Posted On: Thursday, October 31st, 2019
We’ve received this update from Health Initiative for Men We’re excited to share two fresh tools aimed at empowering GBT2Q (gay, bi, trans, Two-Spirit, and Queer men) to care for their and their partners’ sexual health. What are Tell Your Partners and Your Sexual Health Calculator? Tell Your Partners allows community members who have been… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 21st, 2019
We are happy to present the 2018-19 Year in Review, our annual report. We thank our members, allies, and stakeholders for their roles in the work we have accomplished over the past year, and encourage people to contact us if they would like more information. Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends, Looking… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, October 10th, 2019
Alcohol & Girls: Making Prevention A Priority Funding Opportunity to Support Development of New Programming for Girls – Request for Proposals Community Action Initiative is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity! Within British Columbia, there is increasing recognition at the local and provincial level that public action to address the issue of risky drinking… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, October 7th, 2019
Please note: Registration closes at 11 AM October 24. We are pleased to announce a special event for our member groups and allies. Dr. Christy Sutherland, Medical Director of PHS Community Services, will share a keynote address to precede PAN’s Annual General Meeting. She will speak on the topics of a safer drug supply and… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019
Updated November 1, 2019: Deadline to Apply Extended for Funding for Municipalities or Regional Districts Community-based organizations are not eligible to apply for these grants but are encouraged to partner with their local municipalities or regional districts. Community Action Initiative has extended the deadline to submit applications for this funding opportunity. Please share this announcement with… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 27th, 2019
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working to support folks who use substances. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. See our Drug Use and Overdose Response page for resources on overdose services, team resilience, governmental reports,… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, September 19th, 2019
The City of Vancouver (COV) Washroom Safety Assessment Tool was developed in collaboration with the COV and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) after the Mayor’s Overdose Emergency Task Force received community input (Dec. 2019) that washrooms were an area of concern for fatal overdose. The tool development and safer washroom assessment had 4 stages: 1) Advisory… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, September 19th, 2019
PAN is delighted to announce the launch of its HIV Housing Toolkit! Explore the HIV Housing Toolkit by visiting www.hivhousingtoolkit.ca This Toolkit was developed as part of knowledge translation for the community-based research study Positive Living, Positive Homes. Many people who participated in this study expressed a need for this kind of tool as it… Read more »
Posted On: Sunday, September 8th, 2019
Updated December 17, 2019: In this KnowledgeConnect webinar, Peer Research Associates (PRAs) from the BC People Living with HIV Stigma Index reflected on their experiences working on the project, and shared their thoughts on best practices to teams which include or are thinking of including PRAs in their work. These experiences will illuminate and expand… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, August 19th, 2019
Have you seen Check Yourself? It’s a new spot for men who have sex with men to find resources for their sexual health: From the site: “Taking care of our sexual health can seem intimidating at first—this checklist can help! In BC we have lots of tools to help us be in… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, August 19th, 2019
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) administers free counselling services in BC available to survivors, family members and individuals affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. People of all genders are encouraged to connect to this counselling. Individuals do not need to have status and can live on or off… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 22nd, 2019
Pivot Legal Society has launched Know Your Rights: A guide for people who rely on public space. This guide is a toolkit designed for people who rely on public space and regularly interact with law enforcement figures, including police, bylaw officers, and private security guards, due to their living conditions. Download the guide In tandem… Read more »
