Posted On: Monday, June 12th, 2023
PAN has signed on to this statement and encourages others to do the same. Individuals and organizations are invited to sign this statement against punitive and coercive approaches to drug use in Canada and around the world. It will be sent to Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions / Associate Minister of Health;… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, June 9th, 2023
Location: Kelowna Reports to: Board of Directors Salary: $63,000/year Benefits: Health and dental after 4 months employment Travel Required: Travel required On-Site/Community/Regional. Occasional provincial and national travel. Hours of work: Full-time, vary to meet organizational needs. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, June 9th, 2023
Discussion Table Sign-Up: Providing input on the development of PHAC STBBI messaging and resources via Public Health Agency of Canada The Public Health Agency of Canada is interested in engaging with people on upcoming activities, resource development, and communications around U=U and syphilis. At this time, we are pleased to invite you to… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 5th, 2023
Organization: Canadian HIV/AIDS Black, African and Caribbean Network (CHABAC) Department: National Initiatives and Projects Terms: Full-Time Reports to: Director of National Initiatives and Projects Position Purpose The role of Sexual Reproductive Health Project Coordinator is to develop, coordinate, facilitate, and support African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) community and national initiatives to promote access to… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 29th, 2023
via CBRC CBRC has launched the Summit 2023 Call for Proposals! This year’s conference is taking place from November 16th to 17th, 2023 in Vancouver, BC and will bring together diverse voices, impactful research, and innovative strategies for improving health outcomes for the 2S/LGBTQ+ communities. The theme for Summit 2023 is Together in Action. As we… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 29th, 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 use and 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… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 26th, 2023
AVI is looking for a Campbell River Manager! We are looking for a leader who has strong roots and skills in frontline harm reduction work. This person will provide leadership while working alongside our dynamic teams, to encourage growth, provide mentorship and support team stability. AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi-disciplinary community based… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023 10 AM – Noon Pacific time As HIV self-tests become more available across the country, Indigenous organizations and leaders have been exploring how to make these tools relevant and accessible in Indigenous communities. This workshop will share wisdom Indigenous service providers have gained through their efforts to increase knowledge of HIV… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 11th, 2023
As you may know, guidelines for Prescribed Safer Supply (to replace the toxic drug supply) have been introduced in British Columbia. The experiences of those accessing or attempting to access prescribed safer supply is incredibly valuable! So, we are reaching out to you and your networks to help connect people with lived experience to participate in our… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 11th, 2023
Today, Thursday May 11th, marks the second annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day. With a global focus on access to testing and equitable access to care, viral hepatitis could be eradicated in modern society. Dating back to 2016, World Health Organization (WHO) issued the first Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis with a goal… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 5th, 2023
Via 2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Webinar Wednesday, May 17th, 9 AM Pacific time Fat bodies are rarely represented as joyful, valuable, or as sites of pleasure beyond fetishization. Instead, they are often the subjects of a hostile gaze, with visual representations of fatness in mainstream media tending to reflect negative stereotypes, perpetuating the idea of… Read more »
Via 2SLGBTQ+ Health Hub Webinar May 11th, 2023 at 10 AM Pacific time The rich variability of transgender (trans) and gender diverse (TGD) people’s social contexts, identities, and embodiments is increasingly recognized in the scholarship and policy that govern the provision of gender-affirming care. Yet, amid evolving expressions of cisnormativity and trans-antagonism across healthcare… Read more »
