Out in the Open: Conversations About Death

Out in the Open: Conversations About Death

Join us as we openly and honestly discuss the often taboo topic of death. Our gathering will be at the Fireside Room at the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace.

Let's break the silence and explore different perspectives on this universal experience. Whether you're curious, apprehensive, or simply looking to connect with others, this event is open to all interested.

ADMISSION: By donation.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

For November, we'll have a curated list of prompt questions from sources such as the 7 Tools for Making Sense of Life & Death: A Workbook for Exploring the Reality of Your Mortality from our friends at WILLOW End of Life Education + Planning.

ABOUT NGAIO DAVIS:

A thought leader, innovator, and educator in the deathcare practice, Ngaio Davis continues to be inspired by her rich Maori heritage and her maternal grandma and great-grandma’s end-of-life rituals and experiences.

Ngaio is the founder and principal owner of KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony, Vancouver’s eco-conscious, women-led, locally-owned deathcare provider.

ABOUT iris paradela-hunter:

iris paradela-hunter is a community death care advocate and creator of events encouraging conversations about death. Nothing makes iris feel more alive than creating a safe, open, and caring space where folx can explore and express their thoughts and feelings about life and death.

iris completed her End-of-Life Doula training at Douglas College and End-of-Life studies at Simon Fraser University.

Bring a family member, friend, neighbour or someone you talked to on the bus!

“Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.”  - Haruki Murakami

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, 1825 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada