclusion Vanguard Award at the annual Canadian Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Ceremony on June 1st, the Carmelita Lawlor Lectureship Award from the Division of Palliative Care at the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Conference on June 11th, and the Denise Brooks Health Equity Champion Award as part of the 2023 Transformative Change Awards from the Alliance for Healthier Communities.
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The team at CERAH are looking to improve how we communicate with you! Please take 5 minutes to complete our survey and let us know how we can improve how and what information we share. There is an option to share your email address to be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card!
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September 19 & 20, 2023 - LEAP Core In-Person Course, Thunder Bay
Registration is open for a LEAP Core Course, Sept. 19 & 20, 2023, in Thunder Bay. Course registration is FREE to healthcare providers in NWO and is limited to 25 spots.
Registration deadline is Sept. 12, 2023.
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September 20, 2023 - 12:00 - 12:45 PM join us for a CERAH Speaker’s Series with Joshua Dolph who will speak on Essential Caregivers in long-term care homes: an examination of caregiving experiences during COVID and perspectives on end-of-life. Joshua is a Masters of Social Work student at Lakehead University. He is interested in working with older adults and improving systems of care and end-of-life.
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October 3-5, 2023 - Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference
The registration deadline (September 22) is quickly approaching for the NWO Palliative Care Conference! You do not want to miss this event featuring highly-esteemed palliative care experts. The conference features a Recognition Luncheon, sponsored by Canadian Virtual Hospice, a free public evening event, opportunities for networking, self-care, & prizes! Every delegate will also receive a copy of the soon-to-be released book “Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest” written by keynotes Drs. Seow and Winemaker.
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Living Well with Dementia Conference |
Registration now open!
Join people living with dementia and care partners to share and learn about: living with resilience amidst dementia, challenging stigma, & connecting with others.
Featuring keynote speeches from Myrna Norman (advocate & person living with dementia) and Rebekah Churchyard (owner of Green Care Farms). This conference for people living with dementia and care partners, is one you don't want to miss!
Register online or by phone!
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Recognition Luncheon - NWO Palliative Care Conference
Do you know an individual or group who demonstrates outstanding leadership in palliative care? Help us acknowledge and show appreciation for Palliative Care Champions in our region at the Recognition Luncheon!
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Caring Connections Chronicle... |
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Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) offers free counselling services and supports to people aged 55 and over who have hearing loss to help improve communication with family, friends, and service providers; stay involved in social activities; and remain safe and independent at home. |
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For Informal Care Providers |
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September 20, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Grieving a Medically Assisted Death |
Join Sadie Mallon for a workshop that will provide you with a safe and supportive space to reflect on and discover ways to support your unique grief journey following a medically assisted death.
To register or for more information, contact: semallon@lakeheadu.ca
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What to do when facing a serious illness: 3 sets of questions to ask your health care team
Receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness can be overwhelming. Often people don't know what the journey will look like. However, there are things you can do to help you communicate with your health care team. For example, you and those closest to you can ask key questions to make sure you understand your illness.
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Consultation on Safe Long-Term Care |
Health Canada is conducting a public consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act. The process is directed at senior citizens and people with disabilities. Input may be given via online survey, email, or by mail. The final day to submit content is Sept. 21, 2023.
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For Health & Social Care Providers |
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NOSM University Palliative Care Education Program - Fall Registration Now Open! Visit the Program Website to register for all sessions starting with September 7, 2023.
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New Podcast! Indigenous Medicine Stories: Anishinaabe mshkiki nwii-dbaaddaan aims to educate health professionals and the public about Indigenous healing. The podcast highlights the lived experiences of Indigenous Knowledge holders, healers, and Elders and help professionals who practice Indigenous healing. Learn more and listen today!
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ARTICLE: From workshop to action - takeaways on equitable access to palliative care. In this article from Healthcare Excellence Canada, national palliative care leaders and Virtual Hospice team members, Holly Prince and Dr. Kelli Stajduhar, speak to the disparity in access to palliative care and the need to co-create solutions with affected communities. They are two members of the Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care collaborative which, with funding from Health Canada, assists communities in improving access to palliative approaches to care with – and for – individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable housing.
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Training modules to support working with caregivers available. Presented by the University of Alberta, six Advanced Caregiver-Centered Care Education modules are available online. Each module focuses on a different aspect of working with and empowering family caregivers and comes with a continuing competency certificate.
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New palliative care training available for physicians. The Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians released five new physician training courses to help physicians and residents prepare for the Royal College examination for the subspecialty in Palliative Medicine. This 1 credit-per-hour self-learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 35 Mainpro+ credits and is available in both English and French.
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Our podcast often features people living with dementia, their care/life partners, and supporters sharing experiences. Through the interviews, guests demonstrate their capacity to live fully. Other episodes include conversations with researchers and advocates. |
Stay up to date with the latest episodes! |
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Disrupting Death: conversations about Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada. Hosts, Kathy Kortes-Miller and Keri-Lyn Durant lead with curiosity as they interview a wide range of guests who know M.A.i.D intimately.
Latest Episode: In this episode Kathy and Keri speak with Helen Long, CEO of Dying with Dignity Canada, an organization whose mission is to ensure access to quality end of life choices and care through advocacy, education and support.
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Contact us if you have any questions about our resources or upcoming events. We are also interested in aging and health news from your region, so please keep in touch! |
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955 Oliver Road, Balmoral Street Centre
Thunder Bay, ON P7B5E1
(807) 343-8010 ext. 7271
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