Spiritual Health Matters: Celebrating Leadership, Connection, and Holistic Care
Join us on October 21
Join us for an evening of reflection, music, and storytelling as we celebrate 30 years of the Interfaith Health Care Association of Manitoba (IHCAM) and recognize the importance of Spiritual Health Awareness Week 2025.
This 90-minute showcase will feature:
Admission is free, but registration is required.
Light refreshments will be served at the reception.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.
This 90-minute showcase will feature:
- Live music and artistic expression
- Meaningful stories from spiritual health providers
- A panel discussion on the role of spiritual care in health and healing
Admission is free, but registration is required.
Light refreshments will be served at the reception.
We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.
Location
Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium
351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba
351 Taché Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba
Date & Time
October 21, 2025
Reception: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:00 PM
Reception: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:00 PM
Presenters
Clayton Sandy
Elder
Julie Turenne-Maynard
Past Executive Director, Ihcam
Zofia Dove
Spiritual health practitioner/speaker
Andrew Terhoch
spiritual health practitioner
Dorit Kosmin
social worker
Rabbi Matthew Liebl
SIMKIN COMMUNITY CHORUS
PANEL SPEAKERS
DR. CHRIS SUMMERVILLE
Chris was a pastor within evangelical Christianity for 20 years. The last 30 years he has been a national mental health leader here in Canada as the CEO of the Schizophrenia. He also has served as chaplain at McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
DR. CHRIS SALSTROM
Dr. Chris Salstrom is a Certified Spiritual Health Practitioner with over 12 years of experience in acute, chronic, and long-term care. She currently specializes in Dementia and Special Needs Dementia Care at Riverview Health Centre, where she also mentors students and teaches didactics. Chris is an Anglican priest serving part-time at St. Stephen and St. Bede Parish and lives in Crescentwood with her spouse and their energetic Jack Russell.
TIM FRYMIRE
EDUCATOR
Tim Frymire began his career in spiritual care in 1989, spending 17 years at St. Boniface General Hospital and 9 years as Coordinator of Spiritual Care at Riverview Health Centre, where he also led a Clinical Psychospiritual Education (CPE) residency. After retiring, he served as webmaster and educator with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS), where he continues part-time today.
Originally from Kamloops, Tim found his home in Winnipeg—with a large, blended family, two grandkids, and a pyre-doodle named Stella. Known for his humor and heart, Tim believes “life is too important to be taken seriously” and that spirituality is essential to caring for the whole person.
Originally from Kamloops, Tim found his home in Winnipeg—with a large, blended family, two grandkids, and a pyre-doodle named Stella. Known for his humor and heart, Tim believes “life is too important to be taken seriously” and that spirituality is essential to caring for the whole person.
Schedule
530 pm
Reception at the Atrium
6:00- 7:30 formal program
Land Acknowlegment by Elder Clayton Sandy
"History and Legacy of IHCAM" by Julie Turenne-Maynard
Simkin Centre Community Chorus
"Art as Medicine" by Andrew Terhoch
"Beyond Logic" by Zofia Dove
Musical performance by Rabbi Matthew Liebl
Spiritual Health Matters: panel discussion
"History and Legacy of IHCAM" by Julie Turenne-Maynard
Simkin Centre Community Chorus
"Art as Medicine" by Andrew Terhoch
"Beyond Logic" by Zofia Dove
Musical performance by Rabbi Matthew Liebl
Spiritual Health Matters: panel discussion
Parking Information
Parking Options:
Parking is paid and can be managed through pay stations or the PayByPhone app (Location #5040 for St. Boniface).
Full details and rates: stbonifacehospital.ca/visitors/parking
Accessibility:
Accessible parking stalls are available near the Research Centre and throughout the parkade. Please display your permit.
- St. Boniface Hospital Parkade
Main visitor parking is available in the multi-level parkade located off Taché Avenue. This is the closest and most convenient option for access to the Research Centre. - Surface Lot E
Additional parking is available in Lot E, located across from the Everett Atrium (limited spaces). Entrance via Dollard Boulevard. - Metered Street Parking
Limited metered parking is available on surrounding streets, subject to City of Winnipeg parking regulations.
Parking is paid and can be managed through pay stations or the PayByPhone app (Location #5040 for St. Boniface).
Full details and rates: stbonifacehospital.ca/visitors/parking
Accessibility:
Accessible parking stalls are available near the Research Centre and throughout the parkade. Please display your permit.