Posted On: Friday, August 5th, 2022
In early April, the BC legislature empowered the Select Standing Committee on Health to examine the urgent and ongoing illicit drug toxicity and overdose crisis. This is a non-partisan, all party committee comprised of ten MLAs that have been tasked to come up with recommendations with respect to what reforms and initiatives the province and… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
The Indigenous Health Equity self-paced course is a free online resource provided by the Public Health Training for Equitable Systems Change (PHESC) out of the University of Toronto. Recently, Edi Young, a Peer Research Associate with PAN’s Making it Work project, completed the online course and found “the education provided is bountiful.” Making it… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 29th, 2022
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Visit our Substance Use and Overdose Response page for more information on advocacy and resources. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 25th, 2022
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is recognized every year on July 28th to bring awareness and encourage global action on the burden of viral hepatitis. The 2022 WHD theme is “I Can’t Wait.” Explorations in Leadership course There are many ways you can get involved with WHD, including PAN’s new self-guided online course “Explorations… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 22nd, 2022
1970-2022 It is with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Hesham Ali. Hesham’s contribution to the BC HIV movement was extensive, volunteering with many organizations over the years including: As a board member of YouthCO As a board member of Positive Living BC As a dedicated long-term volunteer with… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 14th, 2022
Date: Tuesday September 20, 2022 Time: 10 AM Pacific time Health Initiative for Men (HIM) launched PnP & Me in the spring of this year; a new harm reduction-based program for gay, bi, queer men and gender diverse folks who use meth during sex and want support achieving health goals. PnP & Me is… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 11th, 2022
Calling Positive Leadership Development Institute grads! Are you coming to Montreal? Come meet us at the Global Village Saturday July 30th | Sunday July 31st | Monday August 1st 10 AM to 6 PM PLDI graduates and trainers from Quebec, British-Columbia, Ontario, New Zealand and Australia are looking forward to meeting you, as we share… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 11th, 2022
Are you a PLDI graduate? Do you identify as First Nation, Inuit or Métis? Do you want your voice to be heard? Apply to become a member of the new PLDI Indigenous Advisory Committee. In the spirit of inclusion, reconciliation and decolonization, the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) is seeking four… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 8th, 2022
July 28th is World World Hepatitis Day, a day to raise awareness, educate and advocate. If you have events or resources you wish to share, please let us know. This page will be updated as more information comes in. PAN Launches Leadership Course for World Hepatitis Day There are many ways you can get… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 4th, 2022
June 30, 2022 The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P. Minister of Health Health Canada Sent via email: [email protected] [email protected] Re: National Consensus Statement signed by the National Advocates group and Canada’s Community-based and human rights agencies. Honourable Minister Duclos: Canada’s goal to end HIV as a public health threat in this country by 2030… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 4th, 2022
Furqan Waleed is an immigrant settler who moved to the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory, currently called Vancouver and the surrounding areas, in 2013. He is a recent graduate from Simon Fraser University in the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry program. Furqan’s skills are complemented by strong ties to the LGBT2SQ BIPOC communities most affected by HIV and HCV,… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 30th, 2022
What sparked your interest in working in the HIV or hepatitis C community? Throughout nearly two decades of work with social justice issues and organizations, there have been strands of HIV and hepatitis C advocacy woven through my experience both personally and professionally. I had a basic understanding of some of the ongoing challenges… Read more »
