Mourning Walk

Raising awareness about childhood grief through Camp Erin Children experience grief in their own unique way. Camp Erin is a free weekend-long summer camp program for bereaved children ages 6-17. It provides a safe space for children to grieve.

How Walking in Nature Prevents Depression A study finds that wild environments boost well-being by reducing obsessive, negative thoughts.

The new Canada caregiver credit - Canada.ca Information for individuals about the Canada caregiver amount which reduces your federal tax.

Waiting for the Last Bus: Reflections on Life and Death by Richard Holloway – review An elegiac, inclusive and hugely nourishing reminder to take stock of our mortality from the former head of the Anglican Church in Scotland

'Grief needs to be expressed': How facing death allows us to live more fully | CBC Radio In her new book, grief psychotherapist Julia Samuel explores how our increasing aversion to talking about death has led to an inability to deal with its inevitable consequences.

'Stay Strong,' And Other Useless Drivel We Tell The Grieving Author Megan Devine discovered our culture's unwillingness to acknowledge grief after her partner died suddenly in 2009.

I brought the party to my dying father's hospital room Samira Mohyeddin was determined that her father's final days were going to be anything but drab.

Some great advice

What Not To Say To The Terminally Ill: 'Everything Happens For A Reason' Kate Bowler has lived with stage 4 cancer for years. Her new memoir details what she's found out about herself and suffering. "You have to learn to be present, even when things are absurd," she says.

Come on out and hike with us to show support for Hope & Cope.

Tell Cancer to take a hike

The mourning walk on December 28th is cancelled. See you in the New Year. Our best wishes for the holiday season.