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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO

PALLIATIVE CARE CONFERENCE 2016


Caring for Each Other:
Connections in Communities

November 2 - 4, 2016
Victoria Inn Hotel, Thunder Bay, Ontario
CERAH, Lakehead University, Balmoral Street Centre,
955 Oliver Rd., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 http://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/palliativecare/

Wednesday, November 2, 2016


Note: Full details of each presentation are located in the Conference Abstracts,
Learning Objectives and Presenter Biographies booklet
12:00 - 1:00

Registration

1:00 - 1:30

Opening Ceremony with Victor Pelletier/Welcome & Opening Song by Shkoday-Asin

Plenary Session
1:30 - 2:30

Opening Keynote: Planning and Supporting Palliative Hospital Discharges into Remote First Nation
Communities

Dr. Mike Harlos


2:30 - 3:00

Refreshment Break & Posters/Displays/Reflection Room

3:00 - 4:00

Top 10 Palliative Care Articles of 2016

Dr. Kathy Simpson


4:00 - 4:30

Tele-Counselling into the Home

Heather Neilson-Clayton, Trina Diner

Evening Public Panel Presentation (Optional)


7:00 - 8:30 PM Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - What does it mean for palliative care in Northwestern
Ontario?

Michelle Allain, Dr. Kevin Miller, Marietta Brennen, Sheila Noyes

Thursday, November 3, 2016


8:00 - 9:00

Breakfast

Plenary Session
9:00 - 10:15

Developing Community Palliative Care Programs in Northwestern Ontario: Sharing Our Challenges,
Opportunities, and Successes

Hilary Mettam, Jill Marcella


10:15 - 10:45

Refreshment Break & Posters/Displays/Reflection Room

Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent 1A: Keeping the Promise of Comfort in the Final Days: Clinical Challenges and
Approaches to Care

Dr. Mike Harlos


10:45 - 12:15

Concurrent 1B: Navigating Challenging Conversations: How can the Health Care Consent Act and
Advance Care Planning Help?

Robin Cano, Jill Marcella

Thursday, November 3, 2016 (contd)


12:15 - 1:15

Palliative Care Recognition Luncheon

1:20 - 1:30

Group Meditation led by Edith Gagne

Plenary Session
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:00

Cancer Care Ontarios Aboriginal Cancer Strategy

Crystal Davey, Susan Bale


Refreshment Break & Posters/Displays/Reflection Room

Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent 2A: The Journey Home: Challenges and Barriers in Existing Palliative Care Services in
Remote First Nations Communities in Northern Ontario

Natalie Binguis, Sarah Pellerin


3:00 - 4:30

Concurrent 2B: MAiD - Impacts on Practice for Health Care Providers


Michelle Allain, Dr. Andrew Turner, Paul Carrier

Friday, November 4, 2016


8:00 - 9:00

Breakfast

Plenary Session

9:00 - 10:15

Creating a Palliative Care Program: Lessons Learned from Comparative Case Study Research in
Four First Nations Communities

Holly Prince, Dr. Mary Lou Kelley

10:15 - 10:45 Refreshment Break & Posters/Displays/Reflection Room

Plenary Session
Special Presentation:
10:45 - 11:45 Healing Through Humour

Moccasin Joe
11:45 - 12:00

Closing Ceremony with Victor Pelletier/Closing Song by Shkoday-Asin

Elder Deacon Victor Pelletier will be present at the conference this year for the
opening and closing ceremonies. Due to the sensitive nature of presentations the
Elder and his wife will be available throughout the conference to council or
provide cultural ceremonies (such as smudging).
Deacon Pelletier was born and raised in Fort William First Nation. He received his
education in a one room school from kindergarten to grade 8 and also attended
residential school for a year.

Reflection Room
The Reflection
Room is a project
lead by the
research team at
Saint Elizabeth
that leverages the
power of shared storytelling and
experiential design to engage people in
thinking and talking about end of life. We
are studying whether reflection and
storytelling are positive for people who
have experienced a death and whether
reading the stories of others helps in
thinking about dying and death.

He is married to his wife Maureen and together they raised 6 children, three boys
and three girls. In his younger years, he worked with his father who was a
contractor and together they did beachcombing, fishing and cutting pulpwood.
After his father retired, Victor went on to become a truck driver and heavy
equipment operator. During the course of his work one day, he stopped to check
his load when he slipped and ended up falling about 12 feet and landed on his back
which resulted in a serious injury that kept him from working for 9 years.
While he was off work, he became involved in his parish, underwent training and
eventually because an ordained Deacon for the Diocese of Thunder Bay. Following
his ordination, the Bishop placed him at the Thunder Bay jail where he worked for
several years. His wife Maureen is also a Minister and often joins him in providing
teachings.

