Category: Peer Leadership

WATCH study: Recruiting women living with HIV in the Lower Mainland

Posted On: Monday, April 18th, 2016

The “Women And The Criminalization of HIV” (WATCH) study is now recruiting women living with HIV in the Lower Mainland for our first 4-day intensive Body Mapping workshop from June 19-23 2016. WATCH is a national, arts-based research study exploring women living with HIV’s understanding of the laws surrounding HIV non-disclosure and how criminalization impacts their relationships and… Read more »

AVI – Women & HIV Forum and Training

Posted On: Monday, April 4th, 2016

Friday, April 22 10am-4pm Begbie Hall, 2199 Richmond Road, Victoria Register here AIDS Vancouver Island is pleased to invite you to this free, all day forum and training on HIV as it relates to women and their unique experiences with the virus.  The day will include presentations by Dr. Mary Kestler, Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network,… Read more »

Job Posting – McLaren Housing Society: Peer Research Associate (2 Positions Available)

Posted On: Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

**There will be an information session about the job on Wednesday March 30th 2016 from 2-4pm at McLaren Housing’s Helmcken House at 649 Helmcken Street. Buzz “lounge” and take the elevator to level B.** The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and McLaren Housing Society of BC are undertaking a two-year, mixed-method evaluation of McLaren’s… Read more »

PHAC – Recruiting volunteers to assist in the letters of intent review process of the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund

Posted On: Tuesday, March 29th, 2016

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund supports the community-based response to HIV, hepatitis C and related sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI). The approach to the Community Action Fund includes a commitment to the greater and meaningful engagement of people living with HIV and/or hepatitis C. We… Read more »

CWGHR – Launch of HIV & Aging: A 2013 Environmental Scan of Programs and Services in Canada Community Report

Posted On: Monday, March 14th, 2016

This report summarizes the results of a national survey of programs and services which address the needs of older people living with HIV in Canada. It is accompanied by a companion document which provides brief descriptions of each of the 21 unique HIV and aging-related programs and services identified by the scan. To access the… Read more »

BCCfE – Participate in the SHAPE Study

Posted On: Monday, March 7th, 2016

The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is excited to let you know about the SHAPE study that has been launched. SHAPE is led by Dr. Rolando Barrios, Assistant Director of the BC-CfE, as the Principal Investigator. This study will examine the impact of BC’s STOP HIV/AIDS Program by surveying HIV-positive individuals on their experiences… Read more »

5 Questions with Jaydee Cossar, PAN’s Manager of PLDI and the PLHIV Stigma Index Project

Posted On: Monday, December 7th, 2015

Jaydee is a former staff member of PAN. Jaydee joined the PAN team in the Spring of 2015, as Manager of the Positive Leadership Development Institute, and Manager of the People Living with HIV Stigma Index project.   What first piqued your interest in the HIV sector? I remember learning about HIV at the same time… Read more »

HIV Disclosure to Sexual Partners: Questions and answers for newcomers

Posted On: Monday, November 30th, 2015

This brochure — in five languages — will help newcomers to Canada make informed decisions about disclosing to sexual partners. It provides important information about the criminal law in Canada, public health, and specific implications for newcomers, including permanent residents, students, temporary workers, visitors, refugees, and people without immigration status. Click here to download the guide…. Read more »