Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

09/05/2025

We’re proud to be partnering with Healthcare Excellence Canada, a Bronze Sponsor helping shape safer, more compassionate healthcare for everyone.

Don't miss out on this year's premier hospice palliative care conference. Join us in Nanaimo, British Columbia, from October 22–25. Find all the details and register here: https://loom.ly/5NW5E4s.

09/04/2025

Step away from the sessions and into an evening of music and meaning. 🎶

The CHPCA Conference's "Evening of Entertainment" on Friday, October 24th, promises an unforgettable night of "Hope, Joy, and Resilience." Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by powerful performances from multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and storyteller Ed Peekeekoot, joined by his wife, RN and singer-songwriter Gail Peekeekoot. The evening also features the beautiful Celtic songs of Juno nominee Eileen McGann.

It's an evening designed to nourish your spirit. Purchase your $150 ticket, which includes dinner and entertainment, when you register for the conference: https://loom.ly/Cse-W6o.

09/03/2025

Life after cancer treatment can bring new challenges. Connect with others who are also 18 months to 5 years post-treatment in this support group.

Scan the QR code to register or visit the Gilda's Club Toronto website for more info: https://loom.ly/TFYebVY.

09/03/2025

A huge congratulations to the Hospice Society of Greater Halifax for being chosen as part of Imagine Canada and Canada Life's inaugural Capacity Building Program! This is a well-deserved recognition of their dedication to operational excellence and a strong commitment to the people they serve.

Their participation in this program, which focuses on Imagine Canada Standards Accreditation, is a testament to their leadership in the hospice palliative care sector. We're so proud to see Hospice Halifax on this journey towards excellence in governance and transparency, alongside 50 other inspiring organizations.

We're thrilled to announce that 51 organizations across Canada were selected to participate in the Canada Life Capacity Building Program.

These nonprofits and charities will be embarking on the path toward accreditation—strengthening their commitment to operational excellence, transparency, and strong governance.

🔗 Discover these inspiring organizations here: https://buff.ly/1A8296T

🎉 Congratulations!

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
ArtStarts in Schools
Assemblée de la Francophonie de l'Ontario
Asthma Canada
Bladder Cancer Canada
Breast Cancer Canada
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids
Cambridge Food Bank
CancerCare Manitoba Foundation
Centre en sécurité alimentaire de Gatineau
Children First Canada
Christie Refugee Welcome Centre
CityKidz Hamilton
Droplets of Mercy
Easter Seals BC/Yukon
Evermore Gather Grow Lead Inc.
Forests Canada
Fort St. James Public Library Association
The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation
Girl Guides of Canada
Go Green Youth Centre
Go For It Youth Organization
Graffiti Art Programming Inc
Great Lakes Networking Society of BC
Hands for Charity
Hospice Halifax
Indigenous Youth Roots - IYR (Formerly CRE)
International Center For Family Welfare
Kabir Cultural Centre
Kinbridge Community Association
Living with Pride Foundation
Lumenus Community Services
MICYRN
Moisson Rive-Sud
Nunavut Association of Non-Profit Organizations
Oakville Meals on Wheels
Durham R**e Crisis Centre
Parkdale Community Food Bank
Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada
Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre
Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia, Inc.
SAAAC Autism Centre
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation
Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
Saskatoon Food Bank
Shining Lighte Youth Charity
Surrey Place
Voicefound
Wavemakers
The Women's Centre Grey Bruce

09/03/2025

Invest in your professional growth and the future of pediatric palliative care. Sign up for the "Building Bridges" pre-conference symposium on October 22, 2025. This full-day event, presented by the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children and Canada's Pediatric Palliative Care Alliance, will foster enhanced care delivery across hospital, home, and hospice environments through shared knowledge and collaborative efforts. An essential opportunity for all clinicians passionate about this field. To register, visit https://loom.ly/D0oZGH8.

09/02/2025

Equip yourself to provide high-quality palliative care. Join the Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association's (CPCNA) free four-part webinar series, Navigating Palliative Care, starting September 10.

Led by Marie-Laurence Fortin, a registered nurse with over 22 years of palliative care experience, this series will teach you essential skills from early identification to end-of-life support.

The first session, Nurses as Advocates: A Holistic Approach to Palliative Care, is on September 10 from 5-6 PM EST. Don't miss out! Register now for each session you want to attend: https://loom.ly/xUPRv3k.

08/29/2025

The CHPCA office will be closed Friday, August 29 at 12:00PM ET through Monday, September 1 for the Labour Day long weekend. Our office will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 8:00AM.

Le bureau de l'ACSP sera fermé du vendredi 29 août à midi (heure de l'Est) jusqu'au lundi 1er septembre en raison du long week-end de la fête du Travail. Notre bureau rouvrira ses portes le mardi 2 septembre à 8 h.

08/28/2025

The Nova Scotia Grief Alliance is bringing communities together this fall. Regional roundtables and the provincial symposium will provide space for conversation, learning, and collaboration on grief and bereavement support across Nova Scotia.

Roundtable registration is now open. To reserve your spot, please visit nsgriefalliance.com/events

08/28/2025

Wake up to stunning views at The Coast Bastian Hotel! Perfectly perched on Nanaimo's scenic waterfront, it offers breathtaking harbour and ocean vistas. CHPCA Conference attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors can take advantage of these exclusive rates:

⭐ $229 + tax for Coast Kings and Coast Doubles
⭐ $279 + tax for Coast Premium with Ocean View

Book by September 21, 2025 at https://loom.ly/nFpblEs to secure your room.

08/27/2025

CHPCA works tirelessly to improve the end-of-life journey for individuals across Canada. Your gift enables us to provide resources, training, and advocate for policies that prioritize dignity and care for all. Together, we can move compassion forward. To learn more, visit www.chpca.ca/donate.

08/27/2025

Reconnect with Nature for Healing and Support. 🌳

Immerse yourself in the "Pathways to Nature Connectedness Walkshop" on October 23, 2025 (8 AM-12 PM). Led by Dr. Sonya Jakubec, this unique symposium combines learning and an outdoor nature walk to explore the evidence and practical activities for nature connectedness in palliative, end-of-life, and grief care.

Come prepared to connect with nature and gain inspiration. Register here: https://loom.ly/vBfaYsk

08/26/2025

A picture is worth a thousand words, and these photos tell a story of love, family, and joy. We are so moved by this story of a hospice patient who was able to witness his grandson's wedding. This incredible moment, made possible by The Hospice Windsor team and volunteers, shows the profound impact of compassionate care. It's a beautiful testament to living fully, no matter where you are in your journey. 💗