Palliative Care Education


Community of Practice Face-to-Face Event

We invite you to visit The Reflection


Room to pause, reflect and share your
experiences with dying and death. Does
an experience stand out in your memory?
Have you been inspired by others? Have
you had experiences with family
members or friends? Add your reflection
to the wall and see the collective story
that we are all building. Join us in the
Wellington room.
Visit us online at thereflectionroom.ca

Shkoday-Asin
The drum was made by 3 men in the spring of 2014 with the
intention of bringing young men to sing and walk the "red road.
The "red road" is a term used to describe a life free of substance
and guided by the seven grandfather teachings. The grandfather's
(drum's) name came through a pipe ceremony. During that
ceremony, the conductor saw a red glow on the hide, therefore,
named Shkoday-Asin which means Fire Rock in English.
Shkoday-Asin was host drum to many different events such as; the
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women's conference, Lakehead
University Annual powwow, Lacs Des Mille Lacs Annual Powwow
and many other conferences in the city of Thunder Bay.

Friday, November 4th, 2016


12:30 - 4:00 pm
Kensington Room
Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay

Acknowledgements
Conference Planning Committee
Robin Cano, Community Care Manager/PPSMP Consultant, North West Community Care Access Centre
Edith Gagne, Volunteer, Hospice Northwest
Stephanie Hendrickson, Education Planner, CERAH
Joanne Kannegiesser, Territory Manager, Medigas
Jackie McDonald, Personal Support Worker, Bethammi Nursing Home
Sharon McIsaac, Regional Coordinator, Kenora/Rainy River Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Hilary Mettam, Community Development Lead, NW LHIN Regional Palliative Care Program
Amanda Mihalus, MSW Student, Lakehead University
Dr. Kevin Miller, General Practitioner in Oncology, Northwest Cancer Centre, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Holly Prince, Project Manager, CERAH
Kim Ramsbottom, Education Planner, CERAH
Debbie Riddell, Education Initiatives Assistant, CERAH
Lynda Roussel, EOL Coordinator, North West Community Care Access Centre
Joan Williams, Executive Director, Hospice Northwest
Jessica Wyatt, Education Planner, CERAH

Special thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for their financial support, and the
numerous palliative care volunteers and CERAH staff who helped in the conference planning.

Currently only 16% to 30% of Canadians dying have access to or receive hospice palliative and end-of-life care services regardless of where they live in Canada. Even fewer receive grief and bereavement services.
When asked, most people have indicated that they would prefer to die at home in the presence of loved ones, yet almost
70% of Canadian deaths occur in a hospital.
Canadian Institute for Health Information, Health Care Use at the End of Life in Western Canada, Ottawa, CIHI,2007,p.22.

Conference Information
Learner-centered Objectives

Demonstrate an understanding of palliative care issues, policies and best practices


Assess caregiver stress and identify appropriate support strategies
Build and develop relationships with palliative care practitioners
Examine the value and need for effective palliative care across geographic boundaries and a variety of care
settings and disciplines

Registration
Conference registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The most efficient registration method is online at
http://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/palliativecare/. By using the online registration system users are able to pay
conference fees by credit card and complete session selections instantly. We strongly encourage registrants to pay
online by credit card in order to avoid any delay in registering for sessions. Once you register and your payment is
received you will be sent an email confirmation.
If you do not have access to the internet, complete the enclosed registration form. All payments by cheque or money
order, made payable to CERAH-Lakehead University, must be received by CERAH in order to qualify for registration.
Once payment is received you will be sent a confirmation. Please note that payment must be received by CERAH
prior to attendance at any conference sessions and both online and paper registrations and session
selections are not complete until payment is received.
Registration for the 2016 Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference: Caring for Each Other:
Connections in Communities includes:

Keynote address

Refreshment breaks (all days)

Plenaries & Concurrent sessions

Breakfast (Nov. 3 & 4) and Lunch (Nov. 3)

Reflection Room

Exhibit hall (poster presentations, organization displays)

Conference bag and materials

Wednesday Evening Public Panel Presentation (Optional)

Learning Materials
Conference materials will be available to full delegates in electronic format, including:

Conference program

Presenter biographies

Presentation abstracts

PowerPoint presentations*

Poster information

Any additional supporting materials

*PowerPoint presentations will be available electronically to full delegates after the conference!
Cancellation Policy
In the event that you must cancel your 2016 conference registration, CERAH must receive written notice of cancellation
by mail, fax or email. Requests should be submitted to:
Deb Riddell
CERAH, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Balmoral Street Centre
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: driddell1@lakeheadu.ca Fax: 807-766-7222
Cancellation Requests Received:

On or before September 30, 2016 - Full refund minus a $50 administration fee
Between October 1 - October 25, 2016 - 50% refund minus a $50 administration fee
On or after October 26, 2016 - NO REFUND

Please note that there is no charge for transferring a registration to another person. If your registration fee was paid by
credit card, the card will be credited. If your registration was paid by cheque or money order, you will receive a refund
cheque in the mail.

