Natalie Chiasson September 28, 2026 11:35 am Last Updated on September 28, 2026 11:35 am Applications are now open for the 2027 Healing Pathways grant program, the Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) announced. The program, launched in January 2024, has invested more than $1.6 million in 68 community projects across Nova Scotia, supporting initiatives ranging […]
Application Process for 2027 Healing Pathways Community Funding Grants Opens September 28 More Than $628,000 Available to Support Community-Led Grief and Emotional Wellness Initiatives Across Nova Scotia Highlights: More than $628,000 is available for community-led grief, bereavement and emotional wellness initiatives across Nova Scotia. Eligible non-profits and community groups working with registered non-profits […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear NSHPCA Members, Partners, and Supporters, As we approach Giving Tuesday tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the dedication, compassion, and leadership you continue to show in advancing hospice palliative care and grief support across Nova Scotia. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, but here at NSHPCA it […]
Dear colleagues and partners, The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association is pleased to announce the launch of our new Grief is Normal video campaign. The campaign was developed in response to a consistent message from grief professionals and from people with lived experience: most grief is not visible. People carry it quietly while continuing […]
Halifax, NS — The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new podcast, Still Here, premiering on July 21, 2025. The podcast creates space for honest, compassionate conversations about grief, caregiving, serious illness, and emotional wellness, amplifying the voices and lived experiences of Nova Scotians. Still Here […]
