[Viva] Fwd: Issue: June 2, 2021

Wed Jun 2 09:14:03 PDT 2021

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From: The CATIE Exchange <mailer at catie.ca>
Date: Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 8:01 AM
Subject: Issue: June 2, 2021
To: Denise Wozniak <deniseswozniak at gmail.com>

In this issue: Webinar on programming highlights from CAHR 2021; CATIE Blog
post on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Canada.
Biweekly forum on CATIE and frontline programs

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*Highlights in this issue*

   - Workplace disclosure decision guide
   - Webinar on implications for the front lines - Programming highlights
   from CAHR 2021
   - New* CATIE Blog* post on the elimination of viral hepatitis in Canada
   - Facilitated online course on HIV and hepatitis C testing
   - PHAC survey of the impact of COVID-19 on access to STBBI and related
   health services in ACB communities in Canada

News

   - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update (Public Health Agency
   of Canada)
   <https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=6a44eb68a5&e=14dd36bd6f>
   - Encouraging results from the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in
   HIV-positive people
   <https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=e362e104fc&e=14dd36bd6f>
   - 'Vancouver Model' of drug decriminalization is deeply flawed, national
   coalition says
   <https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=8ba642d55c&e=14dd36bd6f>
(CBC
   News)

New and updated resources
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*Connecting: A Guide to Using Harm Reduction Supplies as Engagement Tools*
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Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program (OHRDP) | Ontario Harm
Reduction Network, 2021

Harm reduction supplies are an important tool to build relationships and
support interactions between clients and staff. This guide provides clear
and stigma-free information to frontline harm reduction workers, so that
you can be confident connecting with people who use drugs in meaningful
ways.

Read it online
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=4bf472d9b9&e=14dd36bd6f>
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Workplace disclosure decision guide
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=7759265262&e=14dd36bd6f>
Realize | University of Manitoba, 2021

If you are living with HIV and are working or considering applying for a
job, you may be unsure if you should tell people in your workplace about
your HIV status. This decision guide will give you information about HIV
disclosure in the workplace and your rights and responsibilities.

View it online
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CATIE updates
Webinar: COVID-19 vaccines: Information for people with HIV and their
service providers
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In collaboration with Dr. Darrell Tan of Unity Health Toronto, CATIE is
hosting an online information session on June 2 at 12 p.m. EDT about
COVID-19 vaccines for people with HIV and their service providers. This
event will provide answers to questions commonly asked by Dr. Tan’s
patients, will include the perspectives of people with lived experience,
and will allow participants to ask questions of the panelists. Register
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=ba68ce3a45&e=14dd36bd6f>
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“The elimination of viral hepatitis in Canada: Where are we now and where
can we go?” New *CATIE Blog* post by Shannon Elliot
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“Viral hepatitis, including hepatitis C, is rooted in social inequities.
Tackling these illnesses requires an understanding of the vulnerabilities
that increase the likelihood that people will be exposed to hepatitis C and
other infectious diseases.” Read more
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.
“Making health equity a priority: Ensuring secure and dignified acess to
COVID-19 vaccines” New *CATIE Blog* post by Nadjla Banaei
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“As the general public starts to feel a sense of hope and relief with the
vaccine rollout, many people living with precarious immigration statuses
continue to face uncertainty, fear and stress. They are wondering if they
can protect themselves and their families while doing essential work. I
have witnessed how this population faces multiple barriers when attempting
to get vaccinated in Toronto.” Read more
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=4975dc343d&e=14dd36bd6f>
.
Facilitated online course: HIV Treatment
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CATIE is facilitating a free online course on how HIV treatment works in
the body, what being on HIV treatment means and how to support clients with
adherence. This course is for frontline service providers across Canada and
runs from June 7 to 30, 2021. Register here
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=9c3fc6cde1&e=14dd36bd6f>
.

