Category: Conferences and Events

Beyond the Headlines: Human Rights and BC’s Toxic Drug Crisis with former BC Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe and BC CMHA CEO Jonny Morris

Posted On: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Via BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Each year on December 10th, to mark the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights (1948), BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner seeks to bring awareness to human rights issues in BC. This year, BC’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender invites you to participate in… Read more »

World Hepatitis Testing Week Continues

Posted On: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

With viral hepatitis, other than getting tested, there may not be any indicators for determining whether you’ve been exposed to or have a current viral hepatitis (hepatitis C (HCV) or hepatitis B (HBV)) infection. As a result, although vaccines and treatment options exist, many people remain undiagnosed with ongoing liver damage and potential to transmit… Read more »

World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week 2025

Posted On: Monday, November 3rd, 2025

 The initial World AIDS Day in 1988 marked the first ever global health day. The tradition continues, and this World AIDS Day, there are several elements of HIV community work that are being highlighted. The UNAIDS theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response. PAN and allies have been working on this,… Read more »

Kitchen Party and Surrey Grocery

Posted On: Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Ribbon Community is offering two incredible programs for November and December. Ribbon Community Kitchen Party A community member will demonstrate how to cook a beloved recipe. Participants will get to taste the meal, and go home with the ingredients to try at home! When: Thursday, November 6 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (PST) Where: 1101… Read more »

Advocacy Reimagined: Staying Focused and Empowered

Posted On: Monday, November 3rd, 2025

On behalf of ViiV Healthcare Canada, CAAN is pleased to invite you to the Advocacy Reimagined: Staying Focused and Empowered HIV Community Summit.   Please join them online for a fully interactive experience on Wednesday, November 12 from 9:40 AM to 3:00 PM (PST). The summit will include simultaneous translation throughout the event to ensure… Read more »

Get your rapid tests for International Testing Week 2025

Posted On: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

COCQ-SIDA in Quebec is coordinating International Testing Week in Canada, which will take place from November 17 to 23, 2025. They invite you to take part in this international movement by organizing activities related to testing. Whether it’s a mass testing day, a distribution of self test kits, or information booths on testing and sexual… Read more »

STILL WITH US: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS in the Arts

Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

  The Victoria Arts Council, in association with AVI Health & Community Services, is pleased to announce its presentation of STILL WITH US: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS in the Arts.  This cross-disciplinary project is anchored by an exhibition in downtown Victoria running from 24 October through 1 December 2025. Featuring archival materials, films, and visual… Read more »

Nominations Open for Casey Awards

Posted On: Monday, September 22nd, 2025

Honour someone exemplary by nominating them for a Casey Award. These distinguished annual awards celebrate individuals and organizations who demonstrate leadership in social justice and commitment to HIV. Categories include leadership, volunteering, and philanthropy. In all categories the committee is looking for evidence of innovation; collaboration; responsiveness; inspiring others; transformative and/or exemplary action; and/or commitment… Read more »