Category: Conferences and Events

Wednesday, February 4th @1:00pm EST It’s show time! Join the 4th edition of our online talk show “What’s hot with PRAs in Canada” for peer researchers and those who work with them.   Our host: James Watson from the Ontario HIV Treatment Network and contributor to the unique online resource The Learning Place where everybody can… Read more »

Canada’s Premiere Trauma Conference – Hosted by CAST Canada May 6 & 7, 2015 The Nottawasaga Inn and Resort Alliston,   Ontario, Canada Early Bird Price – Ends Feb 14 – Save on Fees and accommodation Registration and information Keynote SpeakerDeputy Minister of Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services.Alexander Bezzina   Developing Addiction Treatment by… Read more »

Friday, February 6, 2015 @1:00pm EST Join us for this webinar where we will present an overview of the 2012-2013 HIV and HCV Performance Measurement Reports. The reports cover activities funded through the national Voluntary Sector Fund; Knowledge Exchange Fund; On-Reserve First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities HIV/AIDS Project Fund;and the Hepatitis C Prevention, Support… Read more »

Feb 14, 2015 @6:15 – 9:00pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC Tickets:  $15 – $22 Worldwide Guitar Idol 2011 winner Don Alder weaves great stories into a mesmerizing evening of enchantment and amazing guitar styling suitable for all age groups. Don returns to Abbotsford for a special Valentines Day concert hot… Read more »

CANAC (Canadian Association for Nurses in HIV/AIDS Care) is a national professional nursing organization committed to fostering excellence in HIV/AIDS nursing, promoting the health, rights and dignity of persons affected by HIV/AIDS and to preventing the spread of HIV infection. Their 23rd Annual Conference will take place May 14-16, 2015 in Ottawa, ON. This year’s… Read more »

The CAHR 2015 Scientific Program Committee is pleased to announce that the 2015 Mark Wainberg Lecturer is Dr. Bill Cameron. Dr. Cameron’s lecture will form part of the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday evening. The Scientific Program Committee has also confirmed four outstanding Track Plenary speakers for the Friday and Saturday plenary sessions. Thanks to all… Read more »

PHCN: Annual General Meeting Announcement

Pacific Hepatitis C Network’s Annual General Meeting is taking place Monday, January 26, 3 – 5 pm. This AGM is our first completely online AGM and we are looking forward to having as many of you attending as possible! It has been hard to have full participation in the past because our PHCN members –… Read more »

When: Wednesday January 21, 8–9 AM PST Credit: 1.0 Mainpro-M1 credits (College of Family Physicians of Canada, B.C. Chapter) Cost: Free registration By the end of the Webinar, participants will: Be aware of common drug interactions in ARV treatment Understand the process of requesting and refilling ARVs at various locations in B.C. Be aware of… Read more »

CAHR is pleased to announce that registration is open for the second Mid-Career level HIV Researcher Workshop, which focuses on Research Communications. This workshop will aim to enable HIV researchers to better communicate their work to a wide range of audiences including: people living with HIV, policy makers, media and research funders. This workshop –… Read more »

Policy, Practice and Research – Creating Positive Change When: June 2 – 3, 2015 Where: Edmonton, AB This conference is co-hosted by AAWEAR and Streetworks, and organized by the Harm Reduction agencies throughout Alberta. Our plenary speakers include Dr. Carl Hart (Columbia University), Donald MacPherson (Canadian Drug Policy Coalition), and Dr. Ken Tupper (UBC). The… Read more »