Psychiatrist Harvey Chochinov developed Dignity Therapy as a tool for #endoflife & #palliativecare practitioners to help the patient & those providing their care connect to the patient's values, needs, & personhood, easing distress & improving quality of life.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZvX350YqKTY
Flyer for Hospice Orillia's free Advance Care Planning session on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 12 - 1 PM. Location: Orillia Common Roof with the option of Zoom for those unable to attend in person. RSVP by emailing Ashley at ashley@hospiceorillia.ca with your preference of in person or virtual. The session will cover the laws about health care consent in Ontario, who substitute decision makers are, why someone might need a Power of Attorney, and how to have ACP and Goal of Care conversations.
On March 11 from 12 – 1 pm ET, join Hospice Orillia for a free 1-hour Advance Care Planning (ACP) information session. Led by ThaiLyn Shelton, this session is offered online via Zoom and in person at the Hospice Orillia office.
Learn more & register by emailing ashley@hospiceorillia.ca
Flyer for 'This Is Aging,' an intergenerational event on death, dying, and end-of-life discussions, scheduled for March 10, 2026, in Toronto.
The Intergenerational Classroom at University of Toronto presents a free workshop on Tues. March 10, 2026, 10am - 12 noon, focusing on #death & #endoflife issues from the perspectives of younger & older adults. This event is open to the community.
Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/7orO50YpW4O
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MAiD: Providing counsel for complex conversations. Hands-on learning to help you guide clients through medical assistance, from ethical compliance to estate planning. April 16, 2026. Brought to you by Toronto Metropolitan University and Lincoln Alexander Law Professional Development. This is Law Society of Ontario Accredited.
On April 16, 2026, Toronto Metropolitan University Lincoln Alexander Law PD offers a program for legal & health professionals navigating the complexities of #MAiD . Exceptional faculty includes MAiDHouse Board members Zohar Levy & Dr. Damian Rzeznikiewiz.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/s6Aj50Ymuqj
Photos of (1) fabric pieces with handwritten measurements, scissors, and a glue stick on a green cutting mat and (2) some fully sewn-together quilt blocks shaped like small houses. Above the photos is written "A Village In Progress".
🏠🏠🏠 The MAiDHouse Memory Quilt is a warm & comforting village in progress. Each house-shaped square represents memories of someone who chose #MAiD .
If you live in #Canada & are #grieving a MAiD #death , we welcome you to join us in building this village. Learn more at https://ow.ly/MIZw50Ymwg2
A photo of Tilda Shalof. She has short, curly white hair and is wearing a colourful, mosaic-patterned blazer over a black top.
What is a 'good #death '? The answer can be different for each individual, but veteran #Toronto #nurse Tilda Shalof shares what a 'good death' is to her and how nurses help to provide them in this excerpt from her new book, "The Handover: A Nurse’s Last Shift":
https://ow.ly/KlSt50Ymqqx
On our MAiD Journeys blog, we share the story of Larry, who related his journey to MH volunteer Blair:
“If someone needed a hand, Larry offered it quietly & without expectation. Helping people wasn’t something he set out to do, it was just how he moved through the world…”
https://ow.ly/g6nC50YiBlA
Clinician Suzz Sandalwood discusses how some political messaging around #MedicalAssistanceInDying replaces worthwhile critical analysis with potentially harmful appeals to emotion. In this piece, she gives factual context in response to anxieties stoked by such messaging: https://ow.ly/tZw450Y9bhz
Our community partners at MAiD in Canada have put together an informative video to help explain in plain language how #MAiD eligibility is assessed in #Canada : https://ow.ly/a6PB50Yiu0Z
Portrait of Sue sitting indoors with warm lighting, accompanying a quote from her MAiD Journey: “When looking back on that day, Nikki said everything after ‘was a bit of a blur.’ There was no crying or shock or uncertainty anymore. It was time to hold the family close and be proud of her mum and proud of how the family navigated this together. ‘I got the gift of time. I got to say everything I wanted to say…’”
On our MAiD Journeys blog, Nikki shared the story of her mother, Sue — recalling the independent, sharp-witted, and loving woman she always was, and recounting the tender moments of the day of her provision:
Read their story at https://ow.ly/zN5y50YfBpF
Thank you to Kim & Paul at MAiD in Canada for their generous fundraising for MAiDHouse through the end of 2025, totaling $1,500!
