About Day of Mourning

Every year, the Day of Mourning is observed on April 28 to pay tribute to those who have died or been seriously injured because of their work. 

The Day of Mourning offers employees and employers the opportunity to publicly renew their commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace.

In 2024, 20 families in Nova Scotia were forever changed when 20 people died at work or because of their work. One fatality is too many - the cost too great.

Day of Mourning awareness is led by the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour and supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, WCB Nova Scotia, and Threads of Life. The most important participants, however, are the families, friends, neighbours, coworkers, and employers of those who were lost. 

Book a compelling presentation. Contact: speakersbureau@threadsoflife.ca

Nova Scotia Day of Mourning Ceremonies

Halifax

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds
Wreath laying invited
Contact:
Joan Wark, NS Federation of Labour
902-454-6735
joan@nslabour.ca
http://NSLabour.ca

Kentville

Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Kentville's Memorial Park - at Workers' Memorial Stone Monument
Wreath laying invited
Reception at the District Labour Council Office at 362 Main Street, Kentville
Contact:
Leslie Campbell, Annapolis Valley Labour Council

 

Trenton

Pictou County Injured Workers’ Association
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm
Steeltown Park, 119 Park Road, Trenton
Wreath laying invited
Contact:
Mary Lloyd

marypciwa@eastlink.ca

Virtual Ceremony 

Threads of life
12 p.m. Atlantic
Register for the ceremony here and Threads of Life will send you the Zoom link for the event.

More ceremonies will be added as details become available.