Category: PAN News and Events

  International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is August 31, and is “the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.” The theme of IOAD this year is “Recognizing those people who go unseen”, the folks who… Read more »

Substance Use News July 2023

  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 information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »

Using Developmental Evaluation: Learn, Adapt, Accomplish

Evaluation is a foundation of our work at PAN, embedded in our strategic directions, values and approaches. We are responsible to members and allies to work on the issues and directions that concern our communities. We evaluate informally through conversations and meetings, and formally through surveys, interviews, needs assessments, and other tools. Our Organizational Stigma… Read more »

World Hep Day 2023

On Friday, July 28th, World Hepatitis Day (WHD) will be recognized to bring awareness and encourage global action on the burden of viral hepatitis. The 2023 World Hepatitis Alliance’s WHD theme is “We’re Not Waiting.” Hepatitis Education Canada defines hepatitis as a general term meaning inflammation of the liver. There are many forms of hepatitis… Read more »

  Date: Wednesday September 27, 2023 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM Pacific time  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… Read more »

PAN Experiences at CAHR 2023

    The 32nd Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR) “A Boomerang Effect: From HIV to SARS-CoV2 and Back again” was held in Quebec City in April of this year. It’s the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, along with policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending… Read more »

Substance Use News June 2023

  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 information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »

Hep C Diversities

  Wednesday July 19, 2023. 9 AM-2:15 PM Pacific time   World Hepatitis Day is on July 28, and in the lead up we’re offering this virtual event to look at the layers of living with hepatitis C. We’re mixing together the voices of people with lived experience, social science, and academic research to bring… Read more »

  This call for action was developed in a collaboration of the HIV Legal Network, CAAN Communities, Alliances and Networks, HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO), PAN, and Women’s Health in Women’s Hands (WHIWH). We encourages others to join us in supporting it. This statement is now online for organizational endorsement in Canada and,… Read more »

  PAN has signed on to this statement and encourages others to do the same. Individuals and organizations are invited to sign this statement against punitive and coercive approaches to drug use in Canada and around the world. It will be sent to Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions / Associate Minister of Health;… Read more »

Substance Use News May 2023

  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 information about alcohol use and harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use… Read more »