MEDIA ADVISORY
Nova Scotia Grief Alliance Hosts First-Ever Provincial Grief Symposium
November 18, 2025 | Old Orchard Inn | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Held on National Grief and Bereavement Day
Media Are Invited to Attend
The Nova Scotia Grief Alliance (NSGA) will host its first Provincial Grief Symposium on November 18th, aligning with National Grief and Bereavement Day — a day dedicated to recognizing the experience of grief, honouring those who have died, and supporting Canadians who are grieving.
Holding the symposium on this national day reflects the importance of grief literacy and compassionate responses in communities, and highlights Nova Scotia’s efforts to strengthen grief supports across the province.
This full-day event at the Old Orchard Inn runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and brings together grief experts, community leaders, health professionals, educators, and provincial partners. Media are invited to attend and cover the event.
Media interviews with keynote speakers, grief experts, and NSGA leadership can be arranged upon request.
Event Schedule (Media Highlights)
9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Medicine Stories: Travels Through the Landscape of Grief
Andrea Currie, Knowledge Keeper, NSCCT, CCPA
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Activity, Networking & Exhibitor Introductions
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Networking
12:40 – 12:55 p.m.
Optional Walk & Learn
“Grief in Motion: A Community-Based Walking Model”
Hosted by Walks NS & Grief Matters
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Compassion in Action – Insights into Grief Provincially & Nationally
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Break & Networking
2:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Workshops
If you are unable to attend and still wish to cover the story or a grief-related matter, please contact Michael Kydd. More information about the Nova Scotia Grief Alliance can be found at www.nsgriefalliance.com.
Media Contact
Michael Kydd
Director of Communications, Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association
mkydd@nshpca.ca | (902) 818-6983
Nova Scotia Health Provincial media line: 1-844-483-3344
About the Nova Scotia Grief Alliance
Co-led by Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association and Nova Scotia Health, the Grief Alliance is a province-wide initiative dedicated to strengthening grief support through education, resource sharing, and community collaboration. It serves as a network for individuals and organizations working in grief support, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and share best practices.
