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Changes to Funding Model at Spectrum Health and other Primary Care Clinics – Letter to Minister Kahlon
Posted On: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
In a collaborative effort led by PAN, McLaren House, Dr. Peter Centre, Health Initiative for Men and Ribbon Community, on September 1, 2026 a letter was sent to the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Health that expressed our shared concerns regarding the decision to eliminate the Population-Based Funding model at Spectrum Health and other primary… Read more »
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Job Opportunity: Communications and Capacity Building Coordinator
Posted On: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Job Type: Independent Contractor | Part-Time | Remote / British Columbia Contract Period: November 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week (negotiable) Compensation: $30–$40 per hour, commensurate with experience Location: Remote, with opportunities for in-person meetings and events in British Columbia About PAN PAN is a provincial network… Read more »
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Recruitment Opportunities with ACPNetwork: Black Youth Justice and Voices and Shields Projects
Posted On: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
The Afro-Canadian Positive Network (ACPNet) is currently recruiting participants for two community projects! Check out their posters and more details below: 1. Black Youth Justice Professional Training Lab The Black Youth Justice Professional Training Lab focuses on improving how justice and service providers support Black youth in British Columbia. The project aims… Read more »
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Honouring 18 Years of Leadership and Welcoming PAN’s Next Chapter
Posted On: Monday, September 14th, 2026
Thank You to Evin Jones On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to express our profound gratitude to Jennifer Evin Jones, who is stepping down as PAN’s Executive Director after 18 years of visionary leadership from 2008 to 2026. When Evin first stepped into the role as PAN’s first Executive Director, the organization… Read more »
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Peer Employment Database – Annual update
Posted On: Monday, September 14th, 2026
We are pleased to share our annual update to PAN’s Peer Employment Resource Database by adding resources from online searches, Pubmed, and Google scholar. They were picked for their relevance to identifying the importance of paid work for people with lived and living experiences and steps to make this happen. The resources offer both theoretical… Read more »
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PAN’s 2026 Communications Survey Results
Posted On: Friday, August 28th, 2026
The PAN team would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to complete PAN’s 2026 Communications Survey. The response rate and depth of feedback we received were incredibly encouraging and reflect a highly engaged community that cares deeply about staying informed, connected, and involved in the work happening across… Read more »
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Canadian HIV Treatment as Prevention (TasP) Summit and the BC-CfE Spring Update
Posted On: Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
On June 11 and 12, 2026 some members of the PAN staff team had the opportunity to attend the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE’s) TasP Summit and Spring Update event in Vancouver. You can view all presentations from the June 2026 BC-CfE Update here. Some Background on TasP: TasP ® stands… Read more »
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Upcoming PLDI Communications Training Weekend in Vancouver
Posted On: Thursday, August 13th, 2026
PAN-PLDI (Positive Leadership Development Institute) will be hosting an in-person Communications Training Weekend in Vancouver, Friday November 6th to Sunday November 8th 2026! The training will take place at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel (1180 W Hastings St.) over three days at a pace to support learning and connection. Day 1: Friday… Read more »
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Beyond Pride: Reclaiming Community, Health, and the Future of 2SLGBTQIA+ Life in Canada
Posted On: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Written by Marc Seguin Every summer, rainbow flags appear across Canada. Streets fill with parades, festivals, drag performances, community gatherings, and celebrations of queer joy. Pride Season offers a visible reminder of how far 2SLGBTQIA+ communities have come in the fight for recognition, equality, and human rights. But what happens after the parade ends and… Read more »
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Upcoming Webinar: BC Hepatitis Elimination – What We Heard and Where We Go Next
Posted On: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
On Thursday, September 17th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM PT, PAN and CanHepC will be co-hosting a webinar to share key findings from the BC Hepatitis Elimination What We Heard Report (also available here along with other provincial reports) and create space for dialogue about what those findings mean in practice. The session… Read more »
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PAN Advocacy Efforts regarding concerns around changes to the Community Action Fund
Posted On: Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Update – August 25, 2026: Civil Society Organizations Urge Ongoing Support for the Community Action Fund and the Harm Reduction Fund Yesterday, Monday August 24, 2026, the HIV Legal Network along with 96 civil society and community-based service organizations (PAN included) wrote to Minister Michel urging the Government of Canada to maintain the Community… Read more »
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Beyond Pride: Sex, Health, Community, and the Future of 2SLGBTQIA+ Life in Canada
Posted On: Monday, June 29th, 2026
Happy Pride Season! Across Canada, Pride Season officially takes place from June to September; when 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies come together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize their communities’ contributions. Although special attention is put on the Pride during the summer months, they happen throughout the year in many communities…. Read more »
