Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society commemorates April 18/19, 2020 tragedy with ceremony and commemorative walk

Apr 16, 2021

The Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society will honour and celebrate the lives of the loved ones lost in the tragedy that took place in Portapique and the surrounding community on April 18|19, 2020 with a memorial ceremony on April 18, 2021.

The in-person ceremony is private and will be Live Streamed on the Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society’s Facebook page (@NovaScotiaRemembers) beginning at 3 p.m. AST to allow all Nova Scotians an opportunity to grieve as a community.

The ceremony will be hosted by CBC’s Jeff Douglas and include readings from spiritual teachers and political leaders, as well as special performances by Brett Kissel, Melanie Doane, Johnny Reid and Heather Rankin.

The Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society is encouraging all Nova Scotians to watch this event safely, and with their loved ones.

Visit @NovaScotiaRemembers on Facebook to learn more.

About the Commemorative Walk

From April 11 to May 10, the Nova Scotia Remembers Legacy Society will hold a commemorative walk in Victoria Park in Truro, Nova Scotia to pay tribute the lives lost on April 18|19, 2020. The purpose of the walk is to give Nova Scotians an opportunity to take a quiet, contemplative walk where they can view memorial sites that honour each life lost and where visitors can pause, grieve, reflect and remember together.

From CMHA Nova Scotia Division

Loss is one of life’s most stressful events. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently. Grief is part of being human, but that doesn’t mean we have to go through the journey alone. There are resources available across Nova Scotia to help you navigate through difficult times, including loss.

Here are some accessible resources.

Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (*Short term support: April 5 – May 7 2021*)

902-422-9183

211 Nova Scotia

Call or text 2-1-1 for in-person assistance or search the online 211 database.

Crisis Services Canada Canada Suicide Prevention Service | Crisis Services Canada

1-833-456-4566 (toll free)

Kids Help Phone

Call 1-800-668-6868

Association of Black Social Workers

1-855-732-1253

Wellness Together Canada Wellness Together Canada

Phone: 1-866-585-0445 (Adults) | 1-888-668-6810 (Youth)

Pride Health

Tel: 902-487-0470

Trans Life Line

Call toll free: (877) 330- 6366

Red Cross Friendly Calls (Not a crisis service)

1-833-729-0144

Good 2 Talk Good2Talk

Call 1-833-292-3698 or text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 (for post-secondary students only)