Posted On: Monday, October 27th, 2025
The purpose of PAN’s Testing Guidance Project provincial consultation is to seek your expertise around the key roles that are (or could be) played by peers and community health workers in STBBI testing and linkage to care – and what best supports this work. These consultations will lead to the development of a guiding… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 27th, 2025
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
PAN’s Annual General Meeting took place on October 16, 2025 and Dr. Sofia Bartlett was our keynote speaker: “Let’s Get It On! Working Together to Equitably Eliminate STBBIs in British Columbia by 2030″ Over the past five years, British Columbia has seen major shifts in how sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) – including… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) Western Canada will be hosting the online Core Leadership Training “Who am I as a Leader?” over 3 weeks PLDI trainings are developed by and for people living with HIV. PLDI Trainer led Zoom sessions will be Monday’s Nov 17, Nov 24 & Dec 1, 2025 from 10 AM-1… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
At the end of this year, we are saying fare-thee-well to two staff members who have made a huge difference impact here at PAN, and who each have offered up a long career of service and excellence in our sector! Reliable, supportive, and the generous with their time, both Janet Madsen and Stacy Leblanc have… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
LetsStopAIDS, Reach Nexus, and others invite you to join other HIV advocates and organizations across Canada by signing on to this open letter. HIV Advocates are calling on the Government of Canada to step up funding and leadership in the fight against HIV, both globally and here at home. Canada has been a global leader… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
PAN was a member of the team that studied awareness, acceptance, and impact of U = U (Undetectable equals Untransmittable) among people living with HIV across Canada, and explored differences across sociodemographic characteristics. The paper was published in AIDS Care Journal. Abstract below, with link to full article at the bottom of the page. Abstract… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 6th, 2025
UPDATE: The letter about the Global Fund has been officially sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and other key government decision-makers. Organizers of the action will keep us all informed of any developments and/or responses from the Government of Canada. And while the letter has been delivered, signatures are still being collected. To date, more… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
PAN has signed onto the the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation letter and we encourage our members to consider doing so too. More than 900 organizations around the world have signed on so far; however, many Canadian groups have yet to sign. Please share this within your networks and ask your connections to sign as… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 29th, 2025
In sexual health and harm reduction, grief is woven into our daily work. We experience it, we witness it, and we walk alongside our communities as they navigate it. We strive to offer compassion and care to others—but how often do we pause to offer the same to ourselves? This virtual series explores how… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 29th, 2025
Wednesday October 22, 2025 Syphilis rates are increasing across Canada, and the impacts are being felt throughout communities in British Columbia. This two-part virtual event will provide both foundational knowledge and practical tools to help strengthen the community-based response. Webinar 1: Syphilis Essentials 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific time This webinar will provide a foundational overview of… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 29th, 2025
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
