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A community where everyone eligible has equal access to a place for medical assistance in dying (MAiD).

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Everyone who comes through MAiDHouse's doors has a unique story, but there is a common need to feel supported and a sense of connection: to loved ones, to the people around them, to memories. Joyce shared her memories of connection with us: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We're looking back on stories from people who MAiDHouse has had the honour of helping in the 5 years since opening our doors at our first location. People like Terry, quoted in the image. You can read his story and the poem he shared with us at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maid-journey...
November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Congratulations to #Canadian #playwright Jordi Mand on winning the Carol Bolt Award for her play "In Seven Days", about a daughter who learns that her father will receive #MAiD in 7 days.

We spoke with Jordi about the play in 2024, shortly before its world premiere: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21e...
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Resharing from Bridge C-14's Facebook page:

🌟RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Inviting participants for a study on Doulas and MAiD — exploring how #deathdoulas can best support people & families through #MAiD .

⌚ 30–60 minute Zoom interview
💰 $45 honorarium

More info: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Loo...
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
On November 20, 2025 at 6pm PST, join @deathsapprentice.bsky.social for "Who makes up the MAiD Professional Circle of Care?" : a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the full circle of professionals who support individuals & families through #MAiD .

Info & register: deathsapprentice.ca/circleofcare...
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
VIU nursing professor Caroline Variath and her team are conducting research centred on improving the quality of life of patients who opt for medical assistance in dying.

Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2025/10/18/v...
October 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It’s almost here: #MusicForTheSoul happens this week at the Church of the Redeemer. Join us for an evening of live music, connection and community.

Haven't bought tickets yet? Don’t miss a beat — head to www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev... for event and ticket purchase info.
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Hosted by Charles Osborne & featuring performances by SarahRose Black, Gabi Epstein, Mark Camelleri and Jeremy Lapalme, #MusicForTheSoul on October 22 will bring us together for an evening of live music and community in support of MAiDHouse’s mission.

More info: www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...
October 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Every ticket for #MusicForTheSoul supports MAiDHouse’s mission: creating compassionate, community-based support & resources for people receiving MAiD & their loved ones.

On Oct 22, we’ll gather as a community to experience how song & story bring us together.

www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...
October 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
CORRECTION: In an earlier post, we had listed an incorrect application deadline.

Our search for the successor to our brilliant Executive Director, Tekla Hendrickson, ends soon. MAiDHouse will accept applications until 5 pm ET on Oct 6, 2025.

Learn more & apply: www.maidhouse.ca/executive-di...
October 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Music is more than entertainment, it’s care. It eases stress, helps us heal and brings us comfort in ways that words alone cannot.

Join us Oct 22 for #MusicForTheSoul, an evening of live performance & community in support of MAiDHouse.

Learn more & buy tickets:
www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...
October 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
What You Think You Know About #MAiD in #Canada Is Probably Wrong. Let’s Fix That.

On Oct. 22, CAMAP invites you to a free 60-minute online #AMA event featuring Dr. Stefanie Green, who will debunk myths and explain the reality of MAiD in Canada.

REGISTER HERE: camapcanada.ca/event/ama-dr...
September 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
MAiDHouse is excited to invite you to Music for the Soul, an evening of live music and community.

Join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7 - 9 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm) at the Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor Street West in Toronto. Learn more & purchase tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-...
September 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
MAiDHouse is beginning the search for a new Executive Director.

Our current & brilliant ED, Tekla Hendrickson, believes that now is the right time to welcome a fresh voice to guide us into our next chapter & she has never steered us wrong. Learn more at our website: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ne...
September 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Are you a family member of a person who received Track 2 #MedicalAssistanceInDying ?

You may be eligible to participate in research to inform policy and practice.

For more information head to pesut-lab.sites.olt.ubc.ca/toward-effec... or email maid.research@ubc.ca
August 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
In Episode 31 of the Disrupting Death podcast, Kathy & Keri-Lyn speak with Child Life Specialist & Grief Counsellor Ceilidh Eaton Russell, PhD., who shares her advice on talking to children about difficult topics such as death & MAiD.

Find the full episode at www.disruptingdeath.ca/episodes
August 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Have you prepared a Death Drawer?

The End of Life Doula Association recommends that everyone have a "Death Drawer" prepared, containing important information your loved ones may need if you're not available to provide it.

Learn more: www.instagram.com/p/DMtgdFshoan/
August 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The Advance Care Planning in Canada website features an interview with MAiDHouse co-founder Dr. Sandy Buchman about barriers & opportunities around advance care planning (ACP). Dr. Buchman was introduced to ACP in the 1980s as a primary care HIV physician.

www.advancecareplanning.ca/resources/st...
August 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#Caregiving can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging and exhausting to take on a new role as the person’s care needs change.

@virtualhospice.bsky.social has prepared a free online module to help you prepare for caregiving at home.

Learn more at buff.ly/44BVOeB
August 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
From across #Canada , people have been sending us little fabric "houses", like this one sent to us by Kelley. Each house is made in memory of someone who chose #MAiD .

The MAiDHouse #MemoryQuilt is an ongoing project, and we have room for you. Visit www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev... to learn more.
July 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It can be difficult to know how best to support someone who is #grieving . @virtualhospice.bsky.social and @griefallianceca.bsky.social have resources for those grieving and those supporting them at their new website, AboutGrief.ca , such as this infographic. Visit aboutgrief.ca/blog for more.
July 13, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Thanks to the support of donors like you, MAiDHouse has proudly provided 5 years of compassionate, dignified #endoflifecare in a welcoming and supportive setting. And right now, thanks to a generous donor, EVERY DOLLAR YOU GIVE WILL BE MATCHED up to $10,000!

www.maidhouse.ca/donate

#MAiD
June 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Will we see you at #BookClub tomorrow evening? We'll be chatting with poet and author Molly Peacock about her book of poetry on #grief and #widowhood entitled, "The Widow's Crayon Box."

Learn more and register now to join us on Tuesday, June 3 at 7 pm: visit www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev...
June 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Will we see you at #BookClub next week? 📚📖

#author Molly Peacock, & grief counsellor Oceanna Hall, will be discussing Molly's book "The Widow's Crayon Box" and the complexities of #grief — in particular those following a #MAiD death.

Learn more & register: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev...
May 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Join us on June 3, 7 - 8pm ET, for our virtual book club on MAiD-specific #grief featuring The Widow’s Crayon Box — a collection of poems by Molly Peacock.

Learn more & register: www.maidhouse.ca/maidhouse-ev...

Need a copy of the book? Purchase yours at TYPE Books: typebooks.ca/products/978...
May 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM