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Bringing hope, healing, and an end to workplace tragedies.

Threads of Life is a Canadian charity committed to supporting people affected by workplace injury, illness or death — and preventing future tragedies from occurring.

Two women hugging. We see the back of one woman's head, and the other had a relieved smile on her face.

Workplace tragedy

We have the understanding and experience to support you and your loved ones with any form of workplace tragedy.

Serious workplace injuries

You or someone close to you has suffered a serious, life-altering workplace injury.

Occupational illness

You are dealing with the impacts and challenges of serious occupational illness.

Workplace death

You are coping with sudden loss due to a workplace death.

Our impact

We help people affected by workplace tragedy to build resilience, form supportive connections, and find a way forward. You can help us take action.

439

439 people affected by tragedy gained hope and healing by attending a Family Forum or online workshop last year.

350+

Our work is powered by more than 350 volunteers.

10,000

More than 10,000 people hear our speakers’ stories each year.

Get support

Access the support you need after a workplace tragedy. (Unsure of where to start? Register for an introductory webinar.)

One-to-one peer support

Get matched with a trained volunteer guide and listener who has experienced a work-related tragedy similar to yours.

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Online workshops

Get practical guidance about coping and grief, while connecting and sharing with a supportive online community.

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Regional gatherings

Expand your support network and discover new ways to cope with workplace tragedy by attending an in-person event in your region.

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Stories of hope

Day of Mourning: A call to remember

News and Updates

April 21, 2025

With everything else going on in the world (including a federal election the same day!), it might be easy to let Day of Mourning slip by. Here’s why you shouldn’t let that happen.

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Waves of Change: Honouring the Volunteers Who Make a Difference

Volunteers and Donors

April 17, 2025

by Eugene Gutierrez Some waves crash against the shore with force, reshaping everything in their path. Others move gently, washing over the sand again and again, leaving their mark in quieter ways. Whether big or small, ever

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The Face of Grief and the Face of Depression

Grief and Growth

March 26, 2025

Grief is a natural response to loss. How do you know if what you’re experiencing is grief, or if it’s depression?

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