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
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: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Hello PAN world – As I am newer around here, I thought it would be great to offer you a bit of one of the worlds that I am coming from, and the people within it that have helped shape me – as a former nurse working in harm reduction as well as a current… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 30th, 2025
Originally designed and released in 2021 as a visual resource for hepatitis C testing technologies, this resource has been updated as of June 2025 and now includes HIV. Available to download as a PDF, it outlines the various testing technologies that exist for HIV and hepatitis C in terms of name & core function,… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 30th, 2025
Via Vancouver Foundation Vancouver Foundation is excited to share that applications for the 2025 Participatory Action Research (PAR) Grants will be open from July 2 to August 5, 2025! These grants are designed to support research that is co-led by community members and researchers aimed at understanding the root causes of pressing issues impacting the… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Since Indigenous peoples have been on the lands of Turtle Island, storytelling has been a way to connect. Stories share knowledge, values, history, and rituals. They aren’t all serious though; they also include humour and joy. They are told with spoken word, singing, drumming, carving; through beading; weaving; and celebrations. Contemporary Indigenous artists blend traditional… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 16th, 2025
June 21st marks National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. For the Métis, this day is more than a celebration, it’s an opportunity to honour our ancestors, our resilience, and the unique blend of Indigenous and European heritage that defines… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 12th, 2025
We look forward to welcoming you to Taking Action on Hepatitis. July 23, 2025. 8:30 – 12 Noon Pacific time. World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is an annual day of recognition, education, and advocacy on July 28th. Let’s break it down is the theme of this year’s WHD: “Let’s break down the barriers holding us back… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Via CAAN. CAAN Communities, Alliances & Network is inviting organizations to participate in our “Keeping Our Fires” project, funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. This initiative aims to collaborate with organizations across the land to co-create resources to strengthen the capacity to provide culturally safe… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Via VPWAS: We are pleased to share an update on the changes at VPWAS. Peer Navigation in Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf will remain in place. Peer Navigation and support will still be provided by Penny ([email protected]) and Numa ([email protected]). Please continue to reach out and connect with Penny and Numa. However, we… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 9th, 2025
Canada is on Indigenous lands. Another name used for Canada and the United States is Turtle Island, based on creation myths. International borders were established by non-Indigenous settlers. Indigenous peoples have been on the land for thousands of years, pre-dating colonial explorers in collaborative land use, establishing communities, governance structures, education, spiritual practices, and exchange… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Ribbon Community is pleased to be visiting the Vancouver Island PWA Society in Victoria. We are hosting a pop up grocery program, introducing three of our team members, and sharing more about our growing programs and services for women living with HIV outside the Lower Mainland over tea. Our provincial programs for women include peer… Read more »
