Dryden Regional Palliative Care Committee

07/07/2026

When someone you know has died as a result of substance use, your may be more complicated. MyGrief.ca has a module tailored to support you. https://buff.ly/EiIJpB0

07/07/2026

An infographic about 10 myths that are often encountered in Palliative Care translated into Spanish. Also available in English, French, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese, Cree, Hebrew, Inuinnaqtun, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Tagalog and Kinyarwanda.

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on honouring Indigenous knowledges in palliative care. If you were not able to attend, or would like to watch again, the full session is now available on catch‑up.

This important session explored how Indigenous teachings, relationships and community‑held wisdom can guide more meaningful, culturally grounded care in serious illness, through end of life and in bereavement.

Watch now: link in comments

07/01/2026

🌿 It's tomorrow

We cannot wait to welcome Dr Holly Prince for our free webinar, There Is Medicine in Diversity.

Holly will guide us through an important conversation about how Indigenous knowledges can shape more respectful and culturally grounded palliative care.

You will learn:
✨ How history influences trust and comfort
✨ How Indigenous worldviews can guide care
✨ How to create spaces that honour identity and community
✨ Practical ways to strengthen cultural safety

There is still time to register. Link in comments.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

06/10/2026

If you were able to attend there is now the recording available.

We are excited to welcome Dr Holly Prince, Anishinaabekwe educator and leader in Indigenous palliative care, as our guest for our upcoming free webinar, There Is Medicine in Diversity: Creating Spaces and Places to Honour Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care.

Holly has spent years supporting Indigenous communities and helping care teams understand how history, identity, and connection to land influence care experiences. This session will explore how Indigenous knowledges can guide more respectful, meaningful, and culturally grounded palliative care.

This conversation is designed for PSWs, nurses, and care teams across long term care, home care, and hospice who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen culturally safer care.

🧡 Join us for this important learning opportunity. Link in comments

06/10/2026

Creating Spaces and Places to Honour Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care invites Personal Support Workers are invited to join this meaningful learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and Doing in relation to wellness,caregiving, dying, and death. Presenting by Holly Prince, this session will explore how Indigenous knowledges can help create culturally safe and respectful approaches to palliative care.
Date: June 23,2026 3pm CST
Format: virtual cost:Free

We are excited to welcome Dr Holly Prince, Anishinaabekwe educator and leader in Indigenous palliative care, as our guest for our upcoming free webinar, There Is Medicine in Diversity: Creating Spaces and Places to Honour Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care.

Holly has spent years supporting Indigenous communities and helping care teams understand how history, identity, and connection to land influence care experiences. This session will explore how Indigenous knowledges can guide more respectful, meaningful, and culturally grounded palliative care.

This conversation is designed for PSWs, nurses, and care teams across long term care, home care, and hospice who want to deepen their understanding and strengthen culturally safer care.

🧡 Join us for this important learning opportunity. Link in comments

06/05/2026

Join us and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority on Friday, June 19th for our Anishinaabe Giizhigan Celebrations in honour of ! Don't miss out on a fun-filled afternoon with a free BBQ lunch, activity booths, dancing, drumming and a special guest appearance from Metis Roots/Rock Musician Mitchell Makoons!