Information session. No prior knowledge needed. Presenter: Christopher Heslinga (pronouns: he, him, his) Supervising Lawyer (Civil) Law Students' Legal Advice Program Program Description: Learn about why it is important to have a Will and what is involved in Estate Planning in BC. This program will be presented in spoken English. To register for a space…
Information session. No prior knowledge needed. Presenter: Christopher Heslinga (pronouns: he, him, his) Supervising Lawyer (Civil) Law Students' Legal Advice Program Program Description: Learn about why it is important to have a Will and what is involved in Estate Planning in BC. This program will be presented in spoken English. To register for a space…
Presenter: Melody Jobse, Community Engagement & Development BC Centre for Palliative Care Program Description: Do you have a plan for your future health care and personal care? If you couldn't speak for yourself, do your family and friends know what your healthcare wishes are? Come learn how to plan for your future health and personal…
Presenter: Melody Jobse, Community Engagement & Development BC Centre for Palliative Care Program Description: Do you have a plan for your future health care and personal care? If you couldn't speak for yourself, do your family and friends know what your healthcare wishes are? Come learn how to plan for your future health and personal…
Presenter: Cross Cultural Walking Tour Program Description: First opened in 1886, Mountain View Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the earliest members of our city's population, with sections designated for various communities. Participate in half-hour tours of the Jewish and Japanese sections of the cemetery. A tour of the Chinese section will…
Speaker: Mono Brown, Death Doula PhD Program Description: In this two-hour session, participants will learn about what a death doula is and some of the ways that death doulas support people and communities facing end of life. The session will also introduce participants to several widely available end-of-life planning resources and engage participants in an…
Speaker: Mono Brown, Death Doula PhD Program Description: This session will introduce the idea of grief work and explore the value of doula support to those grappling with loss. Participants will also learn about the use of grief rituals. This program will be presented in spoken English. To register for a space in the Carnegie…
Presenter: Paula Jardine / Marina Szijarto Program Description: An online gathering for making simple memorials, using a template provided, to honour those whose deaths have affected our lives. Guided by artist Marina Szijarto, the workshop is intended to be a refuge from what feels like a relentless wave of loss in the downtown east side.The…
Presenter: Paula Jardine / Marina Szijarto Program Description: An online gathering for making simple memorials, using a template provided, to honour those whose deaths have affected our lives. Guided by artist Marina Szijarto, the workshop is intended to be a refuge from what feels like a relentless wave of loss in the downtown east side.…