Cowichan Hospice, along with Kwun’atsustul Counselling and other community partners, are facilitating a free 2-day workshop to acknowledge and explore grief as a community. On June 14 and 15, community members are invited to join others and strengthen their capacity to support one another. The workshop takes place from 9:30am – 3:30pm at Quw’utsun Cultural […]
Anticipatory Grief: What Is It?
Written by John Kennedy Saynor. Originally published by Arborcare Bereavement Resources. © Genesis Bereavement Resources, 1998. This winter I took my annual winter vacation. I actually began to plan this vacation last summer. It seemed odd planning a winter vacation while I was still basking in the sun and heat, but in anticipation of […]
You Can Make a Lasting Impact with your Will
The Cowichan community is lucky. Supporters of Cowichan Hospice are thoughtful individuals who understand the importance of holistic end-of-life care and are committed to building a more compassionate future. Often people think about contributing to the causes they care about with monthly donations or volunteering time, but there is a growing number of people who […]
Cowichan Hospice to receive support through photographer Victoria Cecchini
Victoria Cecchini who volunteered for Hospice in past years and describes her experiences as ‘sacred’, is excited to be able to support us in a new and creative way through her photography. “The photographs remind people of their natural beauty and bring peace.” You’re invited to take a walk through her botanical garden of […]
Introducing our new Executive Director
It is our pleasure to welcome Monika Kawka (pronounced: “kaaf” + “kuh”) as the new Executive Director for Cowichan Hospice. Monika’s passion for helping people grow personally and professionally shone through her interviews and she brings excellent perspectives to engaging with diverse community stakeholders. Monika brings strong senior leadership experience in People and Culture (Human Resources), leading the growth and […]
