Presenter: Dr. Troy Grennan
Webinar On: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 - 10:00 am
At least three out of four people will be exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, and there are different kinds, or strains. Some strains cause warts, which are generally not dangerous; other strains can lead to cervical or anal cancer if not detected. In this webinar, Dr. Troy Grennan… Read more »
Recorded On: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 - 9:00 am
World Hepatitis Day is an annual day of recognition, education, and advocacy on July 28th. In the lead up, we hosted this virtual community event Wednesday July 19, 2023 to look at some of the layers of living with hepatitis C. The recordings of the sessions are available below. Program Micro-elimination of hep C… Read more »
Presenter: Dr. Shauneen Pete and Nikki Sanchez
Recorded On: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 - 9:00 am
We were pleased to support a virtual training to discuss approaches to building decolonization ethics into our everyday practices in non-profit and community-based work. Dr. Shauneen Pete and Nikki Sanchez encouraged us to see how we could strengthen our approaches to standing against colonialism in our work. These discussions offered essential insights and skills for… Read more »
Presenter: Sofia Bartlett, Senior Scientist in sexually transmitted infections and blood borne infections (STIBBI) at the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Recorded On: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 - 10:00 am
In this KnowledgeConnect webinar, Sofia Bartlett presented information about different kinds of hepatitis; hepatitis C testing and what different methods can tell us; hepatitis C prevalence in BC, and where we are at in meeting health outcome targets. She also talked about treatment, what a “cure” means; reinfection, and more. Presentation slides This webinar… Read more »
Presenter: Venessa Ryan, Senior Practice Lead in Epidemiology for Clinical Prevention Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control
Recorded On: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 - 12:00 pm
KnowledgeConnect events help frontline organizations build their skills, health literacy, and community connections. We were pleased to host Venessa Ryan, who is the Senior Practice Lead in Epidemiology for Clinical Prevention Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control, supporting provincial surveillance of STIBBIs and TB. Venessa provided an update on current trends in… Read more »
Recorded On: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 - 9:00 am
We were excited to host this virtual training series looking at gender constructs and experiences along the gender continuum. Our goal for this series is that it supports people in making their work more affirming, welcoming, and culturally safe*, reducing stigma and discrimination. Turning up the Outrage Machine with Dr. Gerald Walton Suggested… Read more »
Presenter: Elizabeth Racz, National Research & Program Officer, Realize
Moderator: Melissa Egan, National Lead Episodic Disabilities, Realize
Recorded On: Thursday, January 19th, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Join us for a webinar with the Canadian HIV and Disability Project (CaNHDis) of Realize: A National Environmental Scan of HIV and Disability Resources Register Summary: Systemic ableism is increasingly being identified as a major barrier in Canada’s HIV Response (PHAC, 2020). Realize’s ongoing dialogues across the HIV and Disability sectors have flagged systemic ableism… Read more »
Recorded On: Thursday, October 20th, 2022 - 12:00 pm
As part of our Annual General Meeting, we welcomed Trevor Stratton, Indigenous Leadership Policy Manager for CAAN as keynote speaker: The key to ending HIV/AIDS: Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous peoples Trevor Stratton is a 57-year-old, two-spirit citizen of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation near Toronto, Canada with mixed English and Ojibwe… Read more »
Presenter: Daniel Boyle, HIM
Recorded On: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 - 10:00 am
Health Initiative for Men (HIM)’s PnP & Me harm reduction-based program is for gay, bi, queer men and gender diverse folks who use meth during sex and want support achieving health goals. As a harm reduction program, abstinence may be part of the conversation, but isn’t a requirement. HIM’s Daniel Boyle presents the basics of… Read more »
Presenter: Harlan Pruden
Recorded On: Thursday, December 16th, 2021 - 10:00 am
We were pleased to work with Cree Two-Spirit community organizer, researcher and educator Harlan Pruden on Two-Spirit Reconcilation. This two-part event situated Two-Spirit people in Indigenous and colonial histories, looking at how we must work towards decolonizing Two-Spirit realities today. Part 1 : Gender, Sexuality and Two-Spirit Lives Harlan led us through a history of… Read more »
Recorded On: Thursday, October 21st, 2021
This was the Special Keynote Presentation from PAN’s 2021 AGM (October 21, 2021). Len talked about how we can mobilize Indigenous knowledge and values to care for one another as teams, organizations, and human beings doing work on the frontlines. Doing the “good work” as Len calls it is really just caring for fellow… Read more »
Presenter: Health Initiatives for Men team
Recorded On: Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 - 10:00 am
This webinar in our KnowledgeConnect series focuses on men in sex work, who deal with specific needs and challenges, from access to health services, to safety considerations, and dealing with stigma. Join presenters from Health Initiative for Men (HIM) and Peers The HIM and Peers team shared their perspectives and best practices in creating… Read more »
