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Lighting a Candle this Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning is an important day for Threads of Life family members – a time for private remembrance, but also a time when many choose to share their personal stories in order to honour their loved ones and their own experience, and to help others understand the impact of a death, serious injury or illness caused simply by going to work.
Every dollar makes a difference
Each spring, we gather and walk in our yellow T-shirts to raise awareness and funds to provide support to families affected by a workplace tragedy. The money raised through the event funds so many programs and services for families affected by a workplace tragedy: peer support resources, volunteer and learning opportunities, and above all, the development of an entire community of families who understand the reality of the path you’ve been asked to walk after a workplace tragedy. We walk together so that no one has to walk alone. Side by side; stride by stride.
FamiliesConnect workshops: We’ll save you a seat!
FamiliesConnect has become such a supportive virtual room to gather in, hasn’t it? It’s wonderful to see family members gathering in this online community each month to connect, offer their experiences, and build practical new skills to test out in their lives. We have some regulars and some occasionals, and all of our family members are welcome.
“I make a wish with all my might…”
My daughter wrote a poem when she was 11. She was just 7 years old when she lost her father, my husband. “When I close my eyes at night, // I make a wish with all my might, // that my dad will come home safe to me, //do you think that could ever be?”
Tara’s Steps for Life message: Every worker home safely
The day Tara Elliott got that phone call is what she calls a “flashbulb memory” – a vivid, detailed memory of a high-emotional moment. She can recall each turn she took on her drive to the hospital; how each member of her family reacted when the doctor told them her father was dead.
The changing seasons in grief
Rebecca’s walked through many seasons of grief since her husband Lance died on the job. Join Rebecca as she reflects on where her journey has taken her so far.
Volunteer Profile: Tammy McCabe
Passion refers to a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement towards something or doing something. Tammy McCabe is a dedicated volunteer who exemplifies deep passion about a cause.
A lifetime of safety learnings from the Family Farm: Bruce’s Story
Like other farmers and ranchers, Bruce chose this life because farming is in his blood and a farmer is who he is. We know now that we can’t afford to treat safety as anything separate from the job anymore—”safely” has to be the way we do the job.
7 strategies for building resilience in the face of loss
Here are seven key insights for building resilience in the face of loss, including how we can begin to practice them in our daily lives as we navigate our journeys through grief.
Behind the Scenes: Honouring our Pets—Past and present
Pets are important to many people, including our staff! They have a significant impact on our lives. They can lift our spirits and make us feel better both physically and emotionally. We’d like you to meet some of the furry friends, past and present, who’ve been supporting our staff over the years.
A brother deeply missed
by Tera Colville – In June of 2021, we all gathered to celebrate Father’s Day and our father’s birthday for the weekend at our parents’ home in the Haliburton Highlands. When Jamie left for his work week that Sunday, we hugged him and told him we loved him, not knowing we would never see him alive again.
What to Expect: Your First Family Forum
Have you been thinking about attending a Threads of Life Family Forum for the first time, but can’t quite decide? We know, the idea can be a bit intimidating. But you can take comfort in the fact that we design the whole weekend to make you feel at home as much as possible.
