Nova Scotia Grief Alliance Events
Through virtual education, regional roundtables, and our province-wide grief symposium, the Nova Scotia Grief Alliance brings people together to share knowledge, experiences, and support.
Online educational offerings provide valuable insights on grief-related topics, while regional roundtables create space for open discussions and learning opportunities.
The Province-wide Grief Symposium gathers grief researchers, health professionals, and community organizations to explore the latest in grief care and support.
The event schedule below will be updated regularly.
Upcoming Events: Grief Alliance Educational Offerings
Matthew Fillier, Grief & Bereavement Lead, Nova Scotia Health
Topic: Compassion In Action: Getting to the Heart of Grief
May 21, 2025, 7:00-8:00PM
This education session is for anyone interested in learning more about grief. It will provide the opportunity to learn grief basics, demystify grief myths, identify ways we can be supportive as grievers and for grievers, and hear about resources that are available.
Linden Hardie, Bereavement Coordinator, IWK
Topic: Supporting Grieving Children & Youth
September 10, 2025, 7:00-8:00PM
This education session is for anyone interested in learning more about child and youth grief, and how to support children and youth who are grieving.
| Regional Roundtables | Date | Location | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Region Roundtable | May 2025 | TBD | ||
| Eastern Region Roundtable | June 2025 | TBD | ||
| Central Region Roundtable | September 2025 | TBD | ||
| Western Region Roundtable | October 2025 | TBD |
| Grief Alliance Educational Offerings | Speaker | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic - Compassion In Action: Getting to the Heart of Grief | Matthew Fillier, Grief & Bereavement Lead, Nova Scotia Health | May 21, 2025. 7:00-8:00PM | Virtual |
| Topic - Supporting Grieving Children & Youth | Linden Hardie, Bereavement Coordinator, IWK | September 10, 2025. 7:00 - 8:00PM | Virtual |
Geographic Regions
The NS Grief Alliance often refers to four regional areas to support event planning: Central, Northern, Western and Eastern. These regional areas align with Nova Scotia Health's health service planning ‘zones’ and is a guide only to assist participants in attending in-person events. Please see below.
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Central Zone
Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants.
Northern Zone
Colchester-East Hants, Cumberland and Pictou areas.
Western Zone
Annapolis Valley, South Shore and South West.
Eastern Zone
Cape Breton, Guysborough and Antigonish areas.
Photos courtesy of Nova Scotia Health.