HALIFAX, NS – October 7, 2025 – The Nova Scotia Grief Alliance (NSGA), co-led by the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) and Nova Scotia Health, announced today that it will host the first annual Nova Scotia Provincial Grief Symposium on National Grief and Bereavement Day, November 18, 2025. The theme of the symposium … Continued
Additional $700,000 in funding will be made available to support further grief and emotional wellness initiatives across Nova Scotia Halifax, NS – September 24, 2025 – The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) announced today that the application process for the Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants will officially open on September 29, 2025. The … Continued
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The application process for Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants will open on September 29, 2025! We’re inviting non-profits and community-based groups partnered with non-profits across Nova Scotia to apply for funding to support local grief, loss, and emotional wellness initiatives. Let’s keep building compassionate, community-led care — together. Learn more and get ready to apply: … Continued
Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants Phase Three – Coming Soon! The next round of Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants is on the way – and we’re inviting non-profits, as well as community-based organizations partnered with non-profits across Nova Scotia, to apply for support in delivering meaningful, healing work. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or … Continued
Eastern Region Roundtable – Join the Conversation on Grief. We’re excited to invite you to the Eastern Region Roundtable, a community-led event focused on grief, loss, and emotional wellness in Nova Scotia. This in-person gathering is co-led by NSHPCA and Nova Scotia Health and offers a welcoming space to connect, listen, and share insights. Whether … Continued
HALIFAX, N.S. – A new province-wide initiative dedicated to strengthening grief support through community-based education, resource sharing and collaboration has now launched. The Nova Scotia Grief Alliance is a partnership between Nova Scotia Health and the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association, developed with the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the … Continued
Please access the following link to register for the January 13, 2025 Healing Pathways Information Webinar: Healing Pathways Information Webinar Registration Link
Funding totaling $500,000 will be allocated to eligible nonprofit organizations across Nova Scotia HALIFAX, NS – January 8, 2025 – The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) is excited to announce the Phase Two launch of the Healing Pathways Community Funding Program, now open for applications from eligible nonprofit community organizations. Following the success … Continued
Grief is a deeply personal experience shaped by cultural backgrounds, personal beliefs, and individual circumstances. Across Nova Scotia, communities carry the burden of grief and loss, each feeling its impact in unique ways, highlighting the critical need for connection. The paths to healing are diverse and influenced by factors such as geography and access to … Continued
NSHPCA is pleased to announce that the opening of Phase Two of the Healing Pathways Community Funding Program will be announced soon. Please Subscribe to our newsletter at the link below for future funding updates! healingpathways.nshpca.ca/contact/
Half Time (.5 FTE), 2 year Pilot Project Anticipated start date: Early 2025 Compensation: $25,000 – $30,000 per annum Who We are Pictou County Palliative Care Society (PCPCares) (non-profit). PCPCares enables compassionate non-medical care of those living with a life-threatening illness for which no cure is available. We assist individuals being cared for in their … Continued
Remember. Reflect. Connect. On November 19, 2024, we observe National Grief and Bereavement Day—a day dedicated to honouring grief, fostering connections, and reflecting on how we support one another in times of loss. Grief often silences us. As individuals, we may hesitate to ask for help, and as supporters, we can feel unsure of … Continued
