About LivingMyCulture.ca / LivingMyCulture.ca : presentation

LivingMyCulture.ca is an initiative of the Canadian Virtual Hospice and more than 70 partners. LivingMyCulture.ca includes content developed from three projects funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Launched in 2016, The Living My Culture project engaged people from 8 cultures to share their stories about the intersection of culture and advanced illness, end-of-life and grief. The Indigenous Voices: Stories of Serious Illness and Grief project interviewed First Nations, Inuit and Métis about experiences, lessons learned and words of wisdom about living with advanced illness, dying and grief for those travelling a similar path.

In 2020, Indigenous Voices Phase Two launched Coming Full Circle, a booklet to guide decisions and discussions on wishes, values, and beliefs about care at the end of life. In fall of 2020, interviews with 50 First Nations, Inuit and Métis will be available as well as a series of cultural competency learning modules for healthcare providers caring for Indigenous People at end of life. We are grateful to, and humbled by, the courageous people who shared their stories for the benefit of others.