​North West Dementia Working Group

NWDWG

The North West Dementia Working Group NWDWG is an advocacy group for people living with dementia in North Western Ontario. The group was formed in March 2013 as a sub committee of the North West Dementia Network NWDN.

Membership consists of people living with dementia, and care partners living across the region of Northwestern Ontario.

Our Vision

Our Mission
The vision of the group is to ensure people living with dementia are treated with respect, dignity, and afforded their human rights. 
To be a voice for people living with dementia. 

Core Pillars of the NWDWG

  • To challenge stigma and champion the rights of people living with dementia

  • Promote awareness and education that includes the voices of people living with dementia

  • Advocate for meaningful inclusion of people living with dementia in the community
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  • Influence public polices and services for people living with dementia

Meeting Location and Time

Meetings are held at CERAH at Lakehead University (The Balmoral Street Centre). The meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST, and video or teleconferenced to those participating within the region. 
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For more information, please contact Elaine Wiersma at
ewiersma@lakeheadu.ca, or (807) 766-7250