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 2025, 22 Nova Scotians died at or because of their work, leaving 22 family, friends and colleagues forever impacted. Each of these deaths is a profound tragedy - and in many cases, preventable.
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
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds
Wreaths are available for order from Flower Trends Florists: (902) 434-5150. The cutoff for orders is April 20.
Contact:
Amy Morris, NS Federation of Labour
902-454-6735
accounts@nslabour.ca
NSLabour.ca
Kentville
Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4-5 p.m.
Kentville's Memorial Park - at Workers' Memorial Stone Monument
Wreaths are available for order from Silver Horse Florist: (902) 678-4728
Contact:
Leslie Campbell, Annapolis Valley Labour Council
lccp66@hotmail.com
Cape Breton
Cape Breton District Labour Council
Ashby Legion, 35 State Street, Sydney
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.
Wreaths are available for order from MacKillops Flowers: (902) 539-1214
Contact:
Natasha Hogan - email: natasha.hogan.cbdlc@hotmail.com
Trenton
Pictou County Injured Workers Association
Trenton Park, 119 Park Road, Trenton
Tuesday, April 28, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Wreaths are available for order from McKean’s Flowers: (902) 752-4146
Contact: Mary Lloyd - email: marypciwa@eastlink.ca
Virtual Ceremony
Threads of life
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12 p.m. Atlantic
Register for the ceremony here and Threads of Life will send you the Zoom link for the event.