Posted On: Monday, April 8th, 2019
The 6th episode of Pozcast is out! In this first episode of a three-part series on gay men using methamphetamine host James Watson interviews Dr. David Fawcett, a psychotherapist, sex therapist and author of the book, Lust, Men and Meth: A Gay Man’s Guide to Sex and Recovery. Mark S. King the writer, activist, and award… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, April 8th, 2019
CATIE, Canada’s leading source for HIV information, is developing a new HIV awareness media campaign. CATIE seeks the participation of magnetic couples (wherein one member is HIV+ but the other isn’t) of all sexualities, genders and races. The project aims to educate Canadians that people who are effectively treated for HIV do not pass the virus… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, April 5th, 2019
Submitted by LHIVE Healthy The LHIVE Healthy Study recruitment period has been extended to March 2020. Interested in taking part? Would you like to … Exercise more? Eat better? Smoke less? A web-based study is currently looking for someone like you! LHIVE Healthy is a study that aims to find out if web-based… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, April 4th, 2019
From Charity Village: Pivot is seeking a full-time staff lawyer to support our ongoing work and with a focus on our campaign to advance the human rights of sex workers. About Us Pivot works in partnership with communities affected by poverty and social exclusion to identify priorities and develop solutions to complex human rights issues…. Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
New resource from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network: The Perils of “Protection”: Sex Workers’ Experiences of Law Enforcement in Ontario (pdf). Excerpt: The Sex Work Documentation Project was borne from a need identified by sex worker advocates and allies to document sex workers’ experiences with law enforcement — exploring the ways in which myriad criminal,… Read more »
Posted On: Saturday, March 30th, 2019
Does your organization work with seniors? The New Horizons for Seniors Program is looking for feedback on their funding process. They are looking for input from organizations comments on the application process whether or not you have applied for funding. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) provides funding opportunities for organizations across Canada… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, March 28th, 2019
Substance Use News provides a snapshot of news and resources for those working to support folks who use substances. We share pieces on the social, medical and political responses to the opioid crisis, from advocacy to welcome change. See our Drug Use and Overdose Response page for resources on overdose services, team resilience, governmental reports, policy… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Organizational Profile PHS Community Services Society (PHS) is a champion for harm reduction, social inclusion, a leader in providing low barrier housing, health and social innovation, and an advocate for marginalized individuals and communities. PHS operates and manages 24 buildings and just over 1600 units including social housing in Vancouver and Victoria, BC, emergency shelters… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Please find attached the poster for the PEIRS (Patient Engagement In Research Scale) study. The study is focused on validating PEIRS as a tool. The study is still looking to recruit patient partners who are able to communicate in English for an online survey. Please feel free to share with your contacts. Want to take… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Pacific Hepatitis C Network‘s On the Ground Project wants you! On the Ground is about connecting folks who have hep C lived experience around the province who: already provide hep C support in their community OR would like to start providing support to people living with hep C AND would like to connect with and share… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Heading to the CAHR conference in Saskatoon this year? You might want to check out this ancillary event. Open to all. RSVP to Sugandhi del Canto: [email protected]
Posted On: Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
The President’s Dream Colloquium on HIV: From Cell to Society is a high-profile lecture series hosted by Simon Fraser University. It is paired with a course, open to university students and community members, about a variety of topics in HIV spanning from the sciences, to the social, and the community. This free public lecture series, led… Read more »
