Community Announcements
Featuring some of the latest news about the Society’s programs, events, and more.
Square Dance Fundraiser
Join us for an evening of live music, square dancing, and community connection, benefiting families who are grieving.
Mother’s Day Candle Lighting and 6-week Group Therapy
Lumara’s 5th Annual Cross-Canada Virtual Mother’s Day Candlelighting
Honouring Pregnancy and Infant Loss – With Options for Ongoing Support
LUMARA Offers Support To Victims From Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy
LUMARA’s team is actively working to support those in need, and continue to stand by to offer additional grief supports to anyone impacted by the recent tragedy in Vancouver at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival.
Dinner & Dance Charity Fundraiser
Join us July 4, 2025 for our dinner and dance charity fundraiser hosted by Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria in Coombs featuring Vancouver Island’s very own disco band, Wunderbread! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a great evening out while supporting a great cause.
Spring Programming 2025
At Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society, we offer programs that support those navigating the journey of loss. This spring, we’re providing a range of compassionate offerings, from grief workshops and mindful support circles to our creative MineCraft sessions, helping people of all ages navigate grief and cultivate connection.
Camp Kerry 2025
Registration is Open for Our 2025 Camp Kerry Family Retreats in BC & Ontario!
Lumara Youth Retreat 2025
We know that going through adolescence can be difficult, and even more so for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Often a loss can lead to chronic depression, anxiety, and feelings of complete isolation. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way…
Annual Report 2023-2024
Every year we are reminded that though grief is universal, it often hides in the
shadows. At Lumara, we recognize that when we make space for pain and sorrow, we
open ourselves to a renewed sense of hope, richness, and joy. Your support allows us
to bring light and healing to moments of unspeakable trauma and loss.
Fall Impact Report 2024
At Lumara we wrap each family with love, connection and compassion. We help them build a sense of belonging and open spaces that invite transformation. Collectively walking through grief, discovering a sense of belonging and hope along the way.
4th Annual Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium
Hosted byIn Association WithChildren's Grief Awareness Symposium Please join us for a unique and exciting educational event that will help to build your capacity to support grieving children, youth and families in the communities you serve. The Canadian Alliance for...
Programming Fall 2024
Registration is now open for Lumara’s fall programming
Hisiikʔitq kʷatyiikmis (Griefs Journey)
Hisiikʔitq kʷatyiikmis (Griefs Journey) is the first offering between Ucluelet First Nation and LUMARA, which will be held July 22, 23, and 24, 2024.