Calendar of Events

The Legacy Expo Weekend

While the actual Legacy Expo might be a one day event, the weekend as a whole offers three different events, all designed to help people talk about death, build connections, and learn more about what their community has to offer. Each event offers something unique and they are all open to the public.

Event Highlights

Friday May 1st

Death Over Drafts at a local brewery. This is a casual, community-driven event with origins in Los Angeles, California, that brings people together over their beverage of choice, to have open, meaningful conversations about death, dying, and end-of-life planning.

Saturday May 2nd

A film screening of the second film in the When You Die Trilogy: Saying Goodbye: Preparing for Death followed by a discussion. These screenings offer thought-provoking explorations of death and the dying process, featuring perspectives from experts, caregivers, and those with lived experiences.

Discover the services you may not know exist in Ottawa to help you navigate all things death and dying. With 25+ Vendors and four different presentations throughout the day, there's something for everyone. The Expo is all about learning about local services and building community.

Sunday May 3rd

Mark your calendars for these can't-miss expo moments!

Expo Agenda

The Legacy Expo is meant to be enjoyed at your leisure. There are over 30 vendors to visit, including one that will offer free 10 minute sessions of Therapeutic Touch, with sign-ups day of.

In addition to the Vendors, there are four 30-minute presentations happening throughout the day in breakout rooms. These presentations are free, but limited to 20 spots each -- Make sure to sign up early!

Doors Open: 12:00pm

First Presentation: 12:15pm- 12:45pm

"Tough Conversations: Talking with Kids about Death and Grief" By Sandra Spicer

Second Presentation: 1:00pm - 1:30pm

"Somatic Grief Work" By: Laurie Clark

Third Presentation: 1:45pm - 2:15pm

"Last Aid in Canada: Increasing Community Participation in Palliative Care" By: Cheryl Spencer and Tara Landry

Fourth Presentation: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

"Sound Healing Journey" By: Heather Robynne

The Legacy Expo Ends: 3:00pm