Posted On: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
From Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) proudly hosted an uplifting four-day, in-person leadership training at the serene retreat setting of Loon Lake in Maple Ridge, BC. This immersive experience supported participants in uncovering their leadership potential while fostering deep connections within a vibrant network of peers…. Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
This year’s Vancouver AIDS Walk starts at 2 PM on Sunday, August 31 at 1155 Beach Avenue. It also features a drag show and a panel discussion (3:30-5 PM) Join the walk, show your support and then connect with friends at Jim Deva Plaza and the Junction.
Posted On: Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Asians 4 safe supply (a4ss) is seeking submissions for a new community publication related to Chinese drug users and our history. This zine will be produced in English and Chinese to generate accessible language, resources, and histories for Vancouver’s Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside. The proceeds generated from the sale of this publication will support… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Via Ribbon Community This past spring, Ribbon Community hosted two online opportunities for people living with HIV throughout the province to share perspectives on HIV policy, barriers to advocacy, and pathways for change. Over 45 people living with HIV participated, and generated 10 ideas of interest to folks across the province. On Wednesday, August 20,… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Researchers working on a national study on chronic pain and HIV will be in Vancouver on Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8, 2025 to host in-person research sessions. There will be two sessions: 1. Men living with HIV who have lived experience of chronic pain and current or former use of cannabis, substances, or… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
We are hosting a peer-exclusive Research Summit to connect with people who have experience of community-based research and/or have future ideas for it. We invite you to attend a virtual session over Zoom today. We’ll ask about how your work connects with STBBI (sexually transmitted and blood borne infections) research in services for people… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
While at the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) conference in May, we hosted an ancillary event prior to the official opening to provide a hands-on introduction to the Organizational Stigma Assessment Cycle project we’ve been working on. In addition, we wanted to share OSAC via a poster presentation, allowing the PAN team to… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 10th, 2025
You are invited to attend a virtual session entitled: “Co-creating a national call to action to advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women living with HIV”. The sessions are for women living with HIV, researchers, service providers, policy-makers, clinicians and all partners committed to advancing the sexual and reproductive health and rights… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 10th, 2025
There’s a hepatitis C testing event coming up in Vernon at the Cammy LaFleur Street and Outreach Clinic. The team is excited about this event, and would love your help spreading the word. Event Details: 📍 Cammy LaFleur Clinic Courtyard @ 2800 33rd street Vernon BC 📅 Thursday, July 31st, 2025. (closest we could accommodate… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Changemark is announcing the launch of a program to provide no-cost proposal and grant writing services to non-profit, community based, organizations offering harm reduction services in the area of substance use. Non-profit, community-based organizations offering harm reduction substance use-related services are invited to apply. Eligible organizations are community-led, driven by lived and/or living experience and… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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. Get weekly substance use news by subscribing to our newsletter: scroll… Read more »