E-mail Filters and SPAM


CERAH cannot be responsible for spam filters blocking your confirmation email. Please be sure your spam filters will allow
mail from the domain @lakeheadu.ca.
Displays/Posters
During the conference a wide range of organizations providing health care services will set up displays for your viewing
pleasure. We will also feature a poster display highlighting various activities/innovations/research in palliative care.
Conference Program
The conference program is subject to change. The conference organizers provide an advanced online version of the
program and reserve the right to make changes as required. A program-at-a-glance will be available on site during the
conference. Note: We are attempting to minimize our paper use for the conference. Please take the booklet
of session descriptions to the conference as these will not be available on-site.
Personal Information
Personal information supplied on the registration form is collected under the authority of Section 3 of the Lakehead
University Act and will be used and disclosed only for the proper administration of courses and other activities officially
authorized by CERAH, as a unit of Lakehead University. Questions about this collection, use, and disclosure may be
directed to Director, CERAH, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1; telephone: (807) 7667271 or cerah@lakeheadu.ca
Personal Property
CERAH accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal property.
Dress Recommendation
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing and bring a sweater or a jacket as the temperature in the meeting
rooms can fluctuate.
Scented Products
In recognition that many people have severe allergies to scents, we ask that you not wear scented products to the
conference so that all may attend in comfort and safety.
Special Needs
Persons with special requirements (wheelchair accessibility, food allergies, special diet, etc.) should contact Deb Riddell at
driddell1@lakeheadu.ca or phone (807) 766-7271 prior to October 25, 2016.
Photography
Photographs may be taken during this event, which may or may not include your recognizable image. By participating in
this event, you consent to being photographed and authorize the University to use the photographs in print, digital or
web-based format for its promotional and archival purposes. If you do not wish to have us use your photo, please advise
us by e-mail at cerah@lakeheadu.ca.
Volunteers/Students
Hospice/Palliative Care volunteers must register through their volunteer program to receive the volunteer rate. Students
must provide proof of full-time enrolment via email or fax to receive the student rate.
Location and Hotel Accommodation
The conference is being held at the Victoria Inn, 455 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, ON Phone: (807) 577-8481 or
Central Reservations: 1-877-842-4667. The cost of hotel accommodation while attending the conference is not included in
the conference registration fee and participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. Be sure to
mention the group ID number 402976 and book your room before October 21st, 2016 in order to receive the
discounted rate ($119 Single-Quad, plus tax).
Parking
Free parking is available at the Victoria Inn for all conference delegates.

Northwestern Ontario Palliative Care Conference 2016


Caring for Each Other: Connections in Communities
Register online at http://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/palliativecare/
**Please only use this form if unable to register online**
Name:

Title/Profession:

Agency:
Address:
Town:

Email:

Postal Code:

Phone:

Fax:

Keynote & plenary sessions are included in your registration fee.


Concurrent sessions: Please indicate with a which sessions you will attend*
Public Panel Presentation, Wednesday Evening, November 2, 2016 (Optional)
7:00 - 8:30 PM Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) What does it Mean for Palliative Care in Northwestern Ontario?

Thursday, November 3, 2016 (choose only 1 session in each time slot)


10:45 - 12:15

Session 1A: Keeping the Promise of Comfort in the Final Days: Clinical Challenges and Approaches to
Care
Session 1B: Navigating Challenging Conversations: How can the Health Care Consent Act and Advance
Care Planning Help?

3:00 - 4:30

Session 2A: The Journey Home: Challenges and Barriers in Existing Palliative Care Services in Remote
First Nation Communities in Northern Ontario
Session 2B: MAiD - Impacts on Practice for Health Care Providers

* Note: We will try to accommodate your choice but the alternative session may be substituted if the session you selected is already full.

Registration Fee - $295 (HST incl.), Early Bird Fee - $265 (Sept 1st - Oct 7th)
Students/Hospice Volunteers - $147.50 (HST incl.), Early Bird Fee - $132.50 (Sept 1st - Oct 7th)
Presenters - $150 (half price)
Method of Payment: Cheque

Money Order

(payable to: CERAH - Lakehead University)

Send registration and payment to: Deb Riddell, CERAH, Lakehead University,
Balmoral Street Centre, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1
Phone: (807) 766-7271
Fax: (807) 766-7222
Deadline: October 26th, 2016
For more information visit http://cerah.lakeheadu.ca/palliativecare/

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