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 »
Posted On: Sunday, June 1st, 2025
In recognition of the start of National Indigenous History Month, PAN is happy to share a new resource: an online course to support our members and allies to reflect on their reconciliation journeys as individuals and organizations. PAN has worked with the team at Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) since 2021, learning from Executive Director Rachelle… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, May 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 »
Posted On: Monday, May 26th, 2025
Canada committed to the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. Each province and territory is responsible for their own health services, and Action Hepatitis Canada (AHC) is tracking how each area is doing. On June 18 AHC Executive Director Jennifer van Gennip will dive into the… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Via First Nations Health Authority. The HIV Community Wellness Initiative supports First Nations communities in addressing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This program provides funding of up to CAD$25,000-50,000/ year, (maximum of two years) for community-led activities, including health promotion, education, capacity-building, and resource development. FNHA recognizes the historical and systemic barriers to HIV services… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
BC Hepatitis Network has released two new reports that are complementary to each other. The first is an overview of lab access across the province, a request that came from community providers and individuals trying to get viral hepatitis bloodwork. The second is a larger report that was built around responses from over… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, May 9th, 2025
Circulated by request of the BCCDC The following updates to the immunization and communicable disease guidance for Mpox will shortly be reflected here as well. Prevention and vaccination Mpox can be prevented by avoiding close contact with persons with symptoms consistent with Mpox, frequent washing of hands, covering coughs and sneezes and if at… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
PAN is proud to be part of a province-wide initiative to strengthen leadership across BC’s non-profit and social service sectors: BC Social Care Training. Leadership is essential to a strong and resilient social care sector. That’s why we’ve joined other organizations in developing a new platform that connects service providers with highquality supervisory training, grant… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
PHSA is now accepting applications for the Innovation Fund. Information about this funding opportunity can be found in the guidelines below, and the Innovation Fund Application Form should be used to apply for funding. Innovation Fund Guidelines The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Innovation Fund was created as part of the framework for HIV and HCV… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 28th, 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 »
