Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
The 2019 federal election is fast approaching, and we have an opportunity to let all candidates, parties and voters know that the HIV, hepatitis C and other STBBIs require a strong federal government response. We also require a strong government response to address (of people who use drugs, of people living with HIV, sex workers,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
We are excited and proud to share our new logo for the Making it Work Community-Based Research (CBR) Study. Making it Work is an Indigenous-focused, community-based research project in British Columbia co-led by PAN, Sherri Pooyak at the Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Collaborative Centre (AHA Centre) and Dr. Nancy Clark at UVIC. This study is… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
Please note: Registration closes at 11 AM October 24. We are pleased to announce a special event for our member groups and allies. Dr. Christy Sutherland, Medical Director of PHS Community Services, will share a keynote address to precede PAN’s Annual General Meeting. She will speak on the topics of a safer drug supply and… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 3rd, 2019
Update: Monte has moved to the role of Research and Evaluation Assistant since this blog was written. We’re happy to introduce Monte Strong, who is taking the lead on the Hepatitis C Leadership Project, which is in development. Read about other members of our team in the Meet the People at PAN series. What… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019
Updated October 4, 2019 Moving Forward for LGBTQ2 Canadians: a pre-election statement was released publicly on September 30. This is the first time in Canadian history that so many organizations (216!) have come together with such a statement in support of LGBTQ2 issues. Feel free to share the statement on your organization’s social media feeds,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working to support folks who use substances. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. See our Drug Use and Overdose Response page for resources on overdose services, team resilience, governmental reports,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019
PAN is pleased to welcome (back) Marc Seguin, who recently joined the Training and Leadership department as the Positive Leadership Development Institute Manager. Marc was one of the original trainers for PLDI when PAN introduced the program ten years ago. Read about other members of our team in the Meet the People at PAN series. … Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 23rd, 2019
PAN EVENTS: Virtual AGM on October 24; PLHIV & PWLEs event on March 11, 2020; Ongoing Webinar Series with Health Authorities & Other Government Stakeholders We are pleased to share that this year PAN will be doing some of our work a little differently, introducing ways for more people to connect. This fall, we will… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, September 19th, 2019
PAN is delighted to announce the launch of its HIV Housing Toolkit! Explore the HIV Housing Toolkit by visiting www.hivhousingtoolkit.ca This Toolkit was developed as part of knowledge translation for the community-based research study Positive Living, Positive Homes. Many people who participated in this study expressed a need for this kind of tool as it… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, September 16th, 2019
The Collective Impact Network (CIN) is a Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) sponsored initiative, being co-led by PAN acting as the backbone. It consists of the nine PHSA-contracted agencies that are supporting the community-based response to HIV and hepatitis C, alongside the PHSA, and including the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and BC Women’s… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, September 8th, 2019
Updated December 17, 2019: In this KnowledgeConnect webinar, Peer Research Associates (PRAs) from the BC People Living with HIV Stigma Index reflected on their experiences working on the project, and shared their thoughts on best practices to teams which include or are thinking of including PRAs in their work. These experiences will illuminate and expand… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019
Do you want to participate on a provincial level regarding HIV, hepatitis C and related issues? Are you looking for a big picture experience as opposed to hands-on opportunity? Do you want to support the frontline agencies in our network? If the answer is yes, then consider applying to join the Pacific AIDS Network… Read more »
