Soaring Spirits Canada

10/11/2026

Hospice and palliative care does not end at death — its impact continues through grief. On World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, we acknowledge the emotional, spiritual, and practical support that helps families navigate loss.

Widowed people deserve ongoing care, community, and understanding. We’re here to walk with you.

10/10/2026

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and for widowed people, mental health isn’t a side topic — it’s part of everyday life. Grief changes your brain, your energy, your focus, your sense of safety. And none of that means you’re “doing it wrong.” It means you’re human.

Today we honour every widowed person carrying invisible weight while still showing up for life in whatever way they can. You’re not alone. You are part of a community that understands.

10/09/2026

Widowed people often worry they’re “too much” or “too sad” or “too complicated.”

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we want to say this clearly: You are not a burden. Your grief is not a burden. Your story matters. Community is built by showing up for one another — and we’re honoured to show up for you.

10/08/2026

Mental Illness Awareness Week reminds us how vital connection is. Peer support — especially among widowed people — can be life changing.

A simple “me too” can ease isolation. A shared story can open a door. A cup of coffee with someone who understands can shift an entire day.

Our Regional Social Groups are here for you, coast to coast. Find them here https://soaringspirits.org/event-regions/

10/06/2026

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we want to highlight something important: Grief is not a mental illness — but grief can absolutely impact mental health.

Widowed people often navigate anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and exhaustion. None of this is weakness. It’s the natural impact of profound loss.

You deserve care, understanding, and community support.

09/29/2026

In honor of Camp Widow coming to Calgary this weekend for the first time . . . we are throwing it back to the first ever Camp Widow Toronto! 🤩 🌆

In 2014, Soaring Spirits International hosted the very first international Camp Widow event in Toronto, Canada. This first Camp Widow Toronto would not have been possible without the generosity of a Rotary International Grant as well as the hard work of Marny Williams and Beth Bailey from the Hummingbird Centre for Hope.

Here we are 12 years later, and there now exists an entire organization solely dedicated to bringing Soaring Spirits resources and programs to the Canadian community . As we reflect on the first Camp Widow Toronto, we are celebrating the first Camp Widow Calgary hosted by Soaring Spirits Canada -- and looking forward to a future of many more "firsts" as Camp Widow and Soaring Spirits continue to grow and touch the lives of widowed people everywhere.

See you in Calgary! 🇨🇦 ❤️

09/29/2026

The first look at some of your beautiful smiling faces from Camp Widow Calgary 2026! What an exciting, incredible, and invigorating weekend with Soaring Spirits Canada 🌟💥

We can't wait to share more photos very soon! Stay tuned . . . 📸🧡

09/28/2026

Did you wake up this morning feeling completely hit by an emotional wall?

Welcome to the “Camp Crash.” If you are feeling physically exhausted, emotionally drained, or hit by a sudden wave of heavy grief, please know: This is entirely normal!

Here is your Post-Camp Self-Care Checklist:

- Permit yourself to skip non-urgent tasks today.
- Hydrate and eat
- Embrace the quiet.
- Stay connected with the friends you made.
- Look through your photos and journal about your favourite moments.
- Put one idea from a workshop into practice this week. Small steps can lead to meaningful change.

Remember, Camp Widow® Calgary wasn’t the end of your journey; it was another step forward. Your widowed community is still here, walking beside you.

If you have experienced Camp Crash at any of our Camps after returning home, what helped you through it? Post your story in the comments; it may be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

09/26/2026

Thank you Unison Alberta and Carolyn Kury de Castillo for sharing our message.

https://youtu.be/SPDuwloa3fI?si=BULcbNDST1jxsYOJ

After losing a spouse, even the most supportive family and friends ...

09/26/2026

Sneak peek … official photos coming soon.
But this is what HOPE and Community look like.

Long Live Love