Category: Conferences and Events

Moms Stop the Harm Conference

  Voices for Change Conference and AGM- New Westminster, BC June 3 – 5, 2022   About the Conference and Annual General Meeting Join Moms Stop the Harm from June 3 -5, 2022 for their Conference and Annual General Meeting. This will be a hybrid event with guest speakers and members Zooming in, as well… Read more »

PAN joins CANAC to Decolonize and Decriminalize

  We are thrilled to be partnering with the Canadian Association of Nurses in HIV/AIDS Care (CANAC) in presenting their 30th conference, Decolonize and Decriminalize, which will be delivered virtually. PAN is providing pre-conference programming on May 13th: PAN Pre-conference day, Friday May 13:   8:45 AM Welcome and Opening – Valerie Nicholson 9:00 AM-10:30… Read more »

The Interior Region Shelter and Supportive Operators Summit was initiated and organized by three services organizations: ASK Wellness Society (Kamloops), the Canadian Mental Health Association (Kamloops) and Penticton and District Society for Community Living (Penticton). Invitations were sent out across the Interior Health Authority Region resulting in 17 organizations agreeing to participate. The need for… Read more »

BC Substance Use Conference

The 2022 BC Substance Use Conference is the fourth annual conference hosted by the BC Centre on Substance Use. This conference brings together stakeholders from across the province to share clinical expertise, lived experiences, and the latest evidence relating to substance use. This two-day virtual conference will include presentations and panels on research, education, and… Read more »

COVID update: PAN in-person events to resume with caution

In response to the recent loosening of COVID-19 restrictions in BC, we are pleased to report some exciting updates to PAN’s operations. Communicable disease prevention focuses on basic risk reduction principles to reduce the risk of workplace transmission of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.  Our updated Communicable Disease Prevention Plan includes a variety of ongoing measures… Read more »

Please join us  February 15 to review the successes and learnings of 2021, and hear about our plans for 2022. This is a great chance to get connected, ask questions, and let us know how we can best support you in your hepatitis advocacy work. Date: February 15, 2022. Time: 9:30 AM Pacific time Register… Read more »

Updated! The next Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) training is on board governance. Governance — formally known as Bored? Get on Board! — is a  module that requires that applicants have completed the Core Leadership Training. Learn more about PLDI training options. This training welcomes people new to Governance concepts and those who have completed the Bored? Get… Read more »

via CAAN The next Wise Practices and Skills Building Gathering is May 18-20, 2022. Abstract deadline is February 14, 2022.  The Wise Practices Gathering is hosted by CAAN and the AHA Centre in support of Community-Based HIV Research (CBR) by and with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. The very first Gathering was… Read more »

  The Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit is returning for its fifth year, November 2-4, 2022. now through Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The annual Summit boasts 2-tracks that provide focused education for clinical and public health personnel as well as law enforcement and public safety officials. It is the only educational event providing clinical, law… Read more »

  CAAN and the Dr. Peter Centre will be hosting four National Dialogue sessions throughout January and February for a chance to gather to share perspectives and learnings on how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the experiences of gender-based violence amongst Indigenous Women (inclusive of Trans-women, Two-Spirit, Femme/Feminine-identifying, Genderqueer, or Non-binary, 2SLGBTQ+) who are living… Read more »

Nurses, Policymakers, Allied Health Professionals, and community members may now submit abstracts for the 2022 Conference of the Canadian Association of Nurses in HIV Care, Co-hosted by PAN!   When: May 13-15, 2022 Where: Virtually Theme: Decolonize & Decriminalize   Abstracts and inquiries can be sent to [email protected] by February 15, 2022