Hospice Northwest Services

24/07/2025

Hospice Northwest is offering a 5-week virtual (Zoom) grief support group for individuals living in the District. For more information or to register, please contact 807-626-5570

Please share with anyone in your network who may benefit from this supportive space. 💗

23/07/2025

Words matter when someone's world is falling apart. The right ones create space for grief. The wrong ones can shut down connection exactly when it's needed most.

Small shifts in language can be the difference between someone feeling seen in their grief versus feeling like they need to manage your discomfort about their grief.

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22/07/2025

Experiencing loss while juggling school, friendships, home life and exploring identity and individuality can be challenging. YouthGrief.ca has stories by young people about their to help other teens who may be struggling with something similar.

14/07/2025

It is common to grieve expected losses before they occur. Learn more and find helpful suggestions here https://buff.ly/YdyEyjL at AboutGrief, from the Canadian Grief Alliance.

11/07/2025

Hospice Northwest invites you to share a photo that captures your personal journey with grief for our 4th annual Personal Lens on Grief photography exhibit. Along with your photo, you’ll be invited to share a short reflection about your grief journey. All photos will be displayed at Hospice Northwest throughout November and showcased during the Healing Through Grief Conference on November 18, 2025.

📅 Submission Deadline: October 5, 2025
📞 To submit or learn more, call 807-626-5570.

11/07/2025

A decline in health can trigger many losses. Learn more and find helpful suggestions here https://buff.ly/3rK4STw at AboutGrief, from the Canadian Grief Alliance.

07/07/2025

🌿 Join us for the Healing Through Grief Conference on November 18, 2025, 9 AM – 4 PM at the Superior Inn (or join virtually from the region!)

Come connect, learn, and discover tools to help you move through your grief journey with care and support. We hope to see you there. 💜

📅 In-person: $60 | Virtual: $20

📞 Register online by visiting: https://www.hospicenorthwest.ca/grief-conference/ or call 807-626-5570.

04/07/2025

On July 3rd, we recognize National Bereaved Parents Day, a day to honour and hold space for all parents who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a child, at any age or stage. Grief has no timeline, and the love for a child never fades. Today, and every day, we extend our compassion and solidarity to bereaved parents and caregivers. ❤️

04/07/2025

July is Bereaved Parents Month, a time to gently hold space for the deep grief and endless love that bereaved parents and grandparents carry every day.

If you or someone you love is living with the loss of a child or grandchild, we invite you to join us for a Circle of Friends workshop created with care and compassion, offering a safe space to simply be. 💜

To register, call 807 626 5570 or email sophie@hospicenorthwest.ca

04/07/2025

The Mount Pleasant Group Equity in Action Award recognizes existing or new hospice-led initiatives that have improved access to hospice palliative care services for equity-deserving communities. This award is open to any HPCO member hospice providing service in the province of Ontario. 2025 Award Th...

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

Hospice Northwest Services has a one year internship position available. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

COME WORK WITH US AS A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Are you an outgoing and compassionate individual who enjoys engaging with people and helping others in your community? Are you interested in working in a positive and flexible team environment where you will use your skills to connect others to meaningful volunteer opportunities? Do you have great communication skills, are detail orientated, identify as a self starter and are highly organized?

Hospice Northwest Services has an opening for a one-year contract Community Engagement Assistant position. If you feel this position would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for applicants 18 years of age or older who are interested in transitioning to a new career in non-profit/volunteer management, or are unemployed/underemployed and who are entering a new field.

Key duties and Responsibilities:
-Engage with the public to help advertise volunteer opportunities at Hospice Northwest, as well as help promote public educational opportunities
-Assist with all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, retention, appreciation and management of 150 hospice volunteers
-Update and assist with managing records, metrics, information and volunteer communications
-Assist with creation and ex*****on of volunteer communications, meetings and workshops
-Help plan and execute promotional, fundraising and/or educational public events
-Maintain public resources, (website, resource library) with valuable information on topics related to death, dying, illness and grief
-Complete the HNW volunteer training program and utilize that training to support clients/volunteers during work hours
-Be flexible to allow for occasional evening and weekend availability
Qualifications:
• 18 years or older
• Must be the first time working in this field
• Reside in Thunder Bay and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Programs
• Excellent communication skills
Deadline to Apply July 25, 2025
Start date TBD
Please send cover letter and resume to info@hospicenorthwest.ca