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SJH Application Form

About
  • Supporting the Journey Home is a virtual education program for interprofessional community care teams working in First Nations communities
  • The program will provide practical tips and strategies on how to incorporate an early palliative care approach from a First Nations perspective.
Program Commitment
  • 9 weekly 1.5 hour sessions
  • Virtual learning (Zoom with audio and camera)
  • Participate in Circle Reflections
  • Complete weekly exercises
Who is this for?
This program is open to health and social care providers involved in supporting First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) individuals, families, and communities experiencing serious illness across Canada. E.g. Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social/mental wellness workers, patient coordinators, personal support workers, community health representatives, cultural workers, Elders, etc.

When
Sessions will be offered virtually on Wednesdays from 10:30am-12pm ET, and Thursdays from 1pm-2:30pm ET. Participants only need to attend one session per week, and can choose whichever day works best for their schedule. We will be offering two sessions each week for nine weeks starting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Deadline
Spots are limited. Apply by August 27, 2026, applicants will be notified about their selection by September 2026.
1.First Name(Required.)
2.Last Name(Required.)
3.Role in your community care team?(Required.)
4.Name(s) of First Nations community you work in/with(Required.)
5.Telephone Number(Required.)
6.Email Address(Required.)
7.How long have you worked in/with First Nations communities?(Required.)
8.How are you providing palliative care in your current role?(Required.)
9.What palliative care training have you taken? Select all that apply.(Required.)
If you have any further questions, please contact:
Bethany Bocchinfuso
Email: bocchinb@mcmaster.ca
Kathlene Bartlett
Email: bartlk4@mcmaster.ca

This program is funded by First Nations & Inuit Health Branch – Ontario Region Indigenous Services Canada/Government of Canada. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Hsien Seow, McMaster University. He can be contacted at any time with questions at: seowh@mcmaster.ca. This study has been reviewed by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (HIREB). If you have questions about your rights as a participant, please call the Office of the Chair, HIREB, at 905.521.2100 x 42013 or email Dr. Seow.
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