Posted On: Monday, January 27th, 2025
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 to the bottom… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
PAN’s work is developed and delivered in multiple regions in northwestern Turtle Island, and we are committed to respectfully developing relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities, and Nations in the areas in which we work. See more on this. Over many years, PAN as a non-Indigenous organization has been privileged to work with Elders and… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 13th, 2025
Wednesday, January 22nd 2025, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pacific time Did you know that there is a revised national hepatitis C case definition from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)? Join us for this informative webinar on the revised definition that came into effect this January. You will learn about 1) the use of national… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 13th, 2025
As part of creating some knowledge mobilization material about the research findings of PAN’s Making it Work Project, we interviewed Alexandria West, Executive Director of Positive Living North in Prince George. As a Making it Work study team member, Alex shares her thoughts on some themes of cultural safety and harm reduction in the following… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, January 6th, 2025
Courtesy of the Indigenous Knowledge Translation Team, Chee Mamuk Indigenous Health Program The Indigenous Knowledge Translation Working Group (IKTWG) proudly shares our latest resources that are for family members, friends and loved ones who are struggling with their relationship with alcohol and/or substances. The intent of these posters is to bring attention to our Indigenous way… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 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 to the bottom… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Updated January 30, 2025 On behalf of the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) CPHA is currently recruiting medicine, nursing, and social work students for a study to evaluate our evidence-based course that aims to improve care in sexual health. It’s a chance for us, with your support, to lead the way in making healthcare more… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 12th, 2024
As part of creating some knowledge mobilization material about the research findings of PAN’s Making it Work Project, we interviewed Patricia Kolida, On-Site Manager of Positive Living North in Bulkley Valley (Smithers). As a Making it Work study team member, Patricia shares her thoughts on some themes of cultural safety and harm reduction in… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, December 9th, 2024
The PAN Members’ and Allies’ Survey is a key instrument of our strategy to ensure our work remains aligned with our vision, mission and values. Since its inception in 2015, the survey has become a critical feedback mechanism that informs us about the effectiveness of our approaches and the impact of our work. It also… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Join women from Victoria and across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Island for Vancouver Island PWA Society (VPWAS) Positive Women’s Wellness Group. This peer facilitator led group is open to all women living with HIV and or HCV on Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Meetings take place twice a month, once in person (during… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
The BC Drug Policy working group presents Disinformation, Moral Panic and Involuntary ‘care’ in BC Date: December 10th, 2025, 11 AM-12 PM Pacific time. Presented by Patrick McDermott from Hard Law, and Corey Ranger from the Harm Reduction Nurses Association. Presentation Synopsis: part 1. This presentation will facilitate a foundational understanding of misinformation, disinformation, moral panic,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Via the HIV Legal Network World AIDS Day is traditionally a day for us to look back at an epidemic now entering its fifth decade, with love and an ever-lingering sadness for the lives lost, and a commitment to advocate for the rights of people who often experience poorer health outcomes because of stigma, inequitable… Read more »