*Nous offrons aussi ce cours en français
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pour
les personnes qui le préfèrent.*
Facilitated online course: Hepatitis C Treatment
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=f01eb31cda&e=14dd36bd6f>

CATIE is facilitating a free online course on the benefits of treatment and
an overview of what treatment for hepatitis C typically includes. This
course is for frontline service providers across Canada and runs from June
7 to 30, 2021. Register here
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=206019d368&e=14dd36bd6f>
.

*Nous offrons aussi ce cours en français
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pour
les personnes qui le préfèrent.*
Facilitated online course: HIV and Hepatitis C Testing
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=039633139c&e=14dd36bd6f>

CATIE is facilitating a free online course on the importance of testing for
HIV and hepatitis C, what testing technologies exist in Canada, and key
considerations to support people throughout the testing process. This
course is for frontline service providers across Canada and runs from July
5 to July 30, 2021. Register here
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=2c1052ff0f&e=14dd36bd6f>
.

*Nous offrons aussi ce cours en français
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pour
les personnes qui le préfèrent.*
New resources on COVID-19, HIV and hepatitis C
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The following resource has been added to CATIE’s collection of
resources related to COVID-19, HIV and hepatitis C:

   - COVID-19 vaccines: The science and your questions answered
   <https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=db30d88ecf&e=14dd36bd6f>
   (Dr. Mona Loutfy)

Browse the full resource collection here
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=9d0342c38b&e=14dd36bd6f>,
and add your own resources to the list by e-mail at elee at catie.ca.
Highlights from our partners
Unity Health Toronto MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions | REACH
Nexus: Ending HIV in Canada Together: We’re Ready!
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This event on June 2 at 1 p.m. EDT will discuss how the* I'm Ready*
research program plans to end HIV in Canada with access to HIV self-testing
and connections to care. The event will feature Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief
Public Health Officer of Canada, MAP Scientist Dr. Sean B. Rourke, and
Indigenous and community leaders from across Canada. Learn more
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC): Survey of the impact of COVID-19 on
access to STBBI and related health services in African, Caribbean and Black
(ACB) communities in Canada
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Members of African, Caribbean and Black communities are invited to
participate in PHAC's survey on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected
access to services for the care and prevention of HIV, hepatitis C and
other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections, as well as access to
drug treatment and harm reduction services. Take the survey
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Gilead Sciences Canada: Canada to Zero – Call for community-based research
project proposals
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To advance Canada’s efforts to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals by 2030,
Gilead is launching the Canada to Zero program. This program will
support innovative community-based research projects that aim to advance
HIV prevention efforts in Canada, utilizing the concept of
undetectable=untransmittable (U=U). Up to $30,000 CAD will be awarded per
project. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2021. Learn more
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=123925c216&e=14dd36bd6f>
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Ontario Drug Policy Research Network: Report – *Changing Circumstances
Surrounding Opioid-Related Deaths in Ontario During the COVID-19 Pandemic*
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=72add28fb2&e=14dd36bd6f>

Public health restrictions introduced in Ontario to reduce the spread of
COVID-19 resulted in reduced levels of health and social services for
people who use drugs. This report describes patterns surrounding
opioid-related deaths that occurred in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic
up to the end of December 2020. Read it online
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Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA): Survey of professionals on a
public health approach to substance use
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CPHA is inviting public health, public safety, health and social service
providers and other professionals and practitioners to participate in a
short survey on substance use. Participation in this survey will support
the creation of tools, resources and online learning modules to support the
implementation of a public health approach to substance use in Canada. Take
the survey
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International AIDS Society (IAS): Announcing Montreal as the host city of
AIDS 2022
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The IAS has announced that the 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS
2022) will take place in Montreal and virtually from July 29 to August 2,
2022, with pre-conference meetings set to begin on July 27. The conference
will convene leading scientists, policy makers and grassroots activists. Learn
more
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=7858a1d8fc&e=14dd36bd6f>
.
International AIDS Society (IAS): AIDS 2022 – Call for applications from
local or regional civil society representatives
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=5eeed6800e&e=14dd36bd6f>

