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.
NS Grief Alliance Educational Offerings
International Overdose Awareness Day
FOUR-PART MINI SERIES
August 31, 2026
This is a four-part series, beginning with a live webinar with Dr. Marcus Greatheart, MD, MSW.
Following Dr. Greatheart’s presentation, there will be three additional pre-recorded 30-minute presentations from Harm Reduction Leaders across Nova Scotia who create, discuss and address various forms of grief, community responses, histories and visions for the future of Harm Reduction and grief in Nova Scotia.
Title: Remaining Human while working in Systems where Grief is a Constant Companion
Presenter: Dr. Marcus Greatheart, MD, MSW.
Time: 6:00PM AST / 2:00PM PDT
Location: VIRTUAL/ZOOM
THREE ADDITIONAL PRE-RECORDED PRESENTATIONS
1. Davy Rose (They/Them)
Harm Reduction in Nova Scotia Histories, Provincial Implementation and Grief in Healthcare Settings.
2. Kimm Kent (She/They)
Grief in the Margins
3. Ashley Legere
Love Us Loud.
October 20, 2026
Title: The Hidden Weight of Care: Navigating Professional Grief in Veteran Long Term Care
Presenter: Mia Robertson
Time: 12:00PM AST
Location: VIRTUAL/ZOOM
Description: Mia will present on the intersections of Grief for Veterans, Caregivers and Professionals working in Longterm Care (LTC). Mia will define and explore modern Veteran populations, identify emotional care needs within LTC, examine challenges and effects of LTC and Palliative settings. Mia will also explore strategies and approaches for caring for Veterans across the LTC and Palliative care.
Upcoming Regional Roundtables
| Regional Roundtables | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Roundtable - Creating Spaces for Suicide Loss and Grief; The Losses That Are Hard to Talk About | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Online - Zoom | 9:00AM-3:00PM AST |
| Eastern Region Roundtable - Kitchen Table Conversations: Grief, Music & Community | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Shannon Studio, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury NS | 10AM-3:30PM AST |
| Central Region Roundtable | TBD | ||
| Western Region Roundtable | TBD | ||
| Northern Region Roundtable | Friday, October 2, 2026 | Pictou County Wellness Centre Advocate Room (2756 Westville Rd, New Glasgow) | 10:00AM-3:00PM AST |
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.