Category: Peer Leadership

BC Select Standing Committee on Health releases Closing Gaps, Reducing Barriers Report

Posted On: Friday, November 4th, 2022

  On Tuesday November 1, BC’s Select Standing Committee on Health released the report Closing Gaps, Reducing Barriers: Expanding the response to the toxic drug and overdose crisis. The report notes that the Select Standing Committee on Health (SSCH) gathered input from government ministries, health authorities, and other relevant agencies (PAN presented with CSUN), through written… Read more »

Substance Use News, October 2022

Posted On: Friday, November 4th, 2022

  Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction page for more resources.   … Read more »

5 Questions with Alicia Koback, Peer Research Associate for the Making it Work Project

Posted On: Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

Alicia is a Peer Research Associate with the Making it Work Community Based Research Study. What Sparked your Interest in Working in the HIV or hepatitis C community? I was diagnosed with hepatitis in 2017 and connected to an online community with others who had hepatitis C as well. I realized that there were hardly… Read more »

Peer Support Work – Webinar Series Reflection

Posted On: Monday, October 24th, 2022

As part of our capacity building work for our members and community allies, we hosted a webinar series called “Establishing Peer Support Services within Your Organization” facilitated by Jenn Cusick from Luminate Wellness.  Funded by the PHSA, the series drew participants from all over the province, including PAN members, Indigenous-led organizations and Health Authorities.  Due… Read more »

Job posting: Experiential Community Crisis Responder, AVI

Posted On: Friday, October 21st, 2022

AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi-disciplinary community based organisation providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to people living with HIV and hepatitis C and harm reduction clients. We take evidence-based action to prevent infection, provide support, and reduce stigma. We work… Read more »

Job posting: Community Crisis Counsellor, AVI

Posted On: Friday, October 21st, 2022

AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi‐disciplinary community based organisation providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to people living with HIV and hepatitis C and harm reduction clients. We take evidence‐based action to prevent infection, provide support, and reduce stigma. We… Read more »

Year in Review, 2021-22

Posted On: Monday, October 17th, 2022

  “We want to acknowledge the work and effort of our member organizations year over year: we see you. We hear you. Thank you for carrying on and inspiring us. We know that you are working in the face of some profound challenges.” — Executive Director’s Message   Excerpt from Executive Director’s Message: Peers, allies… Read more »

Opportunity to Participate in HAND Study

Posted On: Sunday, October 16th, 2022

  Volunteers needed to take part in a study exploring the perspectives and experiences of people living with HIV to better understand the day-to-day living with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) and other cognitive concerns.

5 Questions with Hermione Jefferis, Peer Research Associate for the Making it Work Project

Posted On: Friday, October 14th, 2022

Hermione is a Peer Research Associate with the Making it Work Community Based Research Study.  What sparked your interest in working in the HIV or hepatitis C community? I was diagnosed with HCV in 1993 while in hospital having a baby. It was a big shock at a vulnerable time, and they had very little information… Read more »

Substance Use News September 2022

Posted On: Monday, October 3rd, 2022

  Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis. Visit our Substance Use and Harm Reduction page for more information on advocacy and resources.  Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay… Read more »

2022 AGM and Special Keynote Presentation

Posted On: Monday, October 3rd, 2022

  PAN will hold our Annual General Meeting virtually on Thursday, October 20, 2022. REGISTER HERE AND JOIN US FOR ONE OR BOTH PARTS   12 – 1:45 PM AGM Keynote (All welcome!) The key to ending HIV/AIDS: Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous peoples Keynote presentation by Trevor Stratton, Indigenous Leadership Policy Manager for CAAN. Trevor will… Read more »

Community Scholarships for Canadian Conference on Global Health 2022

Posted On: Friday, September 23rd, 2022

via Canadian Conference on Global Health 2022 team   The Canadian Conference on Global Health 2022 (CCGH 2022) is scheduled to occur November 21st to 23rd. This year’s theme is ‘Towards Inclusive Global Health: Research & Practice Priorities in Uncertain Times.’ In recognition of the important role community members and individuals with lived experience play… Read more »