Category: Advocacy, Policy, Public Health

Substance Use News August 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 (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

  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 »

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

  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

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 »

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

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 »

Open letter on HIV criminalization reform

Over the past few months, the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization has continued to press for law reform and engaged with federal government stakeholders on this file, including the offices of the Ministers of Justice and Health. An open letter about the need to reform the law on HIV non-disclosure was sent at the… Read more »

Chemo Emos, Cancer Queers and Other Heroes

  Chemo Emos, Cancer Queers and Other Heroes is a project of recorded community-based discussions to challenge the status quo around healthcare access, advocacy and autonomy. These conversations focus on the voices and experiences of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirit, and Asexual communities plus other existing and emerging identities around gender and sexuality…. Read more »

  A new study coordinated by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC CfE) is looking for people to take part in focus groups to share their experiences with drug overdoses during COVID. The project is called “Providing insight into and mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the occurrence, severity, complications, and… Read more »

Zero HIV Stigma Day is July 21!

Via Zero HIV Stigma Day Zero HIV Stigma Day is taking place July 21st, 2023. This is a global movement uniting people, communities, and entire countries to raise awareness of HIV and take action to end HIV Stigma in all its forms. The day of action featuring communities living with and affected by HIV, activists, clinicians, influencers,… Read more »