Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association

10/08/2026

🎬 ONE NIGHT ONLY IN HALIFAX: PAPER FLOWERS

Join the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association and Intersectionnel Films for a special screening of Paper Flowers — the moving film inspired by the true story of Shalin Shah — followed by a panel discussion.

Described as “delicate and enduring” and “transformative,” Paper Flowers is a powerful story of love, resilience, loss and what it means to truly live.

📅 Thursday, November 6
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Halifax Central Library
🎟️ Tickets: $25

Come experience Paper Flowers on the big screen and stay for a meaningful conversation following the film.

Seating is limited. Get your tickets today.

10/05/2026

Upcoming Events Across Nova Scotia

There are plenty of opportunities to connect, learn and strengthen our communities this fall.

From grief support and advance care planning to professional education and provincial conferences, a number of important events are coming up throughout October and November.

Upcoming events include:

💜 Grief Support Group – Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
💛 Advance Care Planning
💜 The Hidden Weight of Care: Navigating Professional Grief in Veteran Long Term Care
💛 Good Life, Good Death Conference
💜 Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium
💛 The Power of Music in Care – MUSIC CARE CONFERENCE 2026
💜 Advance Care Planning Workshop
💛 Second Annual Provincial Grief Symposium

Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, community organization or someone looking for support and connection, we encourage you to explore what’s coming up.

👉 Find event details and registration information:
nshpca.ca/community-events

📣 Do you have an event you would like to showcase?

NSHPCA welcomes submissions of community events related to hospice palliative care, grief and bereavement, caregiving, and end-of-life care. Submit your event to be considered for inclusion on our Community Events page.

10/02/2026

Living Well, Leaving Well: Exploring Newcomer Grief Experiences

Starting a life in a new place can bring hope, opportunity and new beginnings — but it can also involve profound experiences of grief and loss.

For newcomers, grief may extend beyond the death of a loved one. It can include separation from family and community, leaving behind familiar traditions and language, and adjusting to a place that does not yet feel like home.

Join the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association for Living Well, Leaving Well, a free community event exploring newcomer experiences of grief, loss, belonging and connection.

📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
⏰ 3:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Eltuek Arts Centre – Gallery 211, 170 George Street, Sydney

Our speakers include María José Yax-Fraser, PhD Candidate, York University, and Jamie Taylor, Sampson McPhee Law.

This event is free and open to everyone. We especially welcome immigrants, newcomers and refugees, as well as those who work or volunteer with newcomer communities and anyone interested in learning how we can build more compassionate and supportive communities around grief and loss.

Registration is required. Scan the QR code in the image to register.

Please share this event with your networks and help us reach newcomer communities across Cape Breton.

10/02/2026

Come visit NSHPCA at the 2026 Halifax Aging Your Way Expo!
We’ll be there to share information about our work in the community and answer questions you have about palliative care and grief support.

The expo is a free community event for older adults, caregivers, families, people with disabilities and anyone interested in aging well.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax
🎟️ Free admission

Drop by and say hello!

www.rwhc.ca/expo
https://www.facebook.com/events/660589140462346/

10/01/2026

📣 Take Charge of Your Future — Make Your Wishes Known

Have you thought about what matters most to you if a time comes when you’re unable to make your own healthcare decisions?

Join us for a free Advance Care Planning Workshop designed to help you think about your wishes, talk with the people who matter to you, and make sure your choices are understood and respected.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 1:00–2:30 p.m.
📍 647 Bedford Highway, Halifax

💛 Open to all community members

During the workshop, we’ll explore Advance Care Planning, how to communicate your wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers, and the tools available to help you document your preferences.

We encourage you to register in advance and reserve your spot.

👉 Register here: NSHPCA Community Events: https://nshpca.ca/community-events/

Registration at the door is also welcome.

Planning ahead isn’t only about healthcare decisions — it’s about making sure the people you love know what matters to you.

Please share this event with family, friends and anyone in your community who could benefit.

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants!

More than $628,000 is available to support community-led initiatives addressing grief, bereavement and emotional wellness across Nova Scotia.

Not sure where to begin? The attached step-by-step guide explains how to create your funding account, register your organization, open a new application and submit it online.

Applications close November 13, 2026.

Learn more and get started: https://nshpca.ca/healing-pathways/

Please share these resources with organizations and community partners that may be eligible to apply.

09/24/2026

📣 FINAL CALL FOR REGISTRATION!

Join us on October 2, 2026, at the Pictou County Wellness Centre for the Nova Scotia Grief Alliance’s Northern Region Roundtable.

Our keynote and guest speakers -- Serena Lewis, Caitlin Glode and Nyanza Julian from Tajikeimɨk Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness -- will present:

Healing Through Loss: Considering Health Transformation with Grief, Loss and Crisis.
The event will also feature a panel discussion with Jennifer Crossman, Marie Sack, Vivianne LaRiviere and Veronica Bernard.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, listen and strengthen our collective approach to grief support across the Northern Region.

Register now: https://nsgriefalliance.com/events

09/22/2026

The Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants Information Webinar is now available to watch on the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association website.

The webinar provides an overview of the 2027 funding cycle, including eligibility, the application process, key dates, and important information to help organizations prepare their applications.

Applications for the 2027 Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants open September 28, 2026.

If you were unable to attend the live webinar, or would like to revisit any of the information, we encourage you to watch the recording:

WATCH THE WEBINAR:
https://nshpca.ca/feature-webinars/

We encourage you to share the webinar with organizations and community partners who may be interested in applying.

Thank you,

Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association
Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants

09/18/2026

📣 Registration Reminder: Northern Region Roundtable

Join the Nova Scotia Grief Alliance for a day of connection, conversation and collaboration focused on strengthening grief support across Northern Nova Scotia.

The roundtable will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, service providers and other interest holders to:

• Share experiences and resources
• Identify gaps and opportunities
• Build stronger regional connections
• Explore ways to improve grief support in our communities

📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Pictou County Wellness Centre, Advocate Room
2756 Westville Road, New Glasgow

Space is limited. Register today:

https://www.nsgriefalliance.com/events