MAiD in Canada provide excellent education around MAiD, like this piece highlighting facts about Canada’s MAiD process & laws. Read at https://ow.ly/Jgk950YfzRA
We took a moment to reflect on 2025 and our past 5 years in operation, with messages of gratitude from MAiDHouse staff, Board members, and volunteers.
Thank you to our volunteer, Marie, for putting together this beautiful video. Watch it now on our website: https://ow.ly/NAS050Yei7f
A quote from W.M. in their piece, "A Journey through MAiD from a family member's perspective", accompanied by a photo of two dandelion heads nestled close together: "Through this process I have found communication is of the utmost importance as well as using the support mechanisms that are in place. I received information from social workers, coordinators, nurses, doctors, volunteers. The more you know about what to expect, the easier it is to talk with your loved one and give reassurance."
On our MAiD Journeys blog, W.M. shares "A Journey through #MAiD from a family member's perspective," offering a look into the process of supporting a loved one through MAiD, and gentle advice for others who may be supporting a loved one of their own.
Read W.M.'s story at https://ow.ly/9Hqe50Y9emn
A graphic which reads, "Advance Care Planning Workshop: Friday February 20th 2026, 7:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom. https://soultransition.ca" Also included are the logos for Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association and Advance Care Planning Canada.
On Friday, Feb 20 at 7pm EST, Soul Transition will facilitate an online workshop on #AdvanceCarePlanning , created by Advance Care Planning Canada & Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
Space is limited. Learn more & register at https://ow.ly/1ggu50Y98XO
Every stitch builds a more vibrant village. 🏠🏠🏠
These are some of the beautiful quilt blocks created as part of our #MemoryQuiltProject , by (1) Jodi, (2) Marilyn, (3) Peggy, and (4) Troy. Each house represents tender memories of a loved one who chose #MAiD .
Learn more: https://ow.ly/sCoE50Y9Kug
Thank you for your support ❤️
Feb 5 at 7:30 pm ET, MAiDHouse Board member Zohar Levy & co-founder Dr. Sandy Buchman join Rabbi Steve Wernick at Beth Tzedec Congregation for a symposium on #MedicalAssistanceInDying , exploring its legal, medical and halakhic perspectives.
Learn more and register at https://ow.ly/GolG50Y6G0y
Resharing from MAiD Family Support Society:
Talking about end-of-life wishes when family members don’t see eye-to-eye is hard but healing. 💬💗
MFSS's new guide walks you through how to have these tough conversations with clarity, compassion, and courage.
👉 Read more https://ow.ly/ObJA50Y3Pqk
White text on a deep green background reads: "Dying. dialogue 2026. www.dyingseries.ca Dying.dialogues 2026 is a two-day symposium featuring 40 presenters from design, art, research, and health care. Through talks, discussions, and participatory sessions, it creates space to explore death, dying, loss, and care, and how creative practice can support more open conversations about end-of-life experiences. February 2 and 3, 2026. OCAD University, 205 Richmond St W, Room 701, Toronto.
Dying.dialogues 2026 is a 2-day symposium creating space for dialogue exploring the ways creative practice can shape how we engage with #endoflife experiences.
