In My Own Time

Dying with Dignity Canada - Calgary Section - presents In My Own Time

“In My Own Time” is a documentary that looks at what it means to die on one’s own terms. Using first-hand accounts from people across Canada, this film will offer perspectives not commonly seen in media reports and present an opportunity to educate people on end-of-life choice in Canada.

The film follows the emotional stories of people across Canada who chose to end their suffering through MAID and how navigating this decision leads to life-affirming realizations with family and friends.

 

Film Trailer

 

SPEAKERS 

Dr. Simon Bryant

Dr. Simon Bryant looks forward to hearing your thoughts and questions and sharing his. He is gratefully retired from practice in Nunavut, overseas humanitarian work, and clinical work.

 

Cynthia Clark

Cynthia Clark is a member of the Calgary Dying with Dignity planning committee, a board member with MAID Family Support Society and the co-author of the recently published book The Many Faces of MAID: What to Expect when Someone You Know Chooses Medical Assistance in Dying. Cynthia has guided her family through MAID, twice. First with her husband in 2019 and then again with her father in 2023.

 

Siobhan Chinnery

Siobhan Chinnery is a corporate executive who has done a great deal of public speaking over her career. She has been a Dying With Dignity Calgary planning committee volunteer for a few years. Her husband accessed MAID and had his provision on August 20, 2019.

 

Robin Farr (Moderator)

Robin Farr is a volunteer with MAID Family Support Society, a national non-profit organization that provides lived-experience peer support to people across Canada helping a loved one who is considering or planning for MAID or those who are grieving a loss due to MAID. In addition to playing a peer support role, Robin is the volunteer program coordinator and a member of the board of directors. She joined MAID Family Support after her dad chose MAID in 2021.  

In her other life, Robin holds a BA as well as a master’s degree in professional communications, and is working towards a second master’s in organizational development and leadership. She has experience in communications and human resources in the public and private sectors and is currently the HR director for a mental health organization. Robin lives in Calgary, Alberta with her two kids and a dog.