Category: Conferences and Events

VPWAS – Registration is now open for Youth Unleashing Power 2017!

Posted On: Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Last June, 15 youth travelled from across Canada to co-create a national symposium for HIV and hepatitis-C positive youth, the first of its kind. Developed by a national steering committee of positive youth, the weekend featured presentations on disclosure, sexuality, technology, story-telling, and spirituality. Seeking a strong emphasis on self care, participants were treated to… Read more »

Indigenizing Harm Reduction

Posted On: Friday, April 7th, 2017

I was happy to take part in Indigenizing Harm Reduction, a webinar presented by the UBC Learning Circle. Len Pierre, Andrea Medley, Janine Stevenson and Andrea Derban shared their experiences and thoughts on how best to connect with First Nations communities to introduce and support harm reduction principles. Len is of Coast Salish descent; Andrea… Read more »

MHI – PRICK! testing event in Kelowna Thursday March 16th

Posted On: Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

PRICK! is a private and confidential on-the-spot STI and HIV testing event for all ‘guys who like guys.’  Options for Sexual Health Clinic #102 – 285 Aurora Crescent @ Hollywood Kelowna/Rutland Just NORTH of HWY #33 & Hollywood BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 1-800-739-7367 or…drop in and get PRICKED! Brought to you by: Men’s Health Initiative, Options… Read more »

Positive Living Fraser Valley Community Forum

Posted On: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

This Roundtable event will consist of an inquiry, conversation and dialogue about the future of HIV, and HepC, services in the Fraser Valley. Following a keynote speaker, smaller round table discussions will focus on building an understanding of the lived experience of HIV, AIDS, and HepC in the Fraser Valley, what the loss of services… Read more »

SFU Event – Truth Before Reconciliation: Reframing/Resisting/Refusing Reconciliation

Posted On: Tuesday, February 28th, 2017

Friday, March 10, 6:00PM–8:00PM, Room 1900, SFU Harbour Centre Sponsored by SFU’s Institute for the Humanities, Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG), First Nations Studies, Department of History, & Department of Sociology & Anthropology Click HERE to register! While much academic and public discourse since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) final report has and continues to emphasize… Read more »

Positive Living BC – Community Forum: HIV and the Housing Crisis

Posted On: Tuesday, February 14th, 2017

HIV and the Housing Crisis: Accessing safe and affordable housing and other services for people aging with HIV Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 – 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Chateau Granville Best Western – 1100 Granville Street ( @ Helmcken ) Join us at the Chateau Granville Best Western conference level to meet HIV-positive community members, share… Read more »

MTC & VPWAS Fundraiser – Win Tickets to See Elton John in Victoria!

Posted On: Tuesday, February 14th, 2017

Knowing how excited Victoria residents are for the sold out Elton John and his Band “Wonderful Crazy Night Tour 2017” at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre this March, two local Victoria non profit organizations have secured two pairs of tickets for the Sunday, March 12th show, and are partnering on a fundraising raffle event. To round… Read more »