Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

PAN’s Annual Report 2023-24

As we approach our Annual General Meeting, once again we take this opportunity to reflect on PAN’s work and the state of our sector, and to celebrate the achievements of our members. PAN is privileged to support our members in many ways, including capacity building and leadership training, research and evaluation, and policy change and… Read more »

Vikki Reynolds Online Workshops January-March 2025

PAN has collaborated with Vikki Reynolds over the years to support members in their work. Vikki works from a Decolonizing and Justice-Doing framework. She works as a Consultant, Facilitator and Supervisor in Team Development, Resisting Burnout and Sustainability, ‘Trauma’ and Witnessing Resistance to Violence and Oppression, and a Supervision of Solidarity. Her workshops often fill up… Read more »

Substance Use News, September 2024

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

Embedding Peer-Delivered Services in CBOs This piece of work, funded by the PHSA, is valuable for anyone involved in or interested in engaging peers within CBOs, particularly people in leadership roles, program managers, and people who are delivering direct services. The document outlines steps for incorporating the lived and living experiences into operations, and programs and… Read more »

Registration for CBRC Summit is now open

Source: CBRC Summit 2024: Vigilance & Vision Canada is on a precipice. With a federal election on the horizon, harbouring the potential of a massive political regime change, queer and trans communities face the possibilities of harsh funding cuts and renewed debates about what it means for us to live, love, and access health care…. Read more »

Job posting: Knowledge Broker, Harm Reduction, CATIE

Position Title: Knowledge Broker, Harm Reduction Service: Knowledge Exchange Reports to: Manager, HIV and Harm Reduction Position(s) Supervised: None Status: Full-time, Contract (two years) Location: Remote and hybrid Salary: $60,000* About CATIE CATIE strengthens Canada’s response to HIV and hepatitis C by bridging research and practice. We connect healthcare and community-based service providers with the… Read more »

Position Title: Knowledge Specialist, Harm Reduction Programming Service: Knowledge Exchange Reports to: Manager, Community Programming Position(s) Supervised: None Status: Full-time, Contract (two years) Location: Remote and hybrid Salary: $60,000*   About CATIE CATIE strengthens Canada’s response to HIV and hepatitis C by bridging research and practice. We connect healthcare and community-based service providers with the… Read more »

Get your tests for International Testing Week!

Via Coalition PLUS (contact info below) This year, International Testing Week (ITW) will take place from 18-24 November 2024. Coalition PLUS has succeeded in getting different companies to donate tests for participating organizations. In Canada, only Biolytical products are approved for use, but there are several different ones. To participate, groups are asked to use… Read more »

Building Team Strength From the Ground Up

Register now! On October 9th we are hosting a 3-part virtual event to help you strengthen your organization’s roots and growth. Three related sessions will help your team examine your organizational health, centre people with lived and living experiences, and strengthen your community connections. The day will begin with an interactive workshop on Nonprofit Lifecycles… Read more »

Job posting: Program Manager, Moms Stop the Harm

Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH) is a network of Canadian families impacted by substance use related harms and deaths. We advocate to end substance use related to stigma, harms and death. Position Details Contract: 6 months (March 31, 2024) with the possibility of extension; dependent on funding Hours: Part time (32 hours/week) Compensation: $35/hour Benefits:… Read more »

Substance Use News, August 2024

Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

My participation experience in a community consultation event

Monte Strong from PAN shares his experience of being part of a community consultation event hosted by the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) that took place at the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary, AB on July 31st, 2024. In addition to working as a Research Coordinator and PLDI Trainer at PAN, I occasionally participate in… Read more »