Posted On: Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Since Indigenous peoples have been on the lands of Turtle Island, storytelling has been a way to connect. Stories share knowledge, values, history, and rituals. They aren’t all serious though; they also include humour and joy. They are told with spoken word, singing, drumming, carving; through beading; weaving; and celebrations. Contemporary Indigenous artists blend traditional… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 16th, 2025
June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. For the Métis, this day is more than a celebration, it’s an opportunity to honour our ancestors, our resilience, and the unique blend of Indigenous and European heritage that defines… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 12th, 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to Taking Action on Hepatitis. July 23, 2025. 8:30 – 12 Noon Pacific time. World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is an annual day of recognition, education, and advocacy on July 28th. Let’s break it down is the theme of this year’s WHD: “Let’s break down the barriers holding us back… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 9th, 2025
Canada is on Indigenous lands. Another name used for Canada and the United States is Turtle Island, based on creation myths. International borders were established by non-Indigenous settlers. Indigenous peoples have been on the land for thousands of years, pre-dating colonial explorers in collaborative land use, establishing communities, governance structures, education, spiritual practices, and exchange… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 5th, 2025
This study is looking at how the digital world affects access to health services for populations in British Columbia that are more likely to be affected by sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI), such as HIV or hepatitis C. It also explores how community organizations are helping people navigate digital systems—and what support they need… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, June 1st, 2025
In recognition of the start of National Indigenous History Month, PAN is happy to share a new resource: an online course to support our members and allies to reflect on their reconciliation journeys as individuals and organizations. PAN has worked with the team at Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) since 2021, learning from Executive Director Rachelle… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 26th, 2025
On May 9, 2025, the Government of British Columbia proclaimed the first-ever Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day, marking a step in the province’s commitment to eradicating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. This initiative underscores the province’s pledge to improving public health outcomes and addressing the challenges posed by viral hepatitis. Understanding Viral Hepatitis… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 26th, 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: Monday, May 26th, 2025
Canada committed to the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. Each province and territory is responsible for their own health services, and Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) is tracking how each area is doing. On June 18 AHC Executive Director Jennifer van Gennip will dive into the… Read more »
The PAN team in coordination with Central Interior Native Health Society (CINHS) HASP Program, were thrilled to host an ancillary event at the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) conference in Halifax, NS, on May 1, 2025. Jennifer Demchuk (left) and Leanne Zubowski (right) from PAN, along with Jennifer Hoy (center) from CINHS HASP, led… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
PAN is proud to be part of a province-wide initiative to strengthen leadership across BC’s non-profit and social service sectors: BC Social Care Training. Leadership is essential to a strong and resilient social care sector. That’s why we’ve joined other organizations in developing a new platform that connects service providers with highquality supervisory training, grant… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
In anticipation of the upcoming 4th Annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day, Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) was joined by CanHepC, CanHepC, the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver (CASL), and Liver Canada in Toronto, Ontario to publicly launch the most recent Progress Report. 2025 Report: Progress Toward Viral Hepatitis Elimination in… Read more »
