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New from Action Hepatitis Canada: Immigration Health is Public Health

Posted On: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

Action Hepatitis Canada has recently released Immigration Health is Public Health: Opportunities to improve hepatitis B and C: prevention, diagnosis, and care for immigrants and newcomers to Canada This report and recommendations for policymakers prepared by Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) focuses on the current landscape of viral hepatitis testing, treatment, and care for immigrants and newcomers… Read more »

New human rights resources from HIV Legal Network

Posted On: Monday, May 27th, 2024

Via HIV Legal Network We’ve come to the end of another fiscal year at the HIV Legal Network, and we have many new resources to share with you. Touching on nearly all of our areas of work, these products represent months of work and collaboration. We are very pleased to be able to share… Read more »

Substance Use News, May 2024

Posted On: Monday, May 27th, 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… Read more »

The Canoe Project invites you to 2 virtual calls

Posted On: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

CAAN Communities, Alliances and Networks and Dr. Peter Centre are delighted to invite you to a series of Indigenous-led trauma informed Harm Reduction training. This training is part of the national project, The Canoe and is free to attend. The Canoe aims to bring relevant, non-stigmatizing, context specific harm reduction practices for rural and remote indigenous communities… Read more »

Share your thoughts: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place

Posted On: Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Via the Government of Canada Researchers with the Government of Canada recently launched a study that may be of interest to you. The study aims to better understand the views and preferences of 2SLGBTQI+ older adults on the services and resources that could help them age in place and in their community. As part… Read more »

PAN and PLDI at CAHR 2024

Posted On: Monday, May 13th, 2024

Each year, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) hosts a conference for Canada’s research community to gather, network, present, and learn about the latest advances in the field. The 33rd annual conference took place in London, Ontario from April 25 to 28 with over 600 participants meeting face-to-face in person to connect with… Read more »

Workshop: Exploring STBBIs and Stigma

Posted On: Monday, May 13th, 2024

You’re invited to take part in an upcoming stigma workshop! BC Hepatitis Network is facilitating an introductory workshop for you and your colleagues on Exploring sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) and stigma. Find more details and register for the session here. Are you a health or social service provider who works with people who are disproportionately impacted by hepatitis… Read more »

Introducing the Government of Canada’s STBBI Action Plan

Posted On: Monday, May 13th, 2024

Webinar: The Government of Canada’s STBBI Action Plan (2024-2030) Thursday, May 23rd 2024 10-11 AM Pacific time The Government of Canada recently released its renewed federal Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Action Plan (2024-2030). The Action Plan outlines 16 priorities, and 49 actions from 9 federal departments responsible for its implementation. It aims to… Read more »

2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Call for Community, Academic & Professional Trainees

Posted On: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

Summary of the 2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), our 2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub tackles a major training and capacity gap in intersectional and community-informed 2SLGBTQ+ health and community interventions, including interventions for Indigenous, Black, and other People of Color queer communities. Our innovative 2SLGBTQ+ Hub, which fosters opportunities for asynchronous and synchronous learning and skill… Read more »

Campaign resources for International Overdose Awareness Day

Posted On: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

Via IOAD International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our… Read more »

Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day 2024

Posted On: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

#CanHepDay24 #HepCantWait Today, Thursday May 9th marks the third annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day in Canada. Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) AHC, along with CanHepC, CanHepB, the Canadian Liver Foundation, and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver spent the day at Parliament Hill in Ottawa to talk to the government… Read more »

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia events

Posted On: Monday, April 29th, 2024

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. It is honoured on May 17th every year. Learn more. This year’s… Read more »

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