Category: Resources

PAN at the Canadian Association of HIV Research (CAHR) Conference 2026

Posted On: Thursday, April 30th, 2026

From April 23-26, the 35th annual Canadian Association of HIV Research (CAHR) conference was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, “Under open skies: Rising to meet unprecedented challenges in the HIV response.” Hundreds of conference attendees, including people living with HIV, community-based organizations, researchers, academics and allies from across the country gathered for Canada’s premier HIV-focused event… Read more »

New Research and Evaluation Treehouse Resources, April 2026

Posted On: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

Research and evaluation both offer opportunities for learning and community building in meaningful ways. We see research and evaluation like two different trees with different origins that are intertwined in methods and analysis yet also separate in what they can tell us. We see this relationship as beneficial to both evaluation and research. Read more about… Read more »

New Webinar: Grief Handiwork: What is beginning? (Spring/East)

Posted On: Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Grief does not move in stages. It moves in cycles. Building off of the impact of Fall 2025’s Grief Series in demonstrating the value of intential space for conversation, connection and sharing in a supported way, through the leadership of Carlene Dingwall, PAN’s Capacity Building and Leadership team will be hosting a year-long circle which… Read more »

Check it Out! New Resource Available – Making it Work Community Guidelines

Posted On: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

Making it Work was born out of conversations within the community when looking at the challenges people living with HIV, hepatitis C and other associated—and complex—social and health issues face every day. These discussions led to a realization that we need to better understand whether people facing these challenges experience better outcomes when they access services… Read more »

Virtual Event: Strengthening Community-Based Services

Posted On: Friday, January 9th, 2026

Tools for Organizations to Reduce Stigma and Improve Health Outcomes PAN is excited to host a virtual capacity building event that will showcase two exciting projects designed to help community-based organizations deepen their impact, strengthen culturally safer practices, and support stigma-free services for people with lived or living experience(s) of HIV, viral hepatitis, mental health… Read more »

Substance Use News, December 2025

Posted On: Thursday, December 18th, 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 »

Ribbon Community Updates: Holiday Grocery in Victoria and Viva for Women

Posted On: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Victoria Holiday Grocery Program Women living with HIV can be part of the first ever Ribbon Community Holiday Grocery in partnership with Vancouver Island Persons Living With HIV/AIDS Society (VPWAS). Join them in Victoria on Monday, December 15 starting at 11:00 AM. (See full poster below).   To register and confirm the confidential location, call or… Read more »

PHAC’s STBBI Partners Meeting Speaker Presentations

Posted On: Monday, December 1st, 2025

At the end of October 2025, the Public Health Agency of Canada held their Community Partner’s Meeting. During the meeting, they shared epidemiological updates and PHAC’s progress on the STBBI Action Plan. They have shared speaker presentations from this meeting.    Supporting Decentralized STBBI Diagnostics: Lowering barriers without compromising quality PDF of presentation available here: Supporting… Read more »

World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week; Honouring Leadership, Community, and the Work Ahead 

Posted On: Monday, December 1st, 2025

December 1st marks both World AIDS Day (WAD) and the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week, offering an important moment to reflect on progress, renew commitments, and honour the communities and leaders who continue driving BC’s HIV response forward. At the heart of PAN’s work is a commitment to centring community knowledge, particularly the leadership and… Read more »

World Hepatitis Testing Week Continues

Posted On: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

With viral hepatitis, other than getting tested, there may not be any indicators for determining whether you’ve been exposed to or have a current viral hepatitis (hepatitis C (HCV) or hepatitis B (HBV)) infection. As a result, although vaccines and treatment options exist, many people remain undiagnosed with ongoing liver damage and potential to transmit… Read more »

Kitchen Party and Surrey Grocery

Posted On: Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Ribbon Community is offering two incredible programs for November and December. Ribbon Community Kitchen Party A community member will demonstrate how to cook a beloved recipe. Participants will get to taste the meal, and go home with the ingredients to try at home! When: Thursday, November 6 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (PST) Where: 1101… Read more »

Get your rapid tests for International Testing Week 2025

Posted On: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

COCQ-SIDA in Quebec is coordinating International Testing Week in Canada, which will take place from November 17 to 23, 2025. They invite you to take part in this international movement by organizing activities related to testing. Whether it’s a mass testing day, a distribution of self test kits, or information booths on testing and sexual… Read more »