“I believe International Pride Day focuses on those who still endure suffering. In Canada and elsewhere, many people continue to struggle with the decision of whether it’s safe to be open about their lives and …
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with SafeLink Alberta
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we at SafeLink Alberta honour and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day, held annually on June 21, coincides with the summer …
Meeting Folks Where They Are At – STI Testing Clinic at Goliaths
Author: SafeLink Alberta Community Outreach Coordinator What Prevents People from Getting Tested for STBBIs? We all know that testing for STBBI is important and should be part of a person’s regular health care check-up and …
Sex Work and Sex Trafficking: Definitions, Differences, and the Need for Human Rights
Contributors: Alisha Ostberg, Hanako Rodgers, and Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi Sex work and sex trafficking are concepts that are often conflated despite being separate subjects. Due to this conflation, they can carry significant social, legal, and …
What Bylaws in Medicine Hat Affect Sex Workers?
This blog was written by Kayla Smith, Outreach Worker, Medicine Hat Support Services. SafeLink Alberta is committed to serving our key populations. As part of carrying out our mission and vision, we support a rights-based …
Celebrating International Sex Workers’ Day: A Conversation with Our Shift Program Peer Support Worker
As the world commemorates International Sex Workers’ Day on June 2nd, a significant spotlight shines on the continued stigmatization of the sex work community in Canada. This day, rooted in a 1975 protest by sex …
International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia: An Interview with Advocate James Demers.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, celebrated annually on May 17, raises awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Established in 2004 to mark the World Health Organization’s 1990 decision …
Gender: A Galaxy of Possibilities
SafeLink Alberta believes in advocating for the communities we serve. Part of our health promotion strategy to reduce the heath disparities among marginalized communities is through education and advocacy. This blog post is the first …
Film Panel Recap – “I Don’t Know Who You Are”
Mark Randall, our Community Outreach Coordinator, recently participated in a panel discussion following a screening of “I Don’t Know Who You Are.” The event, held at the Chinook Cineplex Theatre aimed to raise awareness about …
How to Get PrEP and PEP in Calgary and Medicine Hat
What is PrEP? PrEP is a medication that is taken daily to prevent HIV transmission to people NOