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 »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 3rd, 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. 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 page for more resources. In the… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
The International Coalition of Older People with HIV (iCOPe HIV) is pleased to invite you to join us at one of two upcoming virtual meetings. These 90-minute sessions will be dedicated to: 1. Sharing the results of iCOPe HIV’s global stakeholder survey (conducted Jan/Feb 2023) 2. Engaging in discussion around iCOPe HIV’s priorities for action… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
HIV activists have consistently confronted stigma from the emergence of HIV over forty years ago. A “nothing about us without us” approach, which originated in political activism centuries ago and has been centred in the disability movement, is not only used by disability and HIV activists, it’s also leveraged by people with lived and… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi-disciplinary community based organization providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to more than 500 people living with HIV and hepatitis C and more than 3000 harm reduction clients. We take evidence-based action to prevent… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
From the HIV Legal Network In 2022, The HIV Legal Network released our latest strategic plan — Rights Within Reach — which outlines our goals and priorities for the next five years. One of the key priorities that emerged for us was the need to centre the lived experience and needs of Indigenous people,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, April 21st, 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… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 20th, 2023
Via: BC Registries and Online Services If you have any questions or concerns related to these changes coming through the Societies Amendment Act, please contact BC Registries at 1-877-526-1526 or [email protected]. Enhancements are taking effect in early May for Society filings to comply with the latest changes to the Societies Act. Why are these… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 20th, 2023
The BCCDC STI Clinic will be hosting an open house specific to the Two-Spirit and Indigenous community to share information about the services offered at the STI clinic. It will be on Thursday, April 27, 5:00-7:00 PM. RSVP by April 21st.
