Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Canadian Race Relations Foundation National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Event and Youth Initiative Grants

Posted On: Friday, September 15th, 2023

Via The Canadian Race Relations Foundation The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) now accepting applications for the second round of our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Event and Youth Initiative Grants. The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the ways that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination. Organizations should… Read more »

Job posting: Program Coordinator Families in TRANSition Program

Posted On: Friday, September 8th, 2023

Full Time – 35 hours a week; 4 Year Contract September 2023- September 2027 (Program Coordinator; Bargaining Unit position) Internal/External posting   Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is an accredited, innovative Children’s Mental Health Centre providing a range of mental health services for youth and their families. The Pride & Prejudice Program – a program… Read more »

Job posting: Office/Peer Coordinator, Coalition of Substance Users of the North (CSUN)

Posted On: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

  Position title: Office/Peer Coordinator Organization Overview The Coalition of Substance Users of the North (CSUN) is an alliance of people who use or have used currently illegal drugs. Our members are dedicated to improving life for all substance users who live in Northern BC and throughout Canada. CSUN supports substance users by facilitating the… Read more »

HIV Opt Out Testing in British Columbia

Posted On: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

  Dr Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, released the following letter in regards to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing in acute care settings, including emergency departments. It was shared with the Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS Collaborative Implementation Committee, PAN, and other community partners. Click here to download a copy…. Read more »

Substance Use News August 2023

Posted On: Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

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 information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction… Read more »

International Overdose Awareness Day: Recognizing the Unseen

Posted On: Monday, August 21st, 2023

  International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is August 31, and is “the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.” The theme of IOAD this year is “Recognizing those people who go unseen”, the folks who… Read more »

Substance Use News July 2023

Posted On: Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

  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 information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »

Job posting: Caregiver Support, Indigenous Perspectives Society

Posted On: Monday, July 31st, 2023

Via Indigenous Perspectives Society   Are you eager to work in a positive and welcoming environment where the results of your efforts translate into healthy, happy Indigenous families and communities? We are a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and we are looking for a Caregiver Support (previously… Read more »

Learn more About Harm Reduction in Upcoming Webinars

Posted On: Friday, July 28th, 2023

  Check out these upcoming webinars to learn and connect with community!   Prescribed Safer Supply: Background and Busting Myths Harm reduction is a foundational component of nursing practice. Harm reduction is a philosophy that has a set of core principles and values, such as justice, dignity, compassion and autonomy — that shape how we… Read more »

Using Developmental Evaluation: Learn, Adapt, Accomplish

Posted On: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Evaluation is a foundation of our work at PAN, embedded in our strategic directions, values and approaches. We are responsible to members and allies to work on the issues and directions that concern our communities. We evaluate informally through conversations and meetings, and formally through surveys, interviews, needs assessments, and other tools. Our Organizational Stigma… Read more »

Job posting: Community Engagement Specialist – BC Viral Hepatitis Elimination (Roadmap) Planning Project

Posted On: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

6-month Contract Posting Duration: Full time (35 hours per week), 6-month employment contract Location: Hybrid – remote and in-person. Travel within BC may be required. Reports to: Executive Director, BC Hepatitis Network Compensation: $42.35 – $43.95 per hour Start Date: September 15 – March 15 2024   Posting Date: July 24, 2023       … Read more »

World Hep Day 2023

Posted On: Monday, July 24th, 2023

On Friday, July 28th, World Hepatitis Day (WHD) will be recognized to bring awareness and encourage global action on the burden of viral hepatitis. The 2023 World Hepatitis Alliance’s WHD theme is “We’re Not Waiting.” Hepatitis Education Canada defines hepatitis as a general term meaning inflammation of the liver. There are many forms of hepatitis… Read more »