Lupus and Nutrition

Our fifth Self-Advocacy Webinar took place on June 10, 2021. Our guest speaker, Melissa Hemphill, a Holistic Nutritionist discussed Lupus and Nutrition. Melissa’s passions are all things food-related. With a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Guelph,...

Lupus Awareness with Minister Hajdu

Lupus Canada would like to thank Minister Patty Hajdu for taking time to speak with us on May 20, 2021 at our Lupus Awareness Month Self-Advocacy Webinar. Minister of HealthLocation: Thunder Bay—Superior North The Honourable Patty Hajdu was first elected as the Member...

Mental Health and Lupus

Our third Advocacy Webinar – Mental Health and Lupus, took place on April 29, 2021. Janice LeBlanc, a Registered Psychotherapist, addressed topics such as ‘How lupus can impact mental health’,  ‘What help and/or programs are available’, ‘How would a lupus patient...

Managing Your Finances

The ‘Managing Your Finances While Living With Lupus’ webinar took place on March 18, 2021. Our guest speaker, Vikas Tiwari who is Lupus Canada’s Treasurer, is an experienced Wealth Management professional and currently manages an independent wealth advisory practice...

Advocacy 101

The ‘Advocacy 101’ webinar took place on February 18th. Our guest speaker, Thomas Simpson who is the Chair of Lupus Canada’s Advocacy Committee, discussed what is advocacy and how to become a successful self-advocate.