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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Posted On: Monday, April 29th, 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 »
Posted On: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Challenging stigma is embedded in the work of PAN members as they provide services to people who are living with HIV, hep C, substance use, and mental health challenges. PAN members guide and support people through visits to doctors, mental health workers, Emergency Departments, pharmacists, settlement and housing services, and so much more. They know… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG) and Realize are issuing this Call for Proposals at “The Silver Zone: A Networking Zone for Older Adults Living with HIV” in the Global Village at the 25th International AIDS Conference (22 July – 26 July 2024) in Munich, Germany. The Silver Zone is organised in partnership with: Black Women’s Learning… Read more »
