Category: Conferences and Events

The Pacific AIDS Network (PAN) is excited to announce that that this year’s workforce development training will be focused on Frontline Support Workers and will be held on February 24 – 26 in Richmond. This three-day event will be held in partnership with CATIE. Draft program highlights will be released in late September and registration… Read more »

Save the date! Hoopla: A Women’s Health Carnival

Please join us for Hoopla: A Women’s Health Carnival, presented by Positive Women’s Network. Hoopla is a celebration of services, an extravaganza of education, and a spot for connection. Learn about the issues, offerings, and passions of women-focused organizations in the Vancouver area. Throughout the day we’ll feature health spotlight mini sessions, interactive learning zones, feature… Read more »

Passions: a benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

Sunday September 14, 2014 To celebrate a new decade of this event, we’re taking Scotiabank Passions to another level – including a new and exciting venue: The Imperial! While the Dr. Peter Centre served as a great venue for many years, the new venue will provide an even better party experience – and won’t require… Read more »

Held at Loon Lake UBC Research Forest, Maple Ridge, BC One must be 55+ years old to attend. Make a powerful contribution to this university! The core of the University is you. Your experience, victories, challenges and internal exploration – all make you an expert. If you’d like to share knowledge and experience with others… Read more »

YouthCO is turning 20!

YouthCO wants to commemorate this momentous occasion with you as we reflect on two decades of engaging communities, celebrating diversity and building healthier futures for youth. Taking place July 10th at the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Gardens, Third Base is an opportunity to meet friends and colleagues, past and present, and enjoy… Read more »

55th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies

55 years of Personal and Professional Development July 13-17, 2014 The Institute on Addiction Studies offers professional development and learning opportunities to those working and involved in substance use and related fields.  This year’s annual Institute workshops include the following: “Concurrent Disorders: The Interaction of Addictions and Compromised Mental      Health”: Dennis Kimberley, MSW,… Read more »

The Public Health Agency of Canada is continually monitoring the public health risk to Canada and has developed interim infection prevention and control guidance for patients in acute care settings with suspected or confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. Join us for this webinar where we will review the global situation of the… Read more »

CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE: An AIDS-free Generation: What will it take? Part 2: Tackling the Structural & Social Determinants of Health Join us as we engage in an evening of dialogue and debate focused on how tackling the structural and social determinants of health is an essential component of ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This event is free… Read more »

The Community Action Initiative is offering a subsidized learning opportunity for 15-20 interested participants to attend the Summer Institute on Addiction. This initiative will be led by the University of British Columbia, on July 9-11 at the Vancouver Point Grey campus. Special preference will be given to the staff/volunteers of support recovery homes that provide… Read more »