Posted On: Thursday, May 16th, 2024
A team of academic and community researchers with the The Comparative Outcomes And Service Utilization Trends (COAST) study at the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCfE) is establishing a Community Advisory Board (CAB).The COAST CAB will bring together a group of people who are living with, and at risk of, HIV to… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 13th, 2024
Each year, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) hosts a conference for Canada’s research community to gather, network, present, and learn about the latest advances in the field. The 33rd annual conference took place in London, Ontario from April 25 to 28 with over 600 participants meeting face-to-face in person to connect with… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Via IOAD International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 9th, 2024
#CanHepDay24 #HepCantWait Today, Thursday May 9th marks the third annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day in Canada. Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) AHC, along with CanHepC, CanHepB, the Canadian Liver Foundation, and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver spent the day at Parliament Hill in Ottawa to talk to the government… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 29th, 2024
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. It is honoured on May 17th every year. Learn more. This year’s… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 29th, 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 harm reduction. To get the latest toxic drug safety alerts, visit Info for People Who Use Substances page from Toward the Heart. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Challenging stigma is embedded in the work of PAN members as they provide services to people who are living with HIV, hep C, substance use, and mental health challenges. PAN members guide and support people through visits to doctors, mental health workers, Emergency Departments, pharmacists, settlement and housing services, and so much more. They know… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Via Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) Work for an amazing organization! Canadian Positive People Network (CPPN) is an independent network for and by people living with HIV and HIV co-infections in Canada. CPPN is currently seeking two individuals in the positions of: Co-Executive Director Programs Co-Executive Director Operations Both positions are currently volunteer, part-time and virtual…. Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Via Canadian Drug Policy Coalition View posting on CDPC site. Reporting To: Executive Director Application Deadline: May 5, 2024, 11:59 PM Pacific time Desired Start Date: Late June, 2024 Location: This position is open to applications from across Canada, and CDPC staff work largely remotely. CDPC offices are located on unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 8th, 2024
Join PLDI for the next training! June 13-27, 2024, Online The next Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) training is on board governance. Learn what a board is and does, and whether this kind of work inspires you. Governance is a module that requires the completion of PLDI Core Leadership Training before you apply. Learn more… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 4th, 2024
40+ years of community leadership gave us the opportunity to ask, “How can we support people living with HIV in 2023 and beyond?” as we considered the future of AIDS Vancouver. The answers to this question have become our new purpose, values, name and look. Together, they lay the groundwork for how we will continue… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Trans youth know best: Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey 2024. Are you between 14 and 25 years old and live in Canada? Do you identify as trans or non-binary, or feel your gender doesn’t match your body? You are invited to to participate in this anonymous survey developed by a team of health researchers… Read more »
