Category: Peer Leadership

“We need decriminalization for all”: Drug policy and human rights organizations say model in British Columbia leaves many behind

Posted On: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022

MEDIA STATEMENT Health Canada’s landmark approval of “decriminalization” for BC raises concerns that many people who use drugs remain criminalized   June 1, 2022 – A growing group of drug policy and human rights organizations across Canada — comprising people who use drugs, health professionals, legal experts, academics, and others — say the Government of… Read more »

Menopause for women living with HIV: how can we support women through this transition?

Posted On: Friday, May 27th, 2022

Virtual BC-CfE Webinar | HIV Care Rounds   Date: Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 Time: from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Pacific time On completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Understand the importance of assessing for early menopause/primary ovarian insufficiency in women living with HIV and appreciate its impacts for health. Appreciate management of… Read more »

Canada Pavilion at AIDS 2022 seeks Pavilion Representatives- apply now

Posted On: Friday, May 27th, 2022

  Overview The International AIDS Conference is the world’s premier platform for marking achievements, celebrating success, and setting strategic directions in the global HIV/AIDS response. The 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022) will be held in Montreal from July 29 – August 2, 2022, organized by the International AIDS Society. A hybrid format will feature… Read more »

AIDS 2022 Community Scholarships

Posted On: Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

The Canada Pavilion is pleased to offer scholarships to the 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022), which will be hosted in Montreal and virtually. There are up to 75 scholarships for in-person participation at AIDS 2022. These scholarships will cover conference registration costs (valued at US$1,080) and offset expenses associated with attending AIDS 2022 (valued… Read more »

Camp Moomba for kids aged 6-17

Posted On: Thursday, May 19th, 2022

YouthCO HIV & HepC Society runs a camp program every year in the spring and summer. Camp Moomba is for children and youth aged 6-17 years old who are living with or affected by HIV. This is a FREE program for families. Dates this summer are from July 17-22, 2022 and it is held on the… Read more »

Job posting: Canada Pavilion Community Consultant

Posted On: Thursday, May 19th, 2022

We acknowledge the short turnaround for application; we can’t control timing of submissions for site.  Position Title: Community Consultant, Canada Pavilion Reporting to: Program Manager, Canada Pavilion Location: Virtual, some travel to Montreal may be required (travel costs covered) Level of Effort: This is a temporary, part-time consultancy Contract: Approx. 60-75 hours from May to… Read more »

HIV in MOTION Community of Practice

Posted On: Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Love it or leave it (in a drawer): what the evidence says about Fitbits and other Wireless Physical Activity Monitors Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Time: 9-11 AM Pacific time We welcome persons living with HIV, community leaders, academics, students, researchers, and practitioners, both clinical and organizations interested in physical activity and exercise. You can… Read more »

Test Link Call project

Posted On: Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

  The Test Link Call project is helping people with hepatitis C access care, and your organization can be a part of it. The Test Link Call project was originally launched to assist people living with hep C to connect to treatment after release from provincial prison- by providing them with connection to a Peer… Read more »

Invitation to Participate – CAAN Educational Resource Review Committee

Posted On: Monday, April 25th, 2022

Over the past 2 years CAAN has been working with researchers, people with lived experience and indigenous organizations to develop resources for indigenous serving agencies and indigenous peoples living with HIV, Hep C and STBBI’s. Some of these resources can be found on the CAAN Promising Practices site. In an effort to ensure these resources… Read more »

Cut The Red Tape rallies to mark the 6th anniversary of the public health emergency

Posted On: Monday, April 11th, 2022

  April 14 is the 6th anniversary of the Public Health Emergency of overdose and overdose deaths in British Columbia. Yet again, the anniversary is coming on the heels of the deadliest year ever – in 2021 2224 people were lost to drug poisoning. In January of this year, 207 people died, the fourth consecutive… Read more »