Thursday March 4th | 7pm EST
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Colour) Death Cafes: The BIPOC community experiences dying and death as a direct result of systemic and environmental racism, oppression, and violence. HHA acknowledges the need for conversation among community members with a BIPOC Facilitator. We are committed to increasing equity within our organization and remain accountable by decentering whiteness and unpacking privilege as it relates to end-of-life transitions.Wednesday March 10 | 7pm
Pet Lovers Death Cafes For many, their pet is their family. Further, the loss of a pet is often the first significant death experience. We welcome pet lovers to conversation with others who recognize that the loss of our pet can be equally as devastating as the loss of a human loved one.Thursday March 18 | 7:00 pm EST
Many Faces of CompassionVirtual Workshop Series: When compassion comes on four legs works
Tuesday March 23 | 7pm EST
A community facing common and unique experiences around dying, death, loss and grief needed somebody to create a space that was inclusive, non-judgemental, open and aware. Enter HHA. We are honoured to provided Facilitators, who by identifying as members of the community, opens up the important conversation.Friday March 26 | 12:30 pm EST
Death Cafes are non-judgemental space to gather and talk about dying, death, mortality, grief and loss; with no agenda or set outcomes.At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Even in these uncertain times, one certainty remains...talking about death and dying.
Thursday April 1 | 7pm EST
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Colour) Death Cafes: The BIPOC community experiences dying and death as a direct result of systemic and environmental racism, oppression, and violence. HHA acknowledges the need for conversation among community members with a BIPOC Facilitator. We are committed to increasing equity within our organization and remain accountable by decentering whiteness and unpacking privilege as it relates to end-of-life transitions.Saturday April 17 | 3pm EST
‘Spoonie’ is a term of endearment and empowerment assumed by the community of people who suffer from chronic pain. This way of living can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Our facilitator, a Spoonie herself, invites those who experience their mortality differently and daily, into a warm space for this dialogue.April 22 | 7pm EST
Many Faces of CompassionVirtual Workshop Series:
How to Talk to Children about Dying and Death
What does dying and death look like through the eyes of a child? Join us for an impactful virtual session discussing ways adults can support children and youth as they process emotions and feelings about death and healthy ways to grieve.
Tuesday April 23 | 7pm EST
A community facing common and unique experiences around dying, death, loss and grief needed somebody to create a space that was inclusive, non-judgemental, open and aware. Enter HHA. We are honoured to provided Facilitators, who by identifying as members of the community, opens up the important conversation.Thursday May 20 | 7pm EST
Many Faces of CompassionVirtual Workshop Series:
The Many Colours of Grief: Have you ever felt misunderstood? We invite you to join our virtual session, as we explore Personality Dimensions®, a workshop designed to learn more about yourself and others so you can be more effective in everyday relationships, work, and life. Discovering what makes us unique.
Friday May 28 | 12:30 pm EST
Death Cafes are non-judgemental space to gather and talk about dying, death, mortality, grief and loss; with no agenda or set outcomes.At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Even in these uncertain times, one certainty remains...talking about death and dying.
Thursday June 17 | 7pm EST
Many Faces of CompassionVirtual Workshop Series:
We invite you to join us, for a virtual event filled with inspiration from an “unconventional” coming-of-age story of Alexander Andras. Alexander shares his journey of self discovery and the support from his community along the way.
HHA Death Cafe Facilitator Roundtable - Closed Event
Tuesday April 6 2021 7pm - 8:30pm
Via Zoom, hosted by HHA's Death Cafe Program Manager, Kayla Moryoussef.
Our National Team committed to education and community outreach for HHA will come together to grow our work and advance our ability to care.
Future Dates Include: | Tuesday July 16 2021
Facilitators can email Kayla@HomeHospiceAssociation.com to RSVP.
MAiD [Medical Assistance in Dying] Death Cafe
New Dates Coming Soon
The purpose of this Death Cafe is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to discuss thoughts, questions, fears and experiences around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and help alleviate the stigma attached to it, for both those who seek MAiD and those affected by this type of loss.