Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba

FORMATION/EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT FUND

The Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba (IHCAM) has created a Formation & Educational Development and Fund as part of its commitment to providing ongoing support and training to its members - men and women of all faiths and backgrounds who provide effective leadership, board governance, care to residents and patients, and strategic oversight to the organizations they serve.

Funding is available to individuals working or donating their time in IHCAM member facilities.

For more information and to apply for funding, click HERE.

 

SPIRITUALITY GRANTS

Now Open: 2025 IHCAM Spirituality Grant Applications

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 IHCAM Spirituality Grant Program is now open for applications!

This grant supports innovative and meaningful initiatives that promote spiritual health and well-being in healthcare, long-term care, and community-based settings. Whether you're nurturing grief support circles, leading end-of-life reflection groups, or developing creative spiritual practices for staff and residents, this grant is designed to help bring your vision to life.

What’s New for 2025?

This year’s guidelines have been refreshed to reflect better the diverse ways spiritual care is evolving in faith-based and person-centred environments. We’ve introduced two funding streams to support your needs more intentionally:

1. Project Stream – Enhancing Spiritual Care Delivery

For short-term or one-time initiatives such as:

  • Grief and bereavement programs
  • Sacred music, art, or reflection sessions
  • Meaning-making workshops for residents, families, or staff

2. Education & Capacity-Building Stream

For projects that strengthen spiritual care knowledge and practice, including:

  • Staff training on spiritual care competencies
  • Interdisciplinary dialogue or retreats
  • Volunteer formation and mentorship programs

We continue to welcome applications that foster inclusivity, interfaith dialogue, and compassionate accompaniment, especially for those who may be isolated or facing transitions in care.

Why Spiritual Health Matters

At IHCAM, we believe that caring for the spirit is as essential as caring for the body and mind. Spiritual care helps individuals find meaning, experience belonging, and navigate illness or change with dignity. This grant is one small way we honour the sacredness of this work — and the people who lead it.

How to Apply

The full guidelines and application form can be found here:

Download Guidelines & Application Form

Spirituality Grant Application Form

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Effective Board Leadership: 
Recruitment, Succession, and Sustainability
 
Effective board leadership is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of nonprofit organizations. This interactive workshop will provide nonprofit board members with essential strategies for building and sustaining a high-performing board. Participants will explore key aspects of board governance, including leadership development, succession planning, director recruitment, and ongoing board effectiveness.
Through real-world case studies and engaging discussions, attendees will learn how to cultivate strong board dynamics, foster diversity, and ensure continuous improvement in the boardroom.
 
WHEN: March 19, 2025       1:30-4:00 pm
WHERE: 200 Kenny Street
 
 
Pre-workshop material:
 
 
 

 

RECENT WORKSHOP RECORDINGS

Empowering Post-Traumatic Growth in Morally Injured People.pptx

Loneliness and the COVID Lived Experience

To listen to the recording, click below:

Part 1:   Doug Koop and Dr. Glenn Horst : 2021-11-04 09.07.48 Loneliness and the COVID Lived Experience Workshop 84958834315 - OneDrive (sharepoint.com)

Part 3: Rabbi Allan Finkel: 2021-11-04 09.07.48 Loneliness and the COVID Lived Experience Workshop 84958834315 - OneDrive (sharepoint.com)

Advance Care Planning Workshop

To view/listen to the Workshop Recording, click below.  Due to a technical difficulty, the video starts at 3:15 and slide 9 of Katarina's PPT presentation

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/g4XbSd7C2SgLO4dDM7uijcACsvJzdf8irMXF__Up3t4J3ZnFG29m0Ea8pWe_7SK1.P_0WWFpNO7B6ImHS 

Access Passcode: 30h!oA73

ADP PPT Presentation:  Katarina Lee

ADP PPT Presentation:  Office of the Public Trustee

Coping with Grief & Loss During COVID-19
Presentation from Coping with Grief & Loss During COVID-19 workshop

Zoom presentation with Anne Whitford-Fast

Empathy and Compassion Workshop

To listen to this workshop, click here:
Empathy and Compassion Workshop Recording

Access Passcode: 05%6eOSy

Loneliness, Loss and Grief (in a time of COVID-19) featuring Dr. John Swinton and Dr. Ken Tekano brought to you by Providence Healthcare

Link to Mental Health First Aid Standard Certificate Course Registration Form

A recording of this event is available for you here https://youtu.be/JIsNJE-inXU  along with a supplementary video of our guest presenters responding to questions we didn’t have time to address during the event - https://youtu.be/sdowJy0STA0

Compassion and Imagination in Leadership event featuring Fiona Dalton and Dr. Michael W. Higgins.

A recording of this event is available for you here https://youtu.be/ecJ9osjJvvs