Local Chapter
The Victoria Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada (DWDC) was formed in December 2015 by volunteers John Priddle, Ellen Agger and Jeffrey Brooks. The Victoria Chapter of DWDC was a leader in helping develop the national Independent Witness Program; it continues to provide trained volunteers to people who need their formal request for an assisted death witnessed but are unable to find their own witness. We serve the Greater Victoria region, comprised of 13 municipalities and an estimated population of 408,833 people. For services delivered remotely, such as virtual witnessing and virtual presentations, the Chapter serves Vancouver Island.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s series, “Your Health care Team” DWDC will speak with Bill Nixon and Bill Denning about what they do, common misconceptions about their services, and how they support individuals and their families.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s, “Regional Spotlight Series ” DWDC will speak with Diane Gwartz and Dr. Gerald Ashe about common misconceptions about the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process, general attitudes toward death and dying, and local resources to help navigate grief.
As part of Dying With Dignity Canada’s series, “Your Health care Team Series ” DWDC will speak with Mono Brown, PhD and Michele King about what they do, common misconceptions about their services, and how they support individuals and their families.
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Dying With Dignity Canada's longevity and success is due in large part to the many volunteers who work on the local and at the regional level. We have Chapters across the country powered by people passionate about end-of-life choice. Throughout...
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