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SUMMARY:Hospice Education Session - Windsor Campus
DESCRIPTION:Honouring Indigenous Perspectives at End-of-Life: Culture\, Language\, and Traditions \nThis one-hour presentation explores Indigenous perspectives on end-of-life\, with a focus on cultural understanding\, respect\, and wholistic care. Participants will learn about language and terminology related to death and dying\, traditional end-of-life rituals\, and the role of traditional medicines in Indigenous cultures. The presentation will also introduce the Medicine Wheel\, highlighting the cycle of life\, the significance of the four directions\, seasons\, colours\, and medicines. This session supports increased cultural awareness and culturally safe approaches when supporting Indigenous individuals\, families\, and communities at end-of-life. \n  \nSpeaker: Arlene King\, Indigenous Patient Navigator\, Windsor Regional Hospital\, Cancer Centre \nDate: Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm; Presentation begins at 5:30 pm \nLocation: The Hospice Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress St.\, Windsor – Administration Building #600 \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca. \n  \nHospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/january-education-session-2026-windsor/
LOCATION:Windsor Campus\, 6038 Empress Street\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8T1B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:Hospice Education Session - Erie Shores Campus
DESCRIPTION:Honouring Indigenous Perspectives at End-of-Life: Culture\, Language\, and Traditions \nThis one-hour presentation explores Indigenous perspectives on end-of-life\, with a focus on cultural understanding\, respect\, and wholistic care. Participants will learn about language and terminology related to death and dying\, traditional end-of-life rituals\, and the role of traditional medicines in Indigenous cultures. The presentation will also introduce the Medicine Wheel\, highlighting the cycle of life\, the significance of the four directions\, seasons\, colours\, and medicines. This session supports increased cultural awareness and culturally safe approaches when supporting Indigenous individuals\, families\, and communities at end-of-life. \n  \nSpeaker: Arlene King\, Indigenous Patient Navigator\, Windsor Regional Hospital\, Cancer Centre \nDate: Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026 \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm; Presentation begins at 5:30 pm \nLocation: The Hospice Erie Shores Campus\, 197 Talbot St. W. – Welcome Centre \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca. \n  \nHospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/january-education-session-2026-leamington/
LOCATION:Erie Shores Campus Welcome Centre\, 197 Talbot Street West\, Leamington\, Ontario\, N8H 1N8
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:February Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Talking About Death Won’t Kill You: The Importance of Communicating Care \nA palliative approach to care invites a different kind of communication\, one grounded in deep listening\, and accompaniment rather than fixing or persuading.  This presentation focuses on how we can support families through emotionally complex conversations\, including expressions of fear\, hope\, guilt\, and uncertainty.  Participants will consider the role of presence and reflect on how compassionate communication can foster trust\, meaning\, and a sense of not being alone at the end of life. \n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller\, Associate Professor – School of Social Work\, Director – Centre of Education and Research on Aging & Health (CERAH) Lakehead University \nDate: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nFormat:   Webinar – Participants can attend via Zoom either individually or as part of a viewing group hosted at either the Erie Shores or Windsor Campus.  The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups \n\nErie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca. \n  \nHospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/february-education-session-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:March Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Deaf Culture and American Sign Language \nCommunication is an important part of providing quality of care at end of life and language barriers can impact this care.  This presentation provides an introduction to Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL).  By understanding Deaf culture and appropriate communication practices\, healthcare providers can deliver more compassionate\, equitable\, and person-centered care for Deaf and hard of hearing/deafened individuals and their families. \n  \nSpeaker: Peter Skarp\, Canadian Hearing Services \nDate: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \nFormat: Webinar – Participants can attend via Microsoft Teams either individually or as part of a viewing group hosted at the Erie Shores Campus or the Windsor Campus.  The Microsoft Teams link will be provided upon registration. \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups \n\nErie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca. \n  \nHospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/march-education-session/
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:April Education Session
DESCRIPTION:How Many Goodbyes Can One Heart Hold? Exploring the Hidden Emotional Toll of Caring in Palliative Care \nCaring for others at the end of life is deeply meaningful work\, but it also asks something of the heart.  Over time\, the accumulation of goodbyes and shared human moments can leave a lasting emotional imprint\, regardless of whether we pause to acknowledge it.  This session explores the often unspoken experience of grief in caregiving roles across healthcare and community settings\, and how repeated exposure to loss can shape our well-being\, relationships\, and sense of purpose. \n  \nPresenters: \n\nAlisha Leventis\, Palliative Clinical Coach\, The Hospice\nMaria Giannotti\, Coordinator Supportive Care\, EIDAR\, Community Outreach\, The Hospice\n\nDate: Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 \nFormat: Webinar – Participants can attend via Microsoft Teams either individually or as part of a viewing group hosted at the Erie Shores Campus or the Windsor Campus.  The Microsoft Teams link will be provided upon registration. \nTime:  Doors open and a light meal is provided at 5:00 pm for the on-site viewing groups \n\nErie Shores Campus (197 Talbot St. W.\, Leamington) – Welcome Centre\nWindsor Campus (6038 Empress St.\, Windsor) – Administrative Building #600\n\nPresentation begins at 5:30 pm \n  \nFor more information\, please contact (519) 974-7100 ext. 2277 or email education@thehospice.ca. \n  \nHospice Education Sessions are generously supported by The Don and Gail Rodzik Education Endowment.
URL:https://www.thehospice.ca/event/april-education-session-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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