[Viva] Fwd: APPLY NOW: PAN-PLDI Core Leadership Training October 26-29, 2023

Wed Sep 20 12:07:02 PDT 2023

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From: Marc Seguin <Marc at paninbc.ca>
Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 10:59 AM
Subject: APPLY NOW: PAN-PLDI Core Leadership Training October 26-29, 2023
To:

Dear PLDI Leaders,

Please *share *this leadership learning opportunity along to a *person
living with HIV who might not have yet taken our* PLDI *Core Training “Who
am I as a Leader?”  * Thanks for spreading the word!  😊

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The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI
<https://paninbc.ca/positive-leadership-development-institute-pldi/>) will
be hosting an *in-person Core Training *“Who am I as a Leader?” *Thursday
October 26th – Sunday October 29th, 2023,* on the unceded traditional
territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam First Nations in
in Vancouver, BC.

Please share this leadership learning opportunity widely so that *people
living with HIV feel encouraged to apply.*

The training takes place over four days at a pace to support learning and
connection.

Day 1, Thursday, will be from 5:00 PM-8:30 PM.

Day 2, Friday, will be from 9:00 AM-7:30 PM.

Day 3, Saturday, will be from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Day 4, Sunday, will be from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM to allow people from out of
town to get back to their home communities.

The Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI
<https://paninbc.ca/positive-leadership-development-institute-pldi/>)
exists with the purpose of supporting *people who are living with
HIV/AIDS* realize
their leadership potential and increase their capacity to participate
meaningfully in community life.

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Past PLDI graduates have gone on into leadership roles such as: Peer
Navigators, Peer Researchers, Peer Evaluators, Board Members, Committee
Members, and additional roles in communities.

Past participants have shared:* “It was the most engaging, inspiring and
incredible training. Full of fun, learning and wonderful relationships
being built*.”

*“Take it, very useful to everyday life.  Well worth it- Self-empowering.”*

*“Learning about ways to utilize leadership skills within all populations
or groups was incredibly beneficial. Learning to let my guard down and be
able to utilize insights and experiences from other people despite them not
being in the same demographic population as I am in.”*

*[I feel] “A new sense of belonging and purpose. I don't feel as much as an
outsider, (I'm actually teary eyed writing this).”*

*Workshop Details:*
Core Leadership Training seeks to answer the question*: “Who am I as a
Leader?”*

The three main goals of the training are:

   1. To identify personal values and philosophy
   2. To develop leadership skills and practices
   3. To gain community knowledge and awareness

* Curriculum objectives for the training are for participants to have the
opportunity:  *

To understand the principles of leadership

To realize individual leadership potential

To participate in building a network of leaders within the PLHIV community

To realize the potential and strengths that each individual brings to the
network

To learn about and practice leadership skills in a safe environment

To inspire others to become leaders

To develop personal resiliency against stigmatization and the
discrimination of HIV

*(This is achieved through fun interactive, reflective and partnered group
work throughout the weekend time together.)*

*Please note this is a Certificate training and participation is required-
this is not a retreat. (Retreats are awesome too. **😊)*

*PRELIMINARY details: *

*Training Location *

For this event we will be in Vancouver at the Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver
Hotel
<https://www.coasthotels.com/coast-coal-harbour-vancouver-hotel-by-apa> on
the unceded traditional territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and
Musqueam First Nations.

*Who is eligible to attend?*

To attend, *a person must be living with HIV/AIDS* (PLHIV) and a resident
in British Columbia.

Applicants must also have the endorsement of a PAN Member Agency
<https://paninbc.ca/about/members/> or healthcare provider practicing
in BC *attesting
to their HIV status*. PAN is committed to ensuring diverse representation
including women, BIPOC and Indigenous PLHIV.

We are only able to accept *12 participants* and your application will be
reviewed by a peer led committee.   This training isn’t open to people who
have previously taken PLDI Core Training.

*What is the fee?*

There is no registration fee for the Core training. *PLDI is a program
within* PAN <https://paninbc.ca/> *and we are *very proud to have received
funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to continue our work
with the PLDI program.

*What is included?*

   - The following meals will be covered as part of your training
   registration: Thursday: dinner; Friday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner;
   Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Sunday: Breakfast & Lunch.
   - Transportation costs will be reimbursed for people traveling outside
   of Vancouver (plane, ferry) to aprox $400 (*this may vary depending on
   location*). As a not for profit program with ltd. funds we ask that you
   use the most cost affordable means of transportation when planning your
   trip , public transportation, etc.. Please note the PLDI manager will
   discuss transportation arrangements for participants traveling outside of
   Vancouver if your application is successful.
   - Participants outside of Vancouver will be provided three nights
   accommodations at the hotel, all accommodations will be single room.
   - PLDI is not in a position to offer per-diems at this time.

*Materials are provided *

*Hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and masks will be provided*

*Safety and Respect in Group Gatherings *

PAN is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment at all of
our events whether virtual or in-person. We recognize that people bring
different strengths and experiences to events, and ask that all
participants review and follow PAN Group Guidelines
<https://paninbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PAN-Group-Guidelines-and-responsibilities-final-2023.pdf>so
we may create a culturally safe community space together.
Respiratory health at in-person events

PAN staff, contractors and volunteers will wear a mask during in-person
events (except when eating or drinking) to minimize risk of exposure to
COVID or other respiratory illnesses. This is to support the health,
safety, and comfort of attendees, especially the most vulnerable and those
who are immunocompromised.

We recognize that COVID symptoms may be minor and go unnoticed, and masks
continue to be a layer of protection
<http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks>
to
help control COVID’s spread. We know that COVID infection can be resolved
within a week, but for some it can also lead to complications and long
COVID, so we are taking this approach.

Participants and guests at our in person events are encouraged to wear
masks and we will make those available along with hand sanitizer.

A staff member or attendee that is experiencing any symptoms of illness
(fever, chills, respiratory symptoms) is asked to stay home or leave the
event to protect the community, especially those who may be
immune-compromised.

We continue to strongly encourage people to be vaccinated for COVID-19
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/register> and get
ongoing boosters as suggested by public health guidance
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/booster>.

Please note that for any of our in-person events, we may have to make
changes to these plans based on current public health conditions at the
time, and the safety of all.

Perhaps not everyone is ready or able for an in-person training.  For BC
residents and participants outside of BC we will be hosting a three
week *online
Core training* in *February 2024*, so stay tuned for more details. We look
forward to seeing you at a PLDI online or future in-person training.

*Applying to attend*

The deadline for applications is 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Tuesday Oct 3,
2023

Please use this link:  Registration Form New – pldi.ca
<https://pldi.ca/pldi-form/>

We look forward to receiving your application.

On behalf of the BC PLDI Training Team

*Thank you for this distribution and promotion *(poster attached)

*Marc Seguin *PLDI Manager of BC and Western Canada (AB, SK, MB)

|Pronouns He/Him/His|| 604.569.1998 | marc at paninbc.ca Twitter:@paninbc
<https://twitter.com/PANinBC> | paninbc.ca

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*I would like to acknowledge that PAN, as a provincial organization,
gratefully and respectfully works and partners with Indigenous Peoples in
what is often referred to as British Columbia.*
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