Posted On: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
PAN’s work is developed and delivered in multiple regions in northwestern Turtle Island, and we are committed to respectfully developing relationships with Indigenous peoples, communities, and Nations in the areas in which we work. See more on this. Over many years, PAN as a non-Indigenous organization has been privileged to work with Elders and… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
The Accessing Gender-Affirming Care among Disabled TGD People Study is a research project aimed at collecting the stories of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people who identifies as disabled regarding their access to gender-affirming care (GAC) in British Columbia, Canada. GAC includes medical, mental health, and social interventions that support TGD identities. These interventions can include… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, January 16th, 2025
As a community living positively, “WE CAN DO THIS”. “We can do this” means we should learn as much as we can about our reproductive options, rights and experiences of other people living with HIV. This helps prepare for the challenges that we may face, like lack of accessibility to resources and support or even… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
