Category: Conferences and Events

CIHR Webinar: Implementation Science for the Prevention of HIV, HCV and STBBIs – Component 1: Adaptation Grants

Posted On: Monday, October 19th, 2015

The CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative along with its Partners will be hosting a webinar on Friday, October 30th from 12:30pm – 2:00pm EST to discuss the recently launched Implementation Science for the Prevention of HIV, HCV and STBBIs – Component 1: Adaptation Grants Funding Opportunity. Click here to register. The webinar will focus on: • A… Read more »

BCCfE – Celebrating HIV Research and Results: Treatment as Prevention®

Posted On: Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

October 27, 2015, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Cullen Family Lecture Theatre, Providence Level 1, St. Paul’s Hospital Register here St. Paul’s Hospital, the BC-CfE and UBC Division of AIDS will be celebrating successes in translating research into policy during an event called, “Celebrating HIV Research and Results: Treatment as Prevention®”. This event, as… Read more »

CARBC Webinar: Rethinking Drug Education and Promoting Mental Health in BC Schools

Posted On: Monday, October 5th, 2015

Thursday, October 8, 3:30-4:30 PM Drug education isn’t what it used to be and that’s a good thing! Evidence tells us that promoting mental health and addressing problematic substance use is about two key elements: i) helping young people develop the knowledge and skills to navigate today’s world and ii) fostering a greater degree of… Read more »

AIDS Vancouver’s 8th Annual Celebrity Dim Sum

Posted On: Monday, September 28th, 2015

October 04, 2015 at 11am – 1pm Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W Georgia St, Vancouver Tickets: $88 each or $800 for a table of 10 The annual Celebrity Dim Sum is heading into its eighth year! The Celebrity Dim Sum is a signature fundraising event for AIDS Vancouver, attracting high-level donors as well as a… Read more »

Schedule tor AIDS Walk YYJ, Saturday, September 19

Posted On: Monday, September 14th, 2015

Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Victoria BC – 2015 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Host: Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS) Start Location: Centennial Square Important Times: 11:00 pm – Registration & Community Fair & DJ Aika Tuomi 12:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies/Entertainment Co-Hosted by VPWAS Co-Chairs Piotr Burek and Ryan O’Neil Scheduled Speakers include:… Read more »

Provincial Community of Practice on Motivational Interviewing Launch- Save the date!

Posted On: Monday, September 14th, 2015

Friday October 2, 2015 9:00am – 3:30pm Locations: Surrey and Prince George (Some travel subsidies will be available. Webinar participation is also encouraged for those unable to travel to the in-person locations) Cost: Free Click here to register The Community Action Initiative is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a refreshed provincial Community of… Read more »

HIV/AIDS Webinar Learning Series – Connecting with Youth: HIV Testing, Care and Support for Under 30

Posted On: Sunday, September 13th, 2015

Wednesday September 30, 8:00-9:00 AM PST Cost: Free registration. Register here. The goals of this Webinar are to understand: – Diversity among youth affected by HIV – Barriers for youth in accessing HIV testing and care services – Challenges for care providers in engaging youth in HIV testing and care – Practical strategies and resources… Read more »

ANKORS AIDS Walk 2015

Posted On: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015

Our 21st annual Nelson AIDS Walk for Life takes place on September 12th We are doing something different this year: The event will start and end at Lakeside Rotary Shelter. There will be kid friendly centres at registration with hoola hooping and face painting, live music and a barbeque! Decorate a stroller or bike for the walk! Come and join… Read more »

CATIE Webinar – Best Practice Recommendations for Canadian Harm Reduction Programs, Part 2

Posted On: Tuesday, September 8th, 2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 1 p.m. ET Register now Featuring: Carol Strike, PhD, Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto This webinar will introduce recommendations included in Part 2 of the Best Practice Recommendations for Canadian Harm Reduction Programs. Developed by service providers, service users and researchers from across… Read more »