Pakistani

Asma

Asma Khan immigrated to Canada from Pakistan in 2002. She works in social services and currently leads a community outreach project at Heart House Hospice in Mississauga, Ontario.

I don't leave the house

Asma explains why some South Asian women don't seek help. (01:04)

Pakistani - Traditions, Rituals and Spirituality

Faith keeps you strong (0:27)
We celebrate food (0:47)
Talking about death (0:59)
Matching volunteers (1:22)
Culture, religion and acceptance (1:56)
Hospice is a good idea (1:44)
Faith and palliative care (2:16)
Planning for end of life (1:33)
Life after death (2:25)
Why me? (1:02)
Talking about death: the etiquette (3:13)
My own faith (1:11)
From Allah we come and to Allah we return (1:09)
Rituals after death (3:16)
Helping the loved one on their way (0:48)
Culture and faith (2:11)
Time to mourn (0:50)
Helping someone grieve (3:07)
Pakistani voices: Traditions and beliefs (9:31)
Pakistani voices: After death and grief (8:36)

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