June 11, 2010
STOP HIV/AIDS Update – No.1, June 2010
The first communiqué for the STOP HIV/AIDS project has now been released. To view a copy of the communiqué please CLICK HERE.
Gay Men’s Health Summit 2010 – Call for Submissions
Impact, Resistance & Resilience: Reshaping gay men’s thinking about mental wellness
Plan to attend the 6th Gay Men’s Health Summit
Thursday November 25 & Friday November 26, 2010
Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser University
515 West Hastings St., Vancouver
Call for Submissions: Presentations, Workshops, Video
What’s the impact of homo-negativity on gay men and their communities? What are the social determinants that affect our mental health and wellness? You are invited to share your knowledge and experience about gay men across the life span. We welcome submissions that consider programs, research, policy, community development and cultural initiatives related to how gay men strive for well-being in the face of stigma and homophobia. You might consider the following questions:
Do we need action, advocacy or the couch?
Are gay men able to access psychological services in BC?
Do mental health professionals receive appropriate training?
Are the psychosocial needs of HIV positive gay men being addressed?
How does our mental health impact our sexual health?
Are peer support programs effective?
How has humour helped our community?
Why do so many gay men want counselling services?
How do we nurture resilience in gay teenagers?
Are addiction services in BC responding to gay men’s needs?
Deadline: Wednesday September 15, 2010
Send your submission with title, author(s) and affiliation to: summit@cbrc.net
Maximum 300 words. Choose from Option 1 or 2 for a 15 minutes presentation; or Choose Option 3 for a 1-1.5 hour workshop.
Option 1
Background: Study or program objectives; description of problem
Methods: Methods applied; approach taken
Results: Specific results; summarized data
Conclusions: Main outcome of project
Option 2
Issues: Summary of the issues to be addressed
Description: Description of project, service, experience
Lessons Learned: Conclusions and implications
Next Steps: Suggestions for implementation; further action or research
Option 3 Workshop
Description of workshop / video with objectives, activities and outcomes.
Save the Date: YouthCO’s Acquired Taste Fundraiser July 9th
Acquired Taste IV: YouthCO’s Sassy Sweet 16
A Fundraiser for YouthCO AIDS Society
Canada’s first youth-driven organization leading the HIV and HepC movement through peer education, support and shared leadership
Friday July 9th
7pm-midnight
151 W. Cordova St, Gastown (the old Storyeum building)
Burlesque and Drag Performers, Hot DJs and Locally Made Beats, Hula Hoop Magic, and much much more…
Plus….delectable appetizers, silent auction, party favours, community and cupcakes to celebrate YOUTHCO’s 16th birthday!
Tickets $25 (sweet deal!)
subsidized tickets and group rates available
ON SALE SOON!
After-party sponsored by the LOTUS HOTEL @ LICK Club, 455 Abbott Street
(no cover with ACQUIRED TASTE ticket stub)
live entertainment and DJs
YouthCO AIDS Society
900 Helmcken St. – First Floor
Vancouver BC V6Z 1B3
604.688.1441 1.877.YOUTHCO
fx: 604.688.4932 www.youthco.org
June 4, 2010
Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: People from Countries where HIV is Endemic – Black people of African and Caribbean descent living in Canada
In 2009, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) released the Population-Specific HIV/AIDS Status Report: People from Countries where HIV is Endemic – Black people of African and Caribbean descent living in Canada .
This status report was guided by a national working group composed of experts in community development, public health and the lived experiences of people from countries where HIV is endemic. Public health policy analysts, epidemiologists, researchers as well as community representatives were closely associated with the development of this report; were closely associated with the development of this report. Their active involvement and support for this project were instrumental in ensuring that the report presents the most current, relevant evidence and innovative responses that exist in Canada.
This is the first time HIV/AIDS-related information relevant to people from countries where HIV is endemic, specifically Black people and communities of African and Caribbean descent living in Canada, is presented in such a comprehensive manner. The report presents information on the demographic profile of this population; the effects of HIV/AIDS; the factors that increase vulnerability to HIV/AIDS; and an overview of current Canadian research and the domestic response. The report is intended to be a useful and informative source of evidence for individuals interested in addressing HIV/AIDS in this community from a policy, program or research perspective.
The report is available on-line at
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/aids-sida/publication/ps-pd/africacaribbe/index-eng.php
Please feel free to share it widely within your networks. We encourage you to fill out the feedback form as your views are important to us. The form is available at
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/aids-sida/publication/ps-pd/form-eng.php
Sincerely,
Geneviève Tremblay
Manager, Populations Section
HIV/AIDS Policy, Coordination and Programs Division Centre for
Communicable Diseases and Infection Control Infectious Disease
Prevention and Control Branch Public Health Agency of Canada
Inviting submissions for the Logo Contest of the National Conference on Women and HIV/AIDS in Canada
The Planning Committee of the National Conference on Women and HIV/AIDS in Canada is currently inviting submissions for its Conference Logo Contest.
Who: This contest is open to all women (trans-inclusive), 18 years or older, living with HIV/AIDS in Canada. Whether you’re a professional artist or you just like to draw, we welcome your participation!
What: We are looking for a design that will become the official logo of the National Conference, to be used on all fundraising, promotional and other materials for the event. You will find additional information in the attached document (Guidelines for Logo Contest).
When: We will be accepting submissions until Sunday June 27 at 5PM EST
How: Submissions can be sent electronically (in PDF, WORD, JPEG or TIFF format) or by regular mail, to the attention of Sophie Wertheimer at sophiew@cdnaids.ca or 190 O’Connor, Suite 800, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2R3. You can also reach her by phone at 613-230-3580 or 1-800-499-1986 ext 123 for any question or comment.
Prize: The creator of the winning logo will receive a $250 gift certificate to the store of her choice.
About the National Conference on Women and HIV/AIDS in Canada
The first National Conference on Women and HIV/AIDS was held in May of 2000. In the ten years following this event, significant changes have occurred in the experiences, needs and resources available to women, transwomen and girls living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS in Canada. By bringing together women, activists, researchers, service and healthcare providers, policymakers and other stakeholders, the second National Conference on Women and HIV/AIDS will offer participants the opportunity to engage in dialogue and to exchange knowledge and skills to better understand and respond to the current and diverse needs of women in Canada. Tentatively scheduled for the fall of 2011, the National Conference is founded on the principal of multi-stakeholder engagement, such that diverse individuals, communities and groups will be invited to participate in the event and its development. Ultimately, we want this to be a conference by and for the women who are affected by HIV/AIDS in Canada, and the many individuals, groups and institutions working with them.
Sophie Wertheimer
Project Coordinator – National Conference on Women and HIV/AIDS
Coordonnatrice de Projet – Conférence Nationale sur les Femmes et le VIH/Sida
Canadian AIDS Society / Société canadienne du sida
t. 613.230.3580, ext/poste 123
f. 613.563.4998
sophiew@cdnaids.ca / www.cdnaids.ca
To download the logo contest guidelines please CLICK HERE.
On-Line Survey Invitation – CIHR Research Priorities for HIV/AIDS and Co-Morbidities
The HIV/AIDS Research Initiative of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is seeking input from stakeholders across the country to help identify research priorities in the area of HIV/AIDS and co-morbidities.
For most people on treatment, HIV/AIDS is now experienced as a complex chronic disease. Often people are dealing with a host of additional health issues or concerns, called co-morbidities, such as co-infections, cardiovascular disease or mental health issues.
Improving the health and well being for people living with HIV/AIDS through research is an important goal of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative.
Gaining a better understanding of co-morbidities – including how to prevent and treat them – will help reduce their impact and improve quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS.
CIHR is conducting a national consultation through this on-line survey in order to gain insights from a wide range of stakeholders. Persons living with HIV/AIDS, clinicians, health care providers, researchers, AIDS Service Organizations and all others interested in the issues of co-morbidities and HIV/AIDS are invited to complete the short, confidential survey.
The on-line survey is open from May 25 to June 18, 2010. To complete the survey, please visit: www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/aidssurvey.html
The results of the survey will to help to determine the priorities for HIV/AIDS research on co-morbidities and will guide future CIHR investments in research.
Your opinions are important to us. Please take the time to participate in this survey.
Please circulate this invitation widely to help ensure CIHR receives extensive input into this important issue.
For more information on the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative, please visit
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/25832.html
CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference – October 2010 – Registration opens soon
CATIE and PAN will be partnering again to host a two day educational conference. PAN will also be holding it’s annual general meeting in conjunction with the conference.
The dates for this year’s conference are: October 5-7, 2010
- October 5 – HIV Forum, ED Summit and PAN AGM
- October 6-7 – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference
- All meetings will be held at the Vancouver Airport Marriott in Richmond
Registration and Scholarship applications for the Pacific Educational Conference will be available soon. The Scholarship deadline will be August 06, 2010.
May 7, 2010
New website for BC HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research
I am happy to announce the launch of a new website for BC HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research!
The site is still a work in progress as I continue to add more information and new links. If you would like to add any information of your own or a link to your website please feel free to let me know. I welcome any feedback you may have about the content or the look in general. I have kept the look informal and information-based as I hope to appeal to more community agencies providing support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in BC.
Please check back often! I will keep the content current and I am happy to list your research-related event in the news section.
Thanks!
See the site at http://bchivcbr.org
Terry Howard, MScPPH
BC HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Facilitator
Funded by Canadian Institutes for Health Research
Housed at the BC Persons With AIDS Society
1107 Seymour Street
Vancouver BC V6B 5S8
Phone (direct) 604.893.2281
Fax 604.893. 2251
SHINE: A Health & Wellness Gathering for Gay & Queer Men – Nanaimo
How do we do more than just survive? How do we SHINE!
This 3-day gathering will bring together men who have a desire to explore this question.
Join us for workshops, socials events, hikes, talking and heart circles and cruizing.
Workshops Include:
- Getting Your Writing Published Internationally
- Dating and Hooking Up- Now that your poz and sober
- Fire Spinning and Circus Arts
- Exploring Kink Together
- Speaking of Sex- The art of Sexual Self Expression
Event schedule:
- Friday, May 28, 7 pm Meet and Greet at the Dorchester Hotel.
- Saturday May 29th workshops, discussions and speakers and films 9-4pm Dorchester Hotel.
- Saturday Night ” Get Your SHINE ON- Dance Party, Social, Exploratorium! Downtown Nanaimo.
Friday night social is no cost, Saturday Workshops $25.00 for full day! (No one turned away for lack of funds), Saturday Night Event – Cost TBA, Sunday May 30- BBQ Sponsored by Vancouver Island Rainbow Association! No cost.
To register:
http://shinenanaimo.eventbrite.com
For more information email mwp@avi.org
Liam “Captain” Snowdon
Ph:250-384-2366 ext 2273
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference – October 2010
CATIE and PAN are excited to announce that we will be partnering again to host a two day educational conference.
The dates for this year’s conference are: October 5-7, 2010
- October 5 – HIV Forum, ED Summit and PAN AGM
- October 6-7 – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference
- All meetings will be held at the Vancouver Airport Marriott in Richmond
Registration and Scholarship applications for the Pacific Educational Conference will be available June 7, 2010. The Scholarship deadline will be August 06, 2010.
April 29, 2010
Campbell River holds fourth annual Walk Away from Homophobia on Monday, May 17
The rainbow flag will be flying high in Campbell River on Monday May 17, as Campbell River Pride hosts its 4th Annual Walk Away from Homophobia.
The event is endorsed by Mayor Charlie Cornfield, who will be signing a proclamation designating May 17 as Walk Away from Homophobia Day in Campbell River. On the morning of Monday, May 17th, Mayor Cornfield will raise the rainbow flag at City Hall, to recognize the day to Walk Away from Homophobia, and to acknowledge that there are GLBT in every community and sport, making up an intricate but essential section of the diverse blanket of a healthy society.
This year’s walk will begin at 5 pm in the Spirit Square, located in the Tyee Plaza. All members of the community are invited to participate. This year’s headline performer is Vancouver’s Kate Reid, musician and comedian. Kate was a 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee.
The Walk Away from Homophobia was created by Campbell River’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and queer (GLBTQ) Social/Support Group. With support from AIDS Vancouver Island, the group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the John Howard Activity room in the Community Hall. The meetings are open to all GLBT, friends, family and supporters. More information is available from the CR Pride facilitator, Leanne Cunningham at (250) 204-2821.
To see a copy of the picture of the proclamation signing and presentation please CLICK HERE.
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to everyone at CR Pride. Having had the opportunity to spend a little time working in Campbell River with the gang at AVI I know how hard you have all worked to get the proclamation. Way to go Leanne!
Canadian Coalition of Organizations Responding to Hepatitis B and C
Hello PAN Members;
Recently, a number of national, provincial, regional and local organizations have come together to form the Canadian Coalition of Organizations Responding to Hepatitis B and C. The Coalition’s first focus is seeking commitment to developing and implementing a coordinated national Hepatitis B and C strategy, in line with the ‘6 Asks’ that were first put to government in 2008.
The links below contain information about the Coalition (the membership form link is at the bottom of the home page), including contact information, information about the 6 Canadian Asks and the 6 Global Asks. More information will be added to the website as the work of the Coalition progresses.
We invite all organizations with an interest in improving our response to hepatitis B and C in Canada, and therefore British Columbia, to join. There are no obligations or costs associated with membership; membership benefits are outlined on the home page of the website.
We look forward to working together towards reduced infection rates and improved quality of life for all Canadians living with, at-risk for and affected by hepatitis B and/or C.
www.canadianhepatitiscoalition.ca
www.coalitioncanadiennedelhepatite.ca
Very best,
Deb Schmitz, Executive Director
Hepatitis C Council of BC
Member, Canadian Coalition of Organizations Responding to Hepatitis B and C
PO Box 192
Roberts Creek BC V0N 2W0
604 886 9539 p.
1 888 856 5882 f.
SHINE! – A health and wellness gathering for gay and queer men.
Nanaimo, BC – May 29-31, 2010
How do we do more that just survive, how do we SHINE!
This 3 day gathering will bring together men who have a desire to explore this question. Join us for workshops, socials events, hikes, talking and heart circles and of course cruising!
Stay tuned for more updates!
Queerly,
Captain
Liam “Captain” Snowdon
Gay Community Development Co-ordinator
Men’s Wellness Program
Ph: 250-384-2366 ext 2273
Follow the Men’s Wellness Program on Twitter:
Why Stories Matter: Igniting Public Engagement
A dynamic interactive workshop, Why Stories Matter provides practical ways to use narrative strategically to engage your constituencies, sharpen your communications, and hone your message. As featured at the CAS Skills Building Conference.
WHEN:
May 20th , 2010
9:00 – 11:30
(Doors open at 8:30)
LOCATION:
YWCA Program Centre
Room: One Welch
535 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
REGISTRATION FEE:
235.00
Registration will be confirmed via email once payment is received via cheque.
Complete and email registration form to: pattie@catapultmedia.ca
Light refreshments will be served.
To download the Registration Form and Information Flyer please CLICK HERE.
New Languages added to Multi-language STI Brochure
We are pleased to announce that the STI brochure is now available in 11 languages! The four new translations are:
Arabic
French
Korean
Russian
These translations, together with the existing ones including English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali and Punjabi can be downloaded from www.stiresource.com, or directly at http://www.stiresource.com/brochures/indexbrochures.php
April 22, 2010
ACCOLAIDS 2010 – And the winners are…
We salute our very own PAN Executive Director, Evin Jones, on her ACCOLAIDS win! Evin won her ACCOLAIDS in the category of Social/Political/Community Action. There were two winners in this category and the other recipient was Michael Vonn, Policy Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association.
- Chee Mamuk won in the category of Innovative Programs and Service Delivery.
- Dr. Silvia Guillemi won in the category of Health Promotion and Harm Reduction.
- Dr. Richard Harrigan won for Science/Research/Technology.
- The Printing House won in the Philanthropy category.
- Irene Goldstone and Diana Johansen each received a lifetime achievement award.
- Monique Desroches won the Kevin Brown PWA Hero Award.
The evening was hosted by Maestro Bramwell Tovey, Principal Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Please CLICK HERE to read a copy of Evin’s speech and to see a few photos from the event please CLICK HERE.
Congratulations to all of these outstanding award recipients for their contribution to the HIV/AIDS movement.
Positive Women’s Network – LEAD Project Report
The Positive Women’s Network has recently completed a BC Provincial Needs Assessment, thanks to funding from the Vancouver Foundation and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The LEAD Project (Leadership, Engagement, Action and Dialogue) explored women-specific HIV services across BC. Women living with HIV/AIDS and HIV service providers participated in interviews to share what’s working, gaps in the continuum of services, and to identify opportunities for PWN to explore enhanced partnerships with other ASOs in BC.
To view the report, please CLICK HERE.
BCPWA’s Opposites Attract – Weekend Workshop for HIV+/HIV- Couples
Victoria Day long weekend, May 21- 24, 2010
A unique 3 night/4-day workshop/retreat developed for HIV-positive individuals and their HIV-negative partners at no cost to participants. At a serene lakeside setting, couples will join other HIV+/HIV- couples at a weekend designed to strengthen, affirm, and enhance their relationships.
Designed as a both workshop and retreat, couples will be engaged through facilitated discussions, presentations and group work, with opportunities for outdoor activities, indoor games, and relaxation.
In addition to learning ways to sustain healthy relationships and cultivate intimacy, participants from past workshops deeply valued the unique opportunity to meet other couples in similar situations and greatly appreciated the chance to discuss topics openly amongst a group of their peers.
Space is limited. Register for an interview now by phone 604-893-2200 or email oppositesattract@bcpwa.org
Please CLICK HERE for the poster.
Perspectives – UCSF AIDS Health Project – Article on Serosorting
To view a copy of the current issue of HIV Counsellor PERSPECTIVES on the issue of Serosorting, please CLICK HERE.
Sad News About a Former PAN Delegate
Hello to the PAN Membership:
I am very sorry to share the sad news that Indra Hart passed away on April 10th. Indra was a fierce advocate for people living with HIV in BC. One of my strongest memories is of a meeting Indra, Glen Hillson, other PAN representatives, and I had with then Minister of Health Planning, Sindi Hawkins, regarding AIDS funding in the province and the need for a public awareness campaign. Indra was feisty and direct, asking the Minister if she could guarantee services for poz. people would be enhanced and available in ten years’ time. I believe this was around 2002-2003. Indra was a PWN PAN delegate for many years and also represented PWN at CAS.
A commemorative gathering will be held this Saturday, April 24th, from 1:00-4:00 at 1415 Lameys Mill Road, Vancouver (fifth floor common room, buzzer 54 or 57- 2nd Ave becomes Lameys Mill Road at the entrance to Granville Island). A family gathering will follow.
Indra is survived by her husband, Bob, three adult children and several grandchildren. She will be missed.
Marcie Summers
Positive Women’s Network
Randy Ferguson Memorial Information
As we mentioned in a recent E-News past PAN working group member Randy Ferguson passed away. The information for his memorial is as follows:
Randy’s Memorial Get Together
Start Time: Saturday, May 29 at 12:00pm
End Time: Saturday, May 29 at 2:00pm
Where: Okanagan College, Salmon Arm, BC
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=113705431983358&mid=231d91bG26587aa5G566253eG7&n_m=eric.kowalski%40gmail.com
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference – October 2010
CATIE and PAN are excited to announce that we will be partnering again to host a two day educational conference.
The dates for this year’s conference are: October 5-7, 2010
- October 5 – HIV Forum, ED Summit and PAN AGM
- October 6-7 – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference
- All meetings will be held at the Vancouver Airport Marriott in Richmond
Registration and Scholarship applications for the Pacific Educational Conference will be available June 7, 2010. The Scholarship deadline will be August 06, 2010.
April 16, 2010
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference – October 2010
CATIE and PAN are excited to announce that we will be partnering again to host a two day educational conference.
The dates for this year’s conference are: October 5-7, 2010
October 5 – HIV Forum, ED Summit and PAN AGM
October 6-7 – CATIE/PAN Pacific Regional Educational Conference
All meetings will be held at the Vancouver Airport Marriott in Richmond
Registration and Scholarship applications for the Pacific Educational Conference will be available June 7, 2010. The Scholarship deadline will be August 06, 2010.
Positive Women’s Network presents: SpringBoard 2010
This year’s theme explores ‘Confines of Health’
Thursday April 22, 2010 4:00pm
Century Plaza Hotel
1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Only a limited number of spaces are still available. This event is free and folks from the pos community (women and men) and all service providers are invited to attend. Email: pwn@pwn.bc.ca or call 604-692-3000 to register.
Register Now for North American Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit V
The North American Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit, to be held June 2nd – 4th in Toronto. The theme of Summit V is Evidence into Action, with a focus on evidence-based policy and practice that targets housing as a key social determinant of HIV risk and health outcomes. Summit V participants will review and consider evidence-based activism and practice strategies (data, tools and strategies to translate knowledge into action) for: bringing effective housing interventions to scale; sustaining evidence-based housing practice and policy; and holding providers, communities and governments accountable for housing outcomes.
Summit V will be preceded by two full-day capacity building Pre Summit Learning Institutes: Evidence-based Best Practices for Housing as HIV Prevention and Care, designed to provide a forum where housing programs and other community agencies can share best practices in using research findings to improve service delivery and health outcomes of people with HIV or at risk; and Examining Structural HIV Interventions: Methodological Challenges, designed to provide a forum for a facilitated conversation among researchers that has the potential to advance the field and yield results that can be used to identify best practices in structural interventions.
Visit this link for the Summit home page for more details on the exciting program:
http://www.hivhousingsummit.org/frmHome.aspx
Early Registration closes on April 23 and the deadline for the conference rate at the Marriot Courtyard Downtown Toronto is May 3.
Please join us in Toronto for this important event.
CAHR Satellite Session – Prevention Technologies in the broader spectrum of HIV prevention
Thursday, May 13 8:00am-5:00pm
This session is open to all CAHR attendees. Pre-Registration is required.
Contact Shayna Buhler at sbuhler@icad-cisd.com or by phone 613-233-7440 ext. 12 to register.
Host: Canadian AIDS Society, Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development, Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
This session will bring together community partners and Canadian researchers involved in basic and social sciences to explore how new HIV prevention technologies, including vaccines, microbicides and pre-exposure prophylaxis, fit within a broader continuum of HIV prevention strategies. The session will assess how existing and new prevention technologies can impact key populations, and discuss specific community needs and strategies to prepare for the introduction of new prevention technologies.
For information about other satellite sessions please visit:http://www.cahr2010.ca/AncillaryEvents.html
April 9, 2010
Some sad news about a former PAN Working Group Member
I wanted to let the PAN membership group know that Randy Ferguson, the director of C-Sharp in Salmon Arm recently passed away. I’m sure you knew Randy as I know many from PAN did. He was involved with the work since the mid 90′s. Randy was so incredibly authentic and courageous in his work. He put himself out there in his prevention work in the schools as a person living with HIV. The kids really responded to him and he effected a great deal of change in his community by being who he was. He was such an amazing guy. We are all very very saddened by his loss. Apparently his family is putting together a Facebook memorial and there will be a memorial in Salmon Arm next month.
Cheryl Dowden
ANKORS
Executive Director
PWN – Aboriginal Women’s Retreat- Deadline April 23rd
Aboriginal Women’s Wellness Retreat, June 4-6, 2010 at the Chehalis Healing House on the Chehalis River.
For all the details please click HEREand to view the registration form please click HERE.
YouthCO Executive Director – Job Posting
YouthCO is looking for an Executive Director (ED) who will provide creative & dynamic leadership, oversight, direction, inspiration and hands-on management for the entire youth organization!
This unique position allows our peer-based education initiatives and support services to address the underlying factors that make youth vulnerable to HIV, AIDS and hepatitis C, as well as assist youth in their efforts to make well-informed and safer decisions about their sexual health and substance use.
To view the detailed job posting please click HERE.
Universities Without Walls inquiry
Dear Reach and UWW faculty members,
I am a Universities Without Walls fellow, and I am currently compiling a list of organizations that would be suitable for the placement of future UWW fellows as part of their Community Service Learning (CSL) component. I am writing to see if you would you be willing to suggest a research project, institute, or community or policy group that would be suitable for the UWW
Community Service Learning Program. Attached please find a brief letter that describes the UWW CSL program in greater detail.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and thank you very much for your consideration.
Best,
Hannah Gilbert
UWW Fellow
Doctoral Candidate
McGill University
Departments of Anthropology and Social Studies of Medicine
To view the letter please click HERE.
Call for Canadian resources – AIDS 2010
Colleagues…
An international AIDS conference presents an opportunity to share new resources with our peers from around the world. The unfortunate reality is that not everyone can attend the conference. Canadians working in HIV/AIDS have responded to this challenge by finding ways to collect and share resources that we have developed here at home in our efforts to stop the spread of HIV and provide care and support for those living with HIV.
The conference in Vienna presents an opportunity to highlight and share Canadian resources which are still relevant and those new resources developed in the two years since the Mexico City conference. On behalf of the multiple partners in the Canadian response; community, non-governmental organizations, health professionals, researchers and governments, the Canadian AIDS Society is collecting resources which will be distributed via a digital storage tool (CD or USB device) to all delegates who visit the Canada Exhibit in Vienna this July.
We invite you to share those resources you or your organization have developed in your area of expertise in the hope that they may prove useful and beneficial to your peers around the globe in their efforts to stop the spread of HIV and provide care and support for those living with HIV.
Brian Huskins
Canada Exhibit – Project Manager
Please click HERE and HERE for the attachments.
Community organizations sound the alarm on BC government’s $180 million program to collect and share their clients’ personal information
Vancouver – Charities, non-profit groups and privacy advocates have joined forces to issue a critical report on the $180 million Integrated Case Management (ICM) project the BC government announced in February’s Throne Speech.
The planned ICM system will collect comprehensive personal data from hundreds of independent community service organizations which are contracted to provide government services, in order to create a database of unprecedented scope and detail about citizen’s lives, including their participation in health care, education, family services and other government services. The information will be shared across government.
The report, entitled Culture of Care…or Culture of Surveillance? took two years to complete and includes written and onsite surveys of service organizations. It highlights serious concerns about the ICM system related to privacy rights and the potential effect of the program on social services and the independent community service organizations themselves. It makes a number of recommendations to the government, community organizations and their clients.
“If this project goes forward as planned, it will turn service groups into surveillance organs for the government,” said FIPA Executive Director Darrell Evans. “This system is designed to share personal information across government, not to protect personal privacy. It has the potential to make these organizations into agents of the state.”
“We are concerned not only about what the ICM project will do to our clients, but also what it will do to community organizations,” said Tim Beachy, Chief Executive Officer of the United Community Service Co-op. “Not only will privacy rights take a hit; Client relationships will also suffer and the caring culture of our groups will be negatively affected.”
The report raises serious questions about the workability of the ICM project, given the different types of information being collected, the wide variety of information management systems in community service organizations, the lack of resources to comply, and even the legality of such a massive data collection by government in the absence of client consent.
“We think it’s important for all British Columbians to get these questions answered before we spend hundreds of millions of dollars,” said Tim Agg, Executive Director of PLEA Community Services. “Our clients are best served by a system that protects their right to privacy.”
The full report can be downloaded at www.privacyresearch.ca or by clicking HERE.
Clinical Neurosciences 2010: Urban Psychiatry
Friday April 16, 2010
Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Vancouver, BC
For the full programme and how to register for this event go to
http://ipehealth.med.ubc.ca/Page2064.aspx
Speakers:
Mental Illness in the DTES — A Police Perspective
Mr. Toby Hinton
Mental Illness, Viral Infection and Drug Use in an Urban Population — the Hotel Study
Dr. Bill Honer
Challenges to Incorporating Scientific Evidence into Drug Policy
Dr. Evan Wood
Urban Psychiatry — A Civic Perspective
Dr. Kerry Jang
Complex Psychiatric Patients — The New York Experience
Dr. Francine Cournos
Does Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Work for Concurrent Disorder Patients?
Dr. Pam Thompson
Traumatic Experience Among Vulnerable Urban Populations and the Impact on their Mental Health and Addiction
Dr. Michael Krausz
March 5, 2010
To view the evaluation report form the ED Summit and Fundraising workshop please visit the PAN website: http://pacificaidsnetwork.org/conferencestrainings/fund-development-workshop-e-d-summit-january-2010/
Your Last Chance for Input - Community Response to Integrated HIV/AIDS/HCV Services and Programs
This is your last chance to provide input – the survey to gather information on the community response to integrated HIV/AIDS/HCV services and programs is coming to an end. Your input and information is important, please click this link to complete the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P2JJKSM
Your assistance with gathering this information would be greatly appreciated.
The North American HIV and Housing Research Summit – Call for Abstracts
The National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) and the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN), in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, are pleased to convene the fifth Housing and HIV/AIDS Research Summit. The theme of the 2010 Summit is Evidence into Action: Housing is HIV Prevention and Care, with a focus on evidence based policy and practice that targets housing as a key social determinant of HIV risk and health outcomes. Summit organizers invite abstracts that reflect this theme.
The deadline for abstract submissions is March 22, 2010. For more information or to submit an abstract, see the Call for Abstracts or visit Summit website.
The North American HIV & Housing Research Summit (to be held in Toronto, 2-4 June 2010) www.hivhousingsummit.org
Speaking up for Hepatitis Care and Support – A Skills Building Workbook
To download a copy of workbook please CLICK HERE.
Please find attached a health navigation workbook recently developed by Hepatitis Services.
The workbook is for people living with hepatitis C and their care providers. However, it may also serve people living with co-infection or other chronic diseases. The resource is a self-learning guide to teach planning, communication and negotiation skills that will help get people the services they need.
The workbook can also be found on the BC Centre for Disease Control website at http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/a-z/_h/Hepatitis-/overview/AdvocacyHepatitisCareSupport.htm. A version aimed toward Aboriginal audiences will also be available but only as a download from our site. We hope to make printed copies of the Aboriginal workbook available this year.
If anyone is interested in ordering the printed workbooks or a CD with the PDF of the workbook on it, they can contact Liza McGuinnes at Liza.McGuinness@bccdc.ca or 604-707-2433.
Best,
Sean Nixon, MSc
Program Coordinator, HIV/AIDS Program
Provincial Health Services Authority
655 West 12th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
C: 604-220-3096
P: 604-707-5653
http://www.phsa.ca/AgenciesAndServices/Services/HIV-AIDS.htm
Vantage Point/Volunteer Vancouver Fast Facts
The March issue of Vantage Point’s (Volunteer Vancouver) newsletter is now available, please CLICK HERE.
Sex Now Survey
Guys knowing guys. That’s what the Sex Now Survey is all about. The Community Based Research Centre has been researching gay men’s sexuality, health and culture in British Columbia for more than a decade. Now we’re extending the Sex Now survey across Canada and beyond. http://www.sexnowsurvey.com
Help us make Sex Now the largest health survey of gay and bisexual men in the country. Take the survey, and help spread the word through email, Facebook or Twitter.
To learn more about us and the Sex Now Survey, visit our website at www.cbrc.net.
Thanks for helping support gay men’s health in Canada.
February 26, 2010
Announcements/Events/Workshops/Conferences
Call for Nominations – CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Advisory Committees Please forward to your respective network(s) members / Prière d’envoyer ce message aux membres de vos listes de distributions.
Call for Nominations 2010 – CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Advisory Committee and HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Steering Committee
The CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity invites nominations for two of its committees: CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Advisory Committee (CHARAC); and CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research (CBR) Steering Committee. The Institute is seeking qualified individuals to replace several members of the committees who have completed their terms.
CHARAC has a mandate to make recommendations to CIHR and the Institute of Infection and Immunity Advisory Board regarding research priorities and strategic research initiatives in HIV/AIDS. CHARAC nominations are invited for potential candidates in the categories of: HIV/AIDS researcher and community representative.
The CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Steering Committee has a mandate to make recommendations to CHARAC regarding the CBR component of the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative. Nominations for the CBR Steering Committee are invited for potential candidates in the categories of: HIV/AIDS Aboriginal Stream Community representative, General Stream Community representative.
Deadline for receipt of nominations is March 31, 2010. For more information about the committees and nomination process, please go to our website at:
www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/34528.html
CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to forward along some information about the CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS, which is being led by the OHTN in Ontario. This is a new program and they are currently seeking interested individuals to join the Programs of Research as laid out below. Elisabeth Marks, copied on this email, is the Research Manager for REACH and if you are interested or have any questions please feel free to contact her. Here is a little background on REACH:
Overview
The CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS is a national partnership among people living with HIV, community-based organizations and other front-line service providers, health researchers from over 20 academic institutions across Canada, and federal, provincial, and regional policy makers. Our mission is to foster and undertake collaborative interdisciplinary research and training to understand the factors driving the epidemic, find innovative solutions, and move research evidence into action. Our goal is to strengthen policies, programs, and practices and make a measurable difference in the health of individuals and communities disproportionately affected by HIV.
The major objectives of the Centre include:
- Fostering interdisciplinary research
- Developing collaborative relationships and networks among researchers and research end-users
- Supporting strategic population health and health services research programs
- Addressing Aboriginal research and KTE needs
- Fostering knowledge translation and exchange
- Establishing a national training network
Thanks, Janice
Hi Janice,
It was a pleasure speaking to you yesterday about your work in BC and potential collaborations with REACH.
I’m sending along to you a overview document about REACH and it’s structure and a diagram of the structure that lists the Co-Chairs of the Programs of Research and Committees. Programs of Research are currently finalizing their individualized terms of reference and getting going with developing ideas and proposals for collaborative research and KTE activities. We will have a website up and running in the next month or so that will have all this information as well.
In terms of getting involved, I’m listing here the next scheduled meetings of all the Programs of Research and Committees (in case some of the folks you forward this to are interested in other Programs of Research).
The call-in numbers for these teleconferences are:
Toll Free: (888) 289-4573
Access Code: 5200314
Policy: Friday, February 26 @ 1pm Eastern time
Health Services and Economic Evaluation: Tuesday, March 2 @ 9am Eastern time (I know that 9am here is 6am for you, but actually that time was requested by Bob Hogg, who is out in Vancouver and is a Co-Chair of the Program of Research)
Aboriginal Health: Thursday, February 25 @ 12 pm Eastern time
Determinants of Health: TBD, can sign up for a preferred time at http://doodle.com/nbzw35m2hgwfmt5e
Interventions: Tuesday, February 23 @ 3pm Eastern time
Global Health: TBD
And, as we talked about, please feel free to forward this information widely to collaborators and colleagues you think may be interested in getting involved with REACH. We’re eager to get more folks involved from all sectors and disciplines.
Do let me know if you have any questions about any of the groups or about REACH overall, or if there’s any other information you think might be helpful to send out to other potential partners in BC.
Looking forward to working with you!
All the best,
Elisabeth
Elisabeth Marks
Research Manager
CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS
1300 Yonge Street, Suite 600
Toronto ON M4T 1X3
Email: emarks@centreforreach.ca
Phone: (416) 642-6486 ext. 2307
Fax: (416) 640-4245
Please click here HERE for attachment one.
Please click HERE for attachment two.
African, Canadian unions plan “Days of Action” for G8 on AIDS
Trade unions throughout Africa and Canada will join forces in a March 21-27 Week of Action to lobby the G8 and G20 for the provision of Universal Access to HIV-AIDS prevention, treatment and care, and to support a Decent Work Agenda that implements the ILO Jobs Pact. The action is timed to precede a meeting of foreign ministers of the G8 and G20 countries in Ottawa on March 29-30.
African Unions to Visit Canadian Embassies Throughout Africa
In a letter sent to trade unions throughout Africa, Mr. Kwasi Adu-Amankwah, General Secretary of the African Regional Organization of the ITUC-Africa, called on his members to send a message to the Canadian Embassy in their country during a Week of Action, March 21st – 27th 2010. These actions include a letter writing campaign, rallies and other forms of communication.
As the host country, Canada will preside over the G8 Summit, June 25-26, 2010 and will co-host the Summit with South Korea, June 26-27, 2010 . Because the Canadian Prime-Minister is well positioned to influence both Summits, unions are making him the target of their actions.
Mr. Adu-Amankwah says, “the Embassies are well positioned to deliver a clear message to the Canadian Prime-Minister from Africans who expect action on Universal Access”.
Adu-Amankwah says the role of African unions and civil society in this year’s Embassy lobby is critical. “We are particularly challenged to influence the G8/G20 Canadian Presidency from an African perspective, knowing that sub-Saharan Africa remains the most heavily affected region, accounting for 67 per cent of all people living with HIV and 72 per cent of deaths due to AIDS globally”.
Canadian Unions to Deliver a Similar Message on Universal Access
“Prime Minister Harper should play a leading role in convincing his fellow leaders to take quick and decisive action on HIV-AIDS,” says Ken Georgetti, President of the Canadian Labour Congress.
The CLC and its affiliate unions, in solidarity with civil society groups, are planning Canada-wide actions in support of the HIV-AIDS goals. The activities will include an e-postcard campaign, a national conference, and plans for breakfast meeting with Members of Parliament.
Georgetti says Prime Minister Harper’s focus on maternal and child health must be linked to a commitment to Universal Access for AIDS services, so as to strengthen sexual and reproductive rights, which are at the heart of Universal Access.
Both Adu-Amankwah and Georgetti have appealed to their international bodies and to civil society asking them to join the effort, thus making it a world-wide campaign during the week of actions. They have also combined their call for Universal Access with support for the ILO Decent Work programme and its ‘Jobs Pact’. “This is the the only means through which they cycle of HIV/AIDS and poverty can be broken,” says Adu-Amankwah.
Georgetti said that with so many lives at risk we must accelerate progress to achieve Universal Access to prevention, treatment, care and support and to realize the Millennium Development Goals, together with the strengthening of health care systems. This must include a commitment to replenish the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria to effectively respond to the global pandemic.
“Our activities will put pressure on the governments of Canada and other industrialized countries to honour and strengthen their financial commitments related to the pandemic, including through a commitment to replenish the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria”, Georgetti added.
For more information contact
In Africa: yahya.msangi@ituc-africa.org In Canada: David Onyalo donyalo@clc-ctc.ca Tel: 613-526-7419
Pacifica Family Addiction Foundation – Call for Letters for Interest
Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
The Pacific Family Addiction Foundation (PFAF) (formerly know as the Women’s Addiction foundation) is a public foundation committed to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness of women whose lives have been affected by their misuse of, or dependency on, alcohol or other drugs.
Project Objectives:
PFAF is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from qualified organizations working with women in recovery. Maximum funding available for this project is $400,000.
Proposed projects should meet the following criteria:
ü Be dedicated to services for women
ü Provide support in long-term recovery from misuse of, or dependency on, alcohol or other drugs
ü Be lead by experienced management and board with an established track record
ü Projects must be based in the Greater Vancouver area
ü Enable recovery services to be delivered to a larger number of women
ü Have a short-term timeline that requires an investment in the next 2-3 years.
How to Apply:
Letter of Intent should not exceed two (2) pages and should include a brief description of the following:
ü Your organization
ü Proposed project
ü Anticipated benefit to women recovering from additions
ü Approximate time line and budget of the project
The LOI must not exceed two (2) pages and must be submitted via email to atzanadamis@can.rogers.com by Friday, March 26, 2010.
For More Information:
Angela Tzanadamis (Chair), atzanadamis@can.rogers.com
Workshop Opportunity: CIHR Master’s Award: HIV/AIDS (Community-Based Research)
Are you a Master’s student interested in applying for the CIHR Master’s Award: HIV/AIDS (Community-Based Research)?
If so, we want to hear from you!
With the support of CIHR, the OHTN, in collaboration with the CBR Facilitator for Ontario, Universities without Walls, and the CIHR Centre for REACH in HIV/AIDS, will be offering a workshop to assist students to apply to this competition for April 1, 2010.
The workshop will be tailored to the needs identified by interested students, and will be held in early March.
If you would like to participate in this workshop, please reply to Jennifer Major by February 22. Please identify your top 3 choices for the focus of the workshop.
Examples include:
1. 1. CBR Principles Summary
2. 2. “Activities/Contributions” help (Common CV)
3. 3. Common CV help (general)
4. 4. Community Mentor (identification and linkage)
5. 5. Training Expectations
6. 6. Research Proposal Summary
7. 7. ResearchNet Application logistics
For questions or more information, please contact:
Jennifer Major
Manager, Ethics & Research Development
Ontario HIV Treatment Network
416.642.6486 x2249
Lea Narciso
Program Director, Community-Based Research
Ontario AIDS Network
lnarciso@ontarioaidsnetwork.on.ca
416.364.4555 x 314
Job Postings
Contract for a Project Coordinator Please click HERE for the attachment.
Around the Kitchen Table, Aboriginal Women’s Cultural Sexual Health Project Chee Mamuk, Aboriginal Program, STI/HIV Prevention and Control, BC Centre for Disease Control
Around the Kitchen Table (ATKT) is a project aimed to increase Aboriginal women’s knowledge and awareness on HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections.
ATKT honours Aboriginal women as natural teachers and leaders in their communities and follows a traditional approach, recognizing that traditional knowledge and skills are passed through informal day-to-day activities. By building on traditions and bringing women together to learn about HIV, ATKT helps increase healthy self-esteem and identity.
The goal of ATKT is to train women in Aboriginal communities to be ATKT leaders. These leaders then implement a series of ATKT sessions with women in their own communities. These sessions combine information about HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with cultural activities such as cedar bark weaving or beadwork.
The Project Coordinator will coordinate a four-day ATKT training as well as provide follow-up support to ATKT leaders in planning and implementing ATKT sessions in their communities.
Duties and Responsibilities of this contract:
- · Recruiting participants
- · Developing poster/registration forms
- · Coordinating ATKT planning meetings
- · Arranging and planning teleconference calls with the communities prior to training communities to develop a project budget
- · Coordinating preparation of training materials
- · Booking a training venue
- · Arranging meals, flights, accommodations for ATKT leaders
- · Liaising with communities regarding seed funds
- · Following-up with communities on implementation and assist with any challenges
- · Facilitating an online network of ATKT leaders
- · Writing a report on the project’s success and challenges
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education with an undergraduate degree preferred, preferably in the health sciences, education or social sciences
- Ability to provide culturally competent services to Aboriginal people
- Experience working with Aboriginal women in rural, remote and urban areas
- Experience working in HIV/AIDS field
- Excellent organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking and communication skills
- Initiative and the willingness to work collaboratively with others
- Demonstrate initiative and the willingness to work collaboratively with others.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with a current resume to. Preference will be given to people of Aboriginal ancestry:
Melanie Rivers, Program Manger, Chee Mamuk
655 West 12th Vancouver V5Z 4R4, melanie.rivers@bccdc.ca
This contract would be approximately 900 hours and would begin April 1st, 2010 and finish March 31st, 2011. Closing date to apply is March 15, 2010 or until position filled.
Hoy chewx (Thank you), Melanie Rivers, 7imlamelwet, BA Program Manager, Chee Mamuk STI/HIV Prevention and Control BC Centre for Disease Control An Agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority 655 W 12th Ave Vancouver BC V5Z 4R4 604 707 5614 phone 604 707 5604 fax www.bccdc.ca www.youthhavethepower.com Please note my phone number, fax and website have changed.
Job Opportunity: REACH Aboriginal Health Research Manager
The CIHR Centre for Research Evidence into Action for Community Health (REACH) in HIV/AIDS is seeking a highly qualified applicant for the position of Aboriginal Health Research Manager. This opportunity is a full-time, contract position based at the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) offices in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in a health research discipline (or equivalent) with 3+ years related experience managing multiple research projects, writing grant applications, and preparing Research Ethics Board applications. The deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday, February 26, 2010
Full job descriptions are attached to this email, or for more information on the position or how to apply, please CLICK HERE.
February 18, 2010
SAFE GAMES 2010 presents:
Global Insite: A Public Dialogue on Vancouver’s Innovative Response to the International Question of What to Do About Drugs
WHEN:
Friday 19th February 2010
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
doors open 6.30 pm
WHERE:
Japanese Language Hall
487 Alexander Street
(at Jackson Street)
SPEAKERS:
DR. ETHAN A. NADELMANN - Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance; New York, USA
SENATOR PIERRE CLAUDE NOLIN – Senate of Canada; Ottawa, Canada
LIZ EVANS – Executive Director, Portland Hotel Society; Vancouver, Canada
DONALD MACPHERSON – Co-founder, Canadian Drug Policy Consortium; Vancouver
SHARON MESSAGE – President, Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users; Vancouver
TARA LYONS – Exec. Dir., Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy; Ottawa, Canada
GILLIAN MAXWELL – Project Director, Keeping the Door Open Society, Vancouver
SafeGames 2010 (www.safegames2010.com), a consortium of organisations led by Keeping the Door Open Society (www.keepingthedooropen.com), working to ensure that Vancouver residents and international visitors celebrate safely during the Winter Olympics, is hosting this public dialogue on Vancouver’s innovative response to the complex issue of drug use.
U.S.-based SafeGames’ founder Luciano Colonna said, “In light of the SafeGames mission, we have organised a panel of experts who will discuss the Canadian Government’s recent announcement that it will continue its efforts to close down Insite (www.communityinsite.ca) North America’s only legal safe injection site. Closing down Insite would only add to the problems of a community impacted by high rates of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and fatal overdose.”
Gillian Maxwell of ‘Keeping the Door Open Society’ commented: “Insite is a safe, health-focussed facility where people can go to inject drugs and connect to health care services – from primary care to treat disease and infection, to addiction counselling and treatment.”
Dr. Ethan Nadelmann, Executive Director of the New York based Drug Policy Alliance, added, “Insite is now the gold standard of public health responses to the issue of drug use. As one of Canada’s most important public health innovations, it is important to share its mission, vision, and values with the world.”
Off The Curb
Please see attached February issue of ‘Off the Curb’.
Forward should you see fit. As well please note we now have a specific website devoted to Kamloops First Street Newspaper under the heading www.offthecurb.ca.
As well, we welcome submissions and comments.
Cheers,
Bob Hughes
Executive Director
ASK Wellness Centre
Phone: 250.376.7558
Note from PAN E-News Administration: If you wish to be put on the mailing list for this pubication please contact the ASK Wellness Centre.
Dining Out For Life – Vancouver/Whistler, Vancouver Island and Okanagan – Thursday March 25th
Eat out & support people living with HIV/AIDS.
Invite your friends & dine at a participating restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It’s the easiest good deed you’ll do this year!
View restaurant lists in specific communities please visit: www.diningoutforlife.com
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Welcome to Vantage Point online
We inspire & build leadership in the voluntary sector.
One of the ways we do this is through our issue-based newsletter. This edition draws on the experience and expertise of Vanessa Reid, ascent magazine, Kathleen Speakman, Executive Director of the BC Centre for Not-for-Profit Sustainability, Rochelle Grayson, a social media and social gaming executive, and Jennifer Sweeney, Principal of Ariadne Consulting. Your comments are welcome — please email us at newsletter@thevantagepoint.ca.
the issue: Closing Your Doors with Class
“Conscious Closure”: Stewarding organizations through the cycles of life
by Vanessa Reid
feature
Bowing Out Gracefully: How to wind up your organization and live happily ever after
by Kathleen Speakman
the business of boards
A Not-for-profit Merger Case Study: New Media BC and the Wireless Innovation Network of BC
By Rochelle Grayson
By Jennifer Sweeney
editorial
By Colleen Kelly
Brian’s Bookshelf
Review by Brian Fraser
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PWN Aboriginal Women’s Wellness Retreat June 2010
Hi Folks,
Please spread the word about our upcoming retreat for Aboriginal Women,. June 4-6 in Harrison Mills (just outside the Lower Mainland). All expenses are covered for members of PWN. The forms are attached here, but if you’d like more information on PWN retreats, go to: http://pwn.bc.ca/programs/support-programs/weekend-wellness-retreats/ . If you know women who would like to go but are not yet members of PWN, you can get a membership form here: http://pwn.bc.ca/programs/support-programs/become-a-member/
There will be a retreat open to all PWN members October 1-3 on Bowen Island. Registration information will be sent out in a few months.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Melissa Medjuck:melissam@pwn.bc.ca
Janet Madsen, Communications Coordinator
Positive Women’s Network: Action and Leadership on Women and HIV/AIDS.
Work Hours Tuesday – Friday
p: 604.692.3009 | f: 604.684.3126
Partnership opportunity to expand service to LGBTQ clients
Sent on behalf of Laurie Chesley, Manager, David Kelley LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Counselling Services:
February 2010
Family Service Toronto, for the second year, announces an opportunity for progressive counselling / mental health agencies or programs to add or expand effective and inclusive service to LGBTQ clients. Our first partnership is with Family Services à la famille Ottawa. Our first intern was successfully introduced into the program in 2009.
The Opportunity:
Family Service Toronto (FST) is engaged in a national search for partner organizations wanting to add or expand capacity to serve Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual / Trans / Queer (LGBTQ) clients and communities.
There are two phases in the project.
In the first phase, recently graduated LGBTQ MSWs will intern for 12 months with the David Kelley LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS counselling programs of Family Service Toronto while partner organizations outside Toronto are supported to ready themselves for increased LGBTQ service capacity.
In the second, these partner agencies will hire a post internship MSW graduate and continue organizational change as needed. Agencies will receive $15,000 to offset costs in the first year of employment of the intern.
This is a three year project with an intern being trained and matched to an agency in each of the three years.
The Need:
In most Canadian cities, especially smaller ones, LGBTQ people, though present in significant numbers are rarely able to find LGBTQ-identified or queer-positive programs to provide individual, couple and family counselling. There are very few dedicated LGBTQ counselling programs or services in agencies across the country. Vulnerable LGBTQ people face a hit and miss situation when it comes to finding a program that is competent, informed and gay. While gay-positive straight programs often provide excellent service there is typically no LGBTQ option for the community, especially for people of modest or low income.
Family Service Toronto?s David Kelley LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Counselling Programs were the result of a merger with the Toronto Counselling Centre for Lesbians and Gays. This merger created strong LGBTQ programs in FST and required FST to find solutions about how to support LGBTQ programs and learn to integrate an anti-homophobia approach into an anti-oppression
framework for service and community involvement With generous support
from the Counselling Foundation of Canada and CERIC we can now share this expertise.
FST Supports:
Along with supporting the development of more and better LGBTQ services for partner organizations, Family Service Toronto can help increase inclusion of LGBTQ people at the program, organizational and board levels.
FST?s experience strongly suggests that sustained change happens as a result of both professional and organizational development. Family Service Toronto will support the partner agency and others interested in conducting a self-assessment and assist in the creation of an anti-homophobic change process that involves policy and governance; programs and systems; and training for staff and volunteers at all levels.
Get Involved:
Family Service Toronto invites interested organizations from outside Toronto committed to serving LGBTQ communities with distinction and innovation, and interested in introducing and/or developing LGBTQ counselling services within their organization, to submit a letter of interest to Family Service Toronto.
Information about the application and fuller details of the project can be found on our website at www.familyservicetoronto.org.
The three agencies selected for this project will commit to full organizational engagement and to providing the trained post MSW intern with full-time employment. We will conduct a parallel process to identify interns who will then be matched with partner agencies.
Both the interns and the agencies will be asked to make a minimum two year commitment to employment, post internship.
Application Deadline for year two: March 31, 2010
Agencies who are interested in the proposal but are challenged to meet all the criteria are invited to call and discuss their situation:
Laurie Chesley, MSW, RSW
Manager, FST David Kelley Services: 416.595.0307 ext. 272
PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS WIDELY.
Bhisham Kinha
Program Assistant
David Kelley LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Counselling Services
355 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1Z8
T: 416-595-0307 Ext. 268
Sex Now Survey
Guys knowing guys. That’s what the Sex Now Survey is all about. The Community Based Research Centre has been researching gay men’s sexuality, health and culture in British Columbia for more than a decade. Now we’re extending the Sex Now survey across Canada and beyond.
Help us make Sex Now the largest health survey of gay and bisexual men in the country. Take the survey, and help spread the word through email, Facebook or Twitter.
To learn more about us and the Sex Now Survey, visit our website at www.cbrc.net.
Thanks for helping support gay men’s health in Canada.
We Need Your Input! As announced at the PAN E.D. Summit in January a survey that is gathering information on the community response to integrated HIV/AIDS/HCV services and programs is now underway. The project is being undertaken through a contract from the BC Public Health Agency of Canada. Your input and information is important, please click this link to complete the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P2JJKSM <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P2JJKSM>
Your assistance with gathering this information would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Susan Dann
February 3, 2010
We Need Your Input!
As announced at the PAN E.D. Summit in January a survey that is gathering information on the community response to integrated HIV/AIDS/HCV services and programs is now underway. The project is being undertaken through a contract from the BC Public Health Agency of Canada. Your input and information is important, please click this link to complete the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P2JJKSM <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P2JJKSM>Your assistance with gathering this information would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Susan Dann
CATIE: Prevention in Focus: Spotlight on Research and Programming
Dear colleague,
CATIE has launched its latest online resource, Prevention in Focus: Spotlight on Research and Programming. To see the first issue please click this link: http://www.catie.ca/eng/PreventingHIV/PreventioninFocus/PIF.shtml. We invite you to subscribe to this free publication, share it with your contacts, and if possible highlight it in your newsletter or other communications materials. You can subscribe online at http://orders.catie.ca/subscription/subscribe_PF.shtml
Regards,
Karen Luttrell
Director, Communications and Social Marketing, CATIE (Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange)
416-203-7122 ext. 268, 1-800-263-1638 ext. 268, www.catie.ca
Sex Now Survey
Guys knowing guys. That’s what the Sex Now Survey is all about. The Community Based Research Centre has been researching gay men’s sexuality, health and culture in British Columbia for more than a decade. Now we’re extending the Sex Now survey across Canada and beyond.
Help us make Sex Now the largest health survey of gay and bisexual men in the country. Take the survey, and help spread the word through email, Facebook or Twitter.
To learn more about us and the Sex Now Survey, visit our website at www.cbrc.net.
Thanks for helping support gay men’s health in Canada.
Devastating Cuts to the Stride with Purpose Program Dear Colleague: On December 18, 2009, Dr. Nigel Murray, CEO of Fraser Health Authority and the Board members approved a devastating budget cut of $100,000 to the Stride with Purpose program. Attached is our letter to Dr. Murray outlining the consequences of this cut. In addition, if you would like to hear one of the clients talk about the importance of the program, please go the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzD23SGoeqU Many people have expressed support for the Stride Program. Following are some of their comments. If you would like to express your support for the program, please email support@purposesociety.org.
“It’s fiscally irresponsible. The cuts means Stride clients will become a burden on emergency services, like police, fire departments, paramedics and hospital emergency wards.” Dawn Black, MLA
“I believe that budget cuts will only be detrimental to the system and to all that depend on this organization as a safe, caring place for myself and others” Florence, a client of Stride
“The Stride program was in the process of starting a women’s Hep C/HIV support group which is in great need as there is nothing else like this out there.” Marie, 55 year old HEP C positive woman
“There’s no acceptable justification for cutting funding for this program. This takes health care back 30 years. The battle to fund support services for HIV was fought and won 30 years ago.” Jaimie McEvoy, New Westminster City Councilor
“On Fridays, they [staff at Stride] treat you good with meals and I meet some nice people. Without them, where will we be? Did you ever think of that? “ Dave, a client of Stride
“Gutting the bulk of Stride’s funding, without any consultation, without any awareness, apparently, of the actual service being provided, the probable impacts of retrenching the valuable dollars, seems to me to be the height of callousness. Additionally, there appears to be a failure of due diligence, all in favour of slash and burn economics.” Bill Engleson, Board Member, RSW, Denman Island
“Stride provides real and effective assistance to clients rather than putting efforts into creating impressive invoices and head counts to government accountants.” Rod McAndrew, a very grateful client of the quality services provided by Stride
“We are sick and we need the services of Purpose, like food for sick liver, etc., If you really care, why don’t you stop yourselves for one minute and explain to us why we don’t’ count anymore?” Anonymous, Stride Client
“The individuals who will be affected by this funding cut are extremely vulnerable and in greatest need of the front-line support provided by the Purpose Society. It is difficult to comprehend elimination of such important services to those living with multiple challenges and without resources, options or a voice.” Jane Dyson, ED of BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
“Having HIV programs well funded is very important because it assists individuals who are having difficulties in life and provides them with options.” Omar Abdulla, long time volunteer with Stride
“Programs like this are helpful by keeping people off the streets, out of the emergency rooms and out of jails!” Ronald D., client of Stride
“The HIV program helped my by fighting an eviction. I won my case. Good help is so hard to come by. Without them, I could be homeless!” Phillip Hebert, Client of Stride
“It is also fair to say that this program keeps people alive by providing for their basic needs such as access to showers, laundry, food, access to medical services and comfort. In addition, our services reduce the number of visits to emergency rooms, emergency response services, policing and incarceration.” David Patterson, President, Board of Directors, Purpose Society
“This organization is playing a vital role in preventing the spread of blood-borne pathogens like HIV/AIDS and the hepatitis C virus by delivering critical harm reduction services in a community with a very high rate of HIV infection.” Mary Lucas, Executive Director, Hepatitis C Education & Prevention Society
“I would have a hard time getting to and from any other service areas as this place is close to the skytrain. The staffs here are the bets. They have helped me become a better person, because I had issues of being property challenged (homeless) as well as getting and staying on my medications.” Donnie, Client of Stride
“The clients are surprised at and grateful for our delivering the services to them. In addition to distributing food and [harm reduction] supplies, the Health Van has been an excellent opportunity to connect the vulnerable population to services ranging from clinics to counseling to housing referrals.” Sophy Zhang, Health Van volunteer
“It is a fact that Dr. Nigel Murray, CEO of Fraser Health Authority, is authorizing cuts to services in New Westminster that will have devastating and wide-ranging effects on our residents. This is the only local community program providing services to people positive for HIV and Hepatitis C.” Lynda Fletcher-Gordon, Executive Director, Purpose Society
“From my experience here, it’s too valuable to shut down Purpose. Shutting down will cost you more money. This place is great. It’s my family away from family, Please don’t shut it down.” Susan Moya, Client of Stride
“There are no alternative services that can meet this increasing population. As a result, infected individuals will be forced to leave their home area to see out health supports. That is difficult, as even in Vancouver, with the HIV/AIDS programs funded by Vancouver Coastal Health, cutbacks are occurring and access may be restricted to Vancouver Residents only. Another concern is that the cutbacks may indeed drive infected individuals underground-and, increase the risk of spreading the infection. This would greatly increase the costs attached to these individuals.” Dave Brown, Community Services Manager, Lookout Emergency Aids Society
Lynda Fletcher-Gordon, M.S.W., R.S.W. Executive Director The Purpose Society Celebrating 25 Years of Service 604 526 2522 www.purposesociety.org
CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Communique- February 2010
Led by the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity, the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative offers ongoing funding opportunities for both new and experienced investigators across the spectrum of HIV/AIDS research. As part of this effort, the CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program assists community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations and institutions in developing the knowledge necessary to carry out their HIV/AIDS work in the most effective manner, and in creating expertise within these communities to conduct their own research. This Program is undertaken in partnership with the CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health.
1. Newly Launched Funding Opportunities for the HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research (CBR) Program:
a. Catalyst Grant in HIV/AIDS (Community Based Research)
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development of partnerships between communities and researchers to facilitate the conduct of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community-based research.
The maximum amount for a single grant is $33,000 over 1 year.
Registration deadline: March 1rst, 2010
For more information please visit: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=912&view=browseActive&sponsor=CIHR-10&type=AND&resultCount=25
b. Master’s Award in HIV/AIDS (Community Based Research)
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are a) to help ensure a reliable supply of highly qualified personnel to develop knowledge in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic through community-based research and b) to provide recognition and support to students who are pursuing a Master’s degree in a community-based research field related to HIV/AIDS in Canada.