📅 February 2 and 3, 2026
📍Both online and in person at OCAD University
✅Learn more and reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/py2e50Y11lw
For #caregivers in #Ontario , navigating health #privacy laws and rules can be complex. The Ontario Caregiver Organization provides resources and information to support caregivers in conversations as part of the #healthcare team: https://ontariocaregiver.ca/managing-care/health-consent-privacy/
If you live in #Canada and are grieving a #MAiD #death , MAiDHouse invites you to take part in a warm and colourful, collaborative online craft project with us. Our #MemoryQuilt project is continuing through 2026 and there's space for you to join us. Learn more & sign up at https://ow.ly/CKvm50Y10BG
When someone you care about chooses #MAiD , you might feel a complex mix of emotions — sadness & gratitude, or love & relief. These feelings are normal, and very human. MAiD Family Support Society's latest article can help you understand your emotions with compassion: https://ow.ly/oXr650XTrge
Featured is the cover of the Canadian Journal of MAiD's Fall 2025 issue. This is Volume 1, Issue 1 of the journal.
The Canadian Journal of #MAiD : a new scholarly home for an evolving field.
This new, open access publication features peer-reviewed articles and provides a forum for clinicians to share their real-world experience in the approach to #medicalassistanceindying .
Learn more at https://maidjournal.ca
Beside a photo of three people walking arm in arm down a path through a forest is written: "Canadian Virtual Hospice presents Indigenous Voices: Supporting Healthy Ways of Living Through Grief and Loss. Walking with Our Elders: Grief and Healing in Later Life. Free Webinar - Jan. 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ET. Host: Holly Prince, PhD, Opwaaganisiniing, Senior Advisor, Indigenous Voices 3 Project. Members of the Elders and Knowledge Carriers Circle: Diane Boots, Akwesasne. Helen Gartner, Cree Nation. Naulaq LeDrew, Apex Hill / Toronto. Photos of Holly, Diane, Helen, and Naulaq are also included beneath the information.
Join Canadian Virtual Hospice on Jan 21st for the 6th session in their free webinar series, Indigenous Voices: Supporting Healthy Ways of Living Through #Grief and Loss.
Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/xZlkPsn
A case challenging the constitutionality of forced transfers for #MAiD is now being heard by the Supreme Court of #BritishColumbia .
The case was brought by the family of Samantha O'Neill, who argue that a forced transfer causes needless additional suffering.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/x0yz50XX2CM
Photo of a person typing on a laptop. Under the photo, text reads, "Are you a family member of a person who received Track 2 MAiD? You may be eligible to participate in research to inform policy and practice."
Are you a family member of a person who received Track 2 #MedicalAssistanceInDying ?
You may be eligible to participate in research to inform policy and practice.
For more information please visit https://ow.ly/zNnN50XQ7oj or email maid.research@ubc.ca
On Disrupting Death Podcast Episode 37, Kathy & Keri-Lyn chat with Dr. Sarina Isenberg, whose mixed methods research focuses on ensuring that all people (regardless of background or health condition) receive the highest quality #palliativecare . Listen at https://www.disruptingdeath.ca/episodes
Image graphic which reads "MAiDHouse welcomes Tamara MacIntyre as our new Executive Director." The graphic includes a professional portrait of Tamara, wearing a burgundy blouse and gold hoop earrings.
MAiDHouse is delighted to welcome Tamara MacIntyre as our new Executive Director, effective January 1st, 2026! We're so excited to enter this next chapter with her.
Read the full announcement at our website: https://www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-news/maidhouse-executive-director-tamara-macintyre-2026
A photo of Dr. Bill Wong, Chair of MAiDHouse's Board of Directors. He is wearing a white lab coat and standing in front of an anatomical diagram. Beside him is a quote from him: "Thank you for walking beside us, month after month, and for shaping the first five years of this essential work. With your help, we can begin the next five years even stronger—ensuring every person who seeks a peaceful, supported end-of-life experience has a place to go."
Thank you for standing with MAiDHouse through our first five years. With your support, we can continue offering deeply meaningful care for the next five years, and beyond. Donate today at https://www.maidhouse.ca/donate
