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National Bereavement Day 2021
The third Tuesday in November marks the annual National Bereavement Day in Canada. Bereavement refers to the time when a person experiences sadness after losing a loved one. On this day, BCHPCA encourages British Columbians and Yukoners to engage the government and...
Grief, Bereavement & Mental Health Summit 2021
October 2, 4, 6, 2021 - Virtual Event. The BC Hospice Palliative Care Association will be initiating conversations for change around grief and bereavement at its first ever virtual Grief, Bereavement & Mental Health Summit. The Summit will examine the...
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
May 25th - 28th, 2021 11:30 am to 12:45 pm To educate current members and the Hospice Palliative Care community through conversations regarding Medical Assistance in Dying. To reintroduce BC Hospice & Palliative Care Association as a training and advocacy resource...
Hospice Month Wildflower Bloom Campaign 2021
May 3 - 31, 2021 Throughout the month of May, the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) will be leading the charge in honouring B.C. and Yukon Hospice Societies. On May 3, Hospice Month will be kicked off with the first annual Wildflower Bloom Campaign. The...
National Volunteer Week 2021
April 19 - 25th, 2021 During National Volunteer Week, we take the time to thank and celebrate volunteers all across the province of British Columbia, Yukon, and Canada! Click here for more information
Advance Care Planning Day 2021
April 16, 2021 is National Advance Care Planning Day across Canada and we ask you to join us from 8:00pm to 9:00pm to reflect on your values, wishes and beliefs for your future care in the event that you can no longer speak for yourself. All too often,...
Happy Holidays & Thank You!
Wishing you, your family, friends and co-workers a restful, COVID-free holiday. This season, please keep in mind and give to your local hospice as they care for our most vulnerable population during these unprecedented times.Thank you for your well wishes and...
Fundraising Expo 2020
Lunch & Learn Webinar SeriesDecember 7th – 11th, 2020 As part of our COVID 19 Membership Relief Program, the BCHPCA will be hosting a virtual fundraising expo with leading fundraising speakers on solutions designed to achieve your virtual (and non-virtual)...
Children’s Grief Awareness Day 2020
November 19th is known internationally as Children's Grief Awareness Day. The blue butterfly represents hope and is used around the world to raise awareness for grieving children and youth who can be the 'forgotten mourners' when someone dies in their family. It is...
National Bereavement Day 2020
The third Tuesday in November marks the annual National Bereavement Day in Canada. Bereavement refers to the time when a person experiences sadness after losing a loved one. On this day, BCHPCA encourages British Columbians and Yukoners to engage the...