IAS is seeking applications from local or regional HIV organizations to
join the AIDS 2022 Organizing Committee. Applicants should be affiliated
with an organization based in North America, preferably in Canada, and
working in HIV advocacy, programme implementation or service delivery. The
deadline for applications is June 10, 2021. Learn more
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=01869b5ef6&e=14dd36bd6f>
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HIV Legal Network: Symposium on HIV, Law, and Human Rights
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=2d3801917d&e=14dd36bd6f>

Registration is now open for the HIV Legal Network’s Symposium *Hitting the
Mark: Ending the HIV pandemic by realizing rights for people who use drugs*
on June 17. This free, virtual event will examine Canada’s current reality
and what needs to be done to achieve global targets and eventually overcome
this public health challenge. Register
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=75bc4bd51f&e=14dd36bd6f>
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Waniska: Waniska Centre launch event
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Waniska, an Indigenous-led centre for research on HIV, hepatitis C and
other STBBIs, is hosting a virtual launch event on June 21, 2021. Learn more
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=15a9c002a5&e=14dd36bd6f>
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Job postings

Research Manager
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Pacific AIDS Network (PAN)

Director, Community Engagement, Social Programs and Inclusion
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HQ Toronto

Community Counsellor
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ACT

Counsellor
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ACT

Executive Director
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Le Portail VIH/sida du Québec

Community Support Worker – Trans Health
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Centretown Community Health Centre

Social Worker – Family Support Coordinator
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The Teresa Group

Foundation Program Assistant
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Casey House

Project Coordinator – Blue Door Clinic
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Regent Park Community Health Centre

HIV Prevention Lab Manager
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Ryerson University

Food Programs Coordinator
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PWA Toronto

Registered Nurse – Consumption Treatment Services
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South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Community Health Worker – Safer Supply
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South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Health Promoter – Hepatitis C
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South Riverdale Community Health Centre

Social Worker, Hepatitis C
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Carea Community Health Centre

HIV Community Specialist – Quebec
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Gilead Sciences

HIV Community Specialist – Ontario
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Gilead Sciences
Events

COVID-19 vaccines: Information for people with HIV and their service
providers
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June 2, 2021, noon EDT

Moving from Hepatitis Discovery to Elimination: NIH Webinar Series
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United States National Institutes of Health and the Coalition for Global
Hepatitis Elimination
June 10, July 8, August 12, September 19, 2021, 3 p.m. EDT
Online

Let’s Talk Stigma Reduction
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Pacific AIDS Network
June 11, 2021
Online

Power in Community
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Alliance for Healthier Communities
June 16 and 17, 2021
Online

BC Substance Use Conference 2021
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BC Centre on Substance Use
June 16 and 17, 2021
Online

Symposium on HIV, Law, and Human Rights
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HIV Legal Network
June 17, 2021, 12:30 p.m. EDT
Online

International Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus and Related Viruses
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=454f0c25db&e=14dd36bd6f>
July 6 to 9, 2021
Online

IAS Conference on HIV Science
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=c37de20eca&e=14dd36bd6f>
International AIDS Society
July 18 to 21, 2021
Online

Public Health 2021
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Canadian Public Health Association
October 6 to 8, 2021
Online

INHSU 2021
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International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users
October 13 to 15, 2021
Sydney, Australia and online

International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022)
<https://catie.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=89abcbccf295c7b8d9a92cf09&id=0f3a81979f&e=14dd36bd6f>
International AIDS Society (IAS)
July 29 to August 2, 2022
Montreal, QC and online
Did you know?

As Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information, CATIE believes that
public health policies and practices must be informed by evidence. That is
why we are concerned about recent COVID-19 measures that ignore science and
best practices. Read our statement on COVID-19 measures
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