Category: Peer Leadership

Job posting: Grocery Programs Assistant, AIDS Vancouver

Posted On: Friday, January 12th, 2024

Temporary, grant-funded position starting February 2024 until September 30, 2024. Reporting to: Dr. Lawrence Chidzambwa Union: HSA AIDS Vancouver Chapter #849, Community Subsector Collective Agreement Compensation: $23.65/hr. This compensation is set by the collective agreement (grid level 7, benchmark is Community Retail Supervisor). Hours: Approximately 50-60 hours/month are available Schedule: 2-3 weeks per month (weeks… Read more »

Making it Work Knowledge Sharing Events

Posted On: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Making It Work is a research project looking at integrated community-based services provided for people living with HIV, hepatitis C, and/or challenges with mental health or substance use. The study focused on services delivered through an Indigenous worldview and looked at how organizations create cultural safety for their clients. Multiple methods were used to collect… Read more »

PLDI Core Training February 8-22, 2024

Posted On: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

The Positive Leadership Development Institute trainings are developed by and for people living with HIV. PLDI Western Canada- PLDI CORE training “Who am I as a Leader?” will start in February 2024 on Thursdays. PLDI Trainer led Zoom sessions will be Feb 8, 15 and 22, 2024 from 9 AM-12 PM Pacific Time. Application deadline has been… Read more »

Substance Use News December 2023

Posted On: Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

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 information about alcohol harm reduction. Please check Info for People Who Use Substances to get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. New to this work? Visit… Read more »

Job posting: Community-based Research Associate

Posted On: Monday, December 4th, 2023

Via the Canadian Public Health Association: Position: Community-based Research Associate Employment Status: Part-time Contract (10 hours/week for the period January 2024 – August 2025) Program: Canadian Public Health Association, National Programs Reports to:     Manager, Canadian Public Health Association Salary range: 36.88-$42.80 per hour plus 4% vacation pay (depending on past experience and qualifications) Location:  … Read more »

Substance Use News November 2023

Posted On: Friday, December 1st, 2023

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 information about alcohol harm reduction. Please check Info for People Who Use Substances to get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. New to this work? Visit… Read more »

The Basics of Community Based Research: Part 1

Posted On: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

  Defining Community-based Research Being involved in social justice and health equity work can sometimes mean a lot of learning to build a solid base of knowledge. Having a basic understanding of community-based research is an important part of that knowledge base even for people who are non-researchers. Learning about community-based research helps build an… Read more »

World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Day message 2023

Posted On: Friday, November 24th, 2023

“Let communities lead” is the 2023 World AIDS Day theme and on December 1st, which is also the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, we will have the opportunity to both reflect and create change. It’s a poignant day to remember all those important people who we have lost and to reflect on the valuable… Read more »

Evolving models of supervised consumption services and overdose prevention sites in Canada

Posted On: Friday, November 17th, 2023

December 4, 2023 10 AM -11:30 AM Pacific time  This webinar is presented in partnership with the Urgent Public Health Need Sites (UPHNS) HUB Community of Practice.   Supervised consumption services (SCS) and overdose prevention sites (OPS) provide people who use drugs with new harm reduction supplies and a safe, supervised space to use their… Read more »

World AIDS Day Events

Posted On: Friday, November 10th, 2023

  World AIDS Day (WAD) is recognized officially on December 1, with events and advocacy campaigns. If you’re planning an event around or on World AIDS Day, and are looking for some resources, there are several great places to look. Read about the UNAIDS’ campaign this year, Let Communities Lead. UNAIDS has additional resources, including… Read more »