Category: Resources

Join virtual call for the Canoe Project: Where Culture and Harm Reduction Intersect

Posted On: Monday, January 6th, 2025

CAAN Communities, Alliances and Networks and Dr. Peter Centre are delighted to invite you to another virtual Community of Practice (CoP) Call on Indigenous-led trauma informed Harm Reduction training. This training is part of the national project, The Canoe and is free to attend. The Canoe aims to bring relevant, non-stigmatizing, context specific harm reduction practices… Read more »

Substance Use: Humility, Respect, Connection and Love – new resources

Posted On: Monday, January 6th, 2025

Courtesy of the Indigenous Knowledge Translation Team, Chee Mamuk Indigenous Health Program The Indigenous Knowledge Translation Working Group (IKTWG) proudly shares our latest resources that are for family members, friends and loved ones who are struggling with their relationship with alcohol and/or substances. The intent of these posters is to bring attention to our Indigenous way… Read more »

Substance Use News: December 2024

Posted On: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

Funding opportunity: Transforming Systems Grants

Posted On: Monday, December 9th, 2024

Via Vancouver Foundation   Applications are open until January 14, 2025 for our new Transforming Systems Grants (TSG). These grants will provide flexible, operational grants of $100,000 per year, for three years to qualified donees, registered non-profit societies and co-operatives that are currently working to address the root causes of inequality and supporting those most… Read more »

VPWAS Vancouver Island and Gulf Island Positive Women’s Wellness Group

Posted On: Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Join women from Victoria and across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Island for Vancouver Island PWA Society (VPWAS)  Positive Women’s Wellness Group. This peer facilitator led group is open to all women living with HIV and or HCV on Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Meetings take place twice a month, once in person (during… Read more »

Substance Use News November 2024

Posted On: Thursday, November 28th, 2024

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. Subscribe to our newsletter for information weekly- scroll to the bottom… Read more »

Holiday Grocery and Dinner in Surrey for women living with HIV

Posted On: Monday, November 25th, 2024

We are excited to invite all women living with HIV to our very first Holiday Grocery in Surrey, a special community event hosted by Ribbon Community in collaboration with Afro-Canadian Positive Network. Please join us on December 9th, 2024, for our Surrey Holiday Grocery Pop-Up and Dinner Event. Women living with HIV – whether or… Read more »

Indigenous AIDS Awareness Day/Week Activity Guide 2024

Posted On: Monday, November 25th, 2024

Via CAAN Indigenous AIDS Awareness Day/ Week is held every year from December 1 to December 7 beginning on World AIDS Day – December 1. Today, Indigenous people are still dying of AIDS in Canada. Some people choose Indigenous AIDS Awareness Day/Week to memorialize or to commemorate those who struggled living with HIV. This week… Read more »

Case Management for Newcomer Women with HIV

Posted On: Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Ribbon Community now offers case management for newcomer women living with HIV and their families, across the province! Ribbon Community is introducing Tova Krause, new case manager with Ribbon. She will work remotely with newcomer women anywhere in the province, providing support with housing, food security, navigating and advocacy within systems, finding resources, connect clients… Read more »

Using Concept Mapping for Empowerment and Advocacy

Posted On: Monday, November 18th, 2024

Join us December 18 from 10-11 AM Pacific time for this new webinar.  Register now. People who use substances often experience stigma and discrimination when accessing health and social services. This failing of the system can lead to folks not accessing and/or disconnecting from care and support. A recent study applied the concept of culturally… Read more »

Support World Hepatitis Testing Week!

Posted On: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

Via World Hepatitis Testing Week The first ever World Hepatitis Testing Week starts on November 18th, and we’re excited to see the campaign gaining momentum globally. If you haven’t finalized your plans for it yet, don’t panic – here are three simple ways to support the movement!   1. Watch and share our new campaign… Read more »

Funding opportunity from Positive Actions: Breaking HIV Stigma

Posted On: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

REACH Nexus is excited to announce a new round of Positive Actions funding! Join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about this opportunity to receive up to $20,000 to tackle HIV stigma in your community. Updated Submission Process This year, applicants will submit only one funding proposal that will undergo two rounds of… Read more »