Twenty-seven organizations funded to expand community-based grief, bereavement, and emotional wellness initiatives HALIFAX, NS – May 4, 2026 – The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) announced today that 27 nonprofit and community-based organizations across the province will receive $715,000 in funding through the Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants, funded by the Province of […]
We’re Hiring: Program Assistant – Education (Seasonal employment Full time – Canada Summer Jobs #5316090) Looking to make a real impact in your community? Join NSHPCA and support education initiatives that strengthen palliative care and grief support across Nova Scotia. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, supporting learning, and helping […]
The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association is heartbroken by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. We hold the families, friends, first responders, and the entire community in our thoughts during this incredibly painful time. Although this happened far from Nova Scotia, it is a national tragedy. Many Nova Scotians may feel shaken, saddened, […]
Conference 2025 is now open!
Dear colleagues and partners, I am writing to share that the NSHPCA office will be closed from December 24, 2025, through January 4, 2026, and will reopen on January 5, 2026. As we approach the holiday season and reflect on the year coming to a close, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the important […]
Community Funding Grants Information Webinar
Hello, Thank you to everyone who registered for our recent webinar, Short on Sunlight: Grief, Winter & The Holidays, held on December 9th, 2025. Our presenters, Linden Hardie & Matthew Fillier shared some very valuable insights, reflections and resources, and we are so grateful to those of you who were able to take the time to […]