The maximum amount for a single award is $17,500 per year for up to 2 years.
Application deadline: April 1rst, 2010
For more information please visit: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?type=AND&sponsor=CIHR-10&view=browseActive&resultCount=25&prog=913&language=E
c. Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant - Infection and Immunity:
Applications are equally welcomed from independent researchers, research trainees, community leaders and/or activity/event coordinators affiliated with Canadian non-governmental or not-for-profit organizations.
The Institute of Infection and Immunity (III) will provide funding for workshops, symposia and national or international conferences held in Canada, which have a direct relevance to research in the areas of infection and immunity, including that of the HIV/AIDS CBR Program.
Please note that applicants are only eligible to apply to one Funding Opportunity per unique application as per the Restrictions on Similar Applications Policy. Therefore you can only submit an application to this opportunity if you are not intending to submit the same project to another CIHR competition including the Knowledge Translation and Public Outreach Branch open tools (“Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant: Planning Grants” and “Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant: Dissemination Events”) launched in December 2009.
The maximum amount for a single grant is $25,000 over 1 year.
Application deadline: February 17th, 2010
For more information please visit: http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=931&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true
2. Useful Resources:
a. For questions on CIHR funding guidelines, how to apply, the Merit review process or any other program related questions contact the staff listed at the end of each funding opportunity.
b. CIHR Information session to potential CBR applicants:CIHR will be offering information sessions to those interested in applying to the HIV/AIDS CBR Catalyst and Master’s competitions. These sessions will be offered by teleconference and will allow participants to discuss the process of preparing and submitting a complete application to CIHR. Please send an e-mail to HIVAIDS-VIHSIDA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca if you are interested in participating in these sessions.
c. Contact a Community-Based Research Facilitator. Community-Based Research Facilitators are a unique component of the CIHR HIV/AIDS CBR Program. Facilitators help to build research capacity by working with organizations to assist them with developing CBR research projects, establishing relationships with other researchers and other issues relevant to CBR. For the contact information of a CBRF in your region please visit: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/40943.html#3
3. Additional Funding opportunity currently available that may be of interest to the HIV/AIDS CBR community:
a. Population Health Intervention Research to Promote Health and Health Equity
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the prompt initiation of intervention research on rapidly unfolding programs, policies and resource distribution approaches that have the potential to impact health and health equity at the population level. This funding opportunity strongly encourages close collaboration between program implementers (e.g. decision-makers and researchers). Only research projects that are out of the control of the researcher will be considered, meaning that the researcher is not responsible for designing or implementing the intervention.
The maximum amount awarded for a single grant is $100,000 per year for up to 2 years.
Letter of intent deadline: March 1rst, 2010
For more information please visit http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=923&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true
4. Knowledge Translation Award and Betty Havens Award
Nominations are invited for the 2010 Knowledge Translation Award and Betty Havens Award. These awards honour and support the exemplary knowledge translation efforts and activities of an individual, team or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to increasing the application of research findings, improving the health of individuals, health services and products, or strengthening the health-care system. Nominations will be assessed on significant achievements in knowledge translation activities relevant to any area of health research (e.g., biomedical, clinical, health services and policy, and population and public health).
- Through the Knowledge Translation Award (http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/27904.html) the outstanding contribution to improving the health of individuals, providing more effective health services and products and strengthening the health care system at a national or international level will be recognized.
- Through the Betty Havens Award (http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/30156.html) for Knowledge Translation in Aging, the CIHR Institute of Aging will recognize individual(s), team(s) or organization(s) that have advanced the translation of research in aging at a local or regional level.
If you require more information on the Knowledge Translation award can be obtained by contacting CIHR at 613-941-4437 or by e-mail at chaidwick.leneis@cihr-irsc.gc.ca. For additional information on the Betty Havens Award, please contact CIHR at 613-946-1270 or by e-mail at sharon.nadeau@cihr-irsc.gc.ca. Thedeadline for nominations for both awards is May 3rd, 2010. CIHR looks forward to receiving your nominations.
5. Moving to ResearchNet
• ResearchNet is a tool that allows the community to electronically submit registrations and applications, to obtain funding-related information, and to actively share, collaborate on, and complete administrative tasks
• Applicants able to submit information electronically and be acknowledged electronically
• All HIV/AIDS CBR Funding Opportunities will apply via ResearchNet as of December 2009
• Advantageous as:
ð incomplete applications will not be able to be uploaded and as a result less applications will be withdrawn because they were missing information
ð paperless
ð the Nominated Principal Applicant is able to upload signature pages directly on ResearchNet eliminating the need for mailing the hard copy signature to CIHR
6. Knowledge User CV
• CIHR recognizes the important contribution that individuals using the knowledge generated through research can make to research teams
• Knowledge User is a new comprehensive definition including Decision Makers and Community Leaders among others
• You may reference this revised definition in the CIHR glossary at http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/34190.html#k
• CIHR has also implemented a Knowledge User Curriculum Vitae (CV) which aims to capture the contributions made by individuals outside of the academic environment
• This CV has been incorporated into the Canadian Common CV and standardizes the data captured and the information viewed by those reviewing your application for funding
7. 19th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research
Description:
The theme of “New Challenges, New Commitments” reflects this new direction. The epidemic never ceases to surprise us, and we are constantly seeking evidence-based approaches to help the men, women and children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS around us. This year, we pay special attention to the explosive spread of infection in the Aboriginal community across the Prairies.
Once again, CAHR will have a stellar program of world-renowned speakers including Nobel Prize winner Dr. Barré-Sinoussi. Connect with researchers, frontline public health and community-based workers, people living with HIV and AIDS and others interested in the field of HIV research in Saskatoon, SK for CAHR 2010.
Location: TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Dates: May 13-16, 2010
Hosted By: Canadian Association for HIV/AIDS Research
Contact: For more information contact Conference Secretariat,
Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc.
Suite 206, 201 Bewicke Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3M7;
E-mail: info@cahr2010.ca
Tel: (604) 984-6448
Fax: (604) 984-6434
Web site: www.cahr2010.ca
Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010
8. CIHR wants to hear from you:
Any comments, questions or stories you want to share about Community-Based Research in HIV/AIDS? If so, please don’t hesitate to contact the CIHR HIV/AIDS Research Initiative CBR staff:
Andrew Matejcic
Associate Director, Partnerships and Knowledge Translation
HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Tel: 613-952-3564
Fax: 613-954-1800
andrew.matejcic@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Suzette Dos Santos
Officer, HIV/AIDS Research Initiative
Tel: 613-941-4464
Fax: 613-954-1800
suzette.dossantos@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Petition to Reinstate All Charitable Gaming Grants in British ColumbiaPetition Summary and Background:
Provincial Cuts to Charitable Gaming Grants for 2009-2010
To Premier Gordon Campbell, Minister Rich Coleman and
the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia:
We the undersigned are deeply concerned with the cuts to Gaming Grants in the province of
British Columbia and how it will affect our Communities.
This is part of the preamble to an online petition that has been instituted on behalf of all
Organizations affected by the budget cuts to the gaming grants of 2009 – 2010. It is our hope
that when the budget is tabled in March after the Olympics we will not be targeted again.
Our hope is that each Association will forward the petition link to each of its members with a
request that they forward the link to their members and supporters as well.
Please follow the link below to review the complete petition and to add your support.
http://www.petitiononline.com/VCBS2010/petition.html
Thank you,
Geraldine Foster, Secretary
Bingo Council of British Columbia
Youth Community Developers The Dialogues Project Team is currently looking for 8 Youth Community Developers to support the Dialogues between First Nations, Urban Aboriginal and Immigrant Communities in Vancouver from March 2010 – June 2011.
The Dialogues project aims to increase understanding, awareness and communication among First Nations, Urban Aboriginal and Immigrant communities through community research, dialogue circles, cultural exchange visits and legacy projects. The project is seeking youth of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal backgrounds to participate in and lead a series of activities that focus on building relationships and connections among communities.
Working with the Dialogues project team, the Youth Community Developers will:
- Participate in capacity building sessions on cultural competency, communications and inter-cultural and inter-generational engagement strategies (e.g. dialogue circles, appreciative inquiry, etc.)
- Present and facilitate discussions on topics relevant to the Dialogues project by connecting with community groups and organizations
- Provide research support as needed (e.g. interview support, transcription, data entry)
- Support other project elements such as the dialogue circles, cultural exchange visits and community initiatives, especially in engaging/supporting other youth to participate in these initiatives
- Mentor other youth participating in the project
Please find attached the call out for more information and feel free to distribute it to your networks. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Lanny Jimenez
Social Policy l Dialogues Project
City of Vancouver
Tel: 604 871 6136
www.vancouveryouth.ca
*To download a copy of the Youth Community Developers job description please CLICK HERE.
