Posted On: Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
One of the core values of our approach to research at PAN is “Meaningful Engagement and GIPA/MEPA”. In practice, this means that people with lived experiences (sometimes known as peers) must be engaged in research at all points in the process, including being actively engaged in developing and leading research. One way that this has shown up in our work… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 26th, 2021
This past year has been hard, and ongoing stress is drawing a lot from us all. Let’s gather together to gain medicine from the ancient stone people. They have lived so long that they have experienced all hardships and joys and have been able to find stillness. They have many wisdoms to share with us…. Read more »
Posted On: Friday, April 23rd, 2021
At the beginning of May PAN will be launching a new way to explore research and evaluation in what we are affectionately calling the Treehouse, where we will provide research and evaluation inspiration and capacity-building products for you and your team PAN’s team actively works on both research studies and evaluation projects and we have… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, April 23rd, 2021
Via BC Civil Liberties Association on April 23, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER/ (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territories, April 23, 2021 – Civil Liberties, Indigenous and Community organizations are responding to the Travel Restrictions (COVID-19) Order announced by the BC Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth. The order made under BC’s Emergency Programs Act… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
April 21, 2021 Premier of BC John Horgan Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General David Eby, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing Subject: Proposed Travel Restrictions in BC and Accompanying Police Enforcement Dear Premier Horgan, Minister Farnworth and Minister Eby, We are writing to you today on… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 15th, 2021
As we head into a new fiscal year and welcome the onset of spring, we would like to take a moment to update members and allies on our work in light of the continuing dictates of COVID. On an operational level, PAN’s own programs and services continue to be impacted as both BC and Canada… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 12th, 2021
Wednesday, April 14 will mark the 5th anniversary of the declaration of the BC Public Health Emergency of overdose and overdose deaths. This anniversary comes on the heels of BC’s deadliest year ever with 1,716 lives lost to Illicit drug overdoses in 2020. With 329 deaths already recorded in January and February, without dramatic changes… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 8th, 2021
Updated with Response On August 3, 2021, we received a response from Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. It apologizes for the delay and reads in part, Our ministry and our government are committed to creating a system of care that works for everyone, no matter who they are, where they are, or… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
April 22 is Earth Day and PAN is pleased to host a PAN Presents… special Earth Day webinar with Dr. Maya Gislason. This webinar will present opportunities to think about an equity approach to climate change – what are some of the impacts of climate change on health equity? How can we understand the relationship between… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working in harm reduction. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. With the added layer of the coronoavirus/COVID-19 public health constraints, those working in harm reduction have heightened concerns about how… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
As the project coordinator for the Hepatitis C Leadership Project, I wanted to learn more specifics about the various hepatitis C testing technologies. During a conversation focused on community knowledge-building with Dr. Sofia Bartlett from the BCCDC, it was recognized that creating a visual summary of hepatitis C testing technologies could be useful for community…. Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
Or rather, what is the opportunity within a question? We all like answers because of the opportunity to inform, educate, or clarify. Behind every great answer, however, sits an equally valuable question. The Canadian Liver Foundation recently launched their ‘Just Ask’ campaign to recognize March as Liver Health Month. They invite people to participate… Read more »
