National Day of Mourning, Monday, April 28, 2025

We remember workers who have died, were injured, or became ill from their job.

We commit to protecting workers and preventing further workplace tragedies.

You can learn more at https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning

Please find below the Day of Mourning ceremonies being held in Nova Scotia this year.  NSGEU encourages everyone to participate in a ceremony in their community.

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds
April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Wreath-laying after the ceremony.
If you would like to order a wreath, please contact: Flower Trends. Lisa (the owner) has multiple locations, but said we should order through her Dartmouth location, as it’s the largest, and is also where her ribbon printer is. The number there is 902-434-5150, and orders should be placed no later than April 21^st to meet their cutoff.
Contact: Joan Wark at NS Federation of Labour: joan@nslabour.ca

Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Day of Mourning Ceremony
Kentville Memorial Park — at Workers’ Memorial Stone Monument
April 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
There will be an opportunity for wreath-laying if you wish.
It will be followed by a reception at the District Labour Council Office at 362 Main Street, Kentville.
Contact: Leslie Campbell at Annapolis Valley Labour Council – email: lccp66@hotmail.com

Pictou County Injured Workers’ Association
Day of Mourning Ceremony
6 PM at Steeltown Park, 119 Park Street, Trenton, N.S.
If you would like to order a wreath: Mc Keans Flowers: 902-752-4146. They will deliver all the wreaths to the park the day of the ceremony.
Contact: Mary Lloyd: marypciwa@eastlink.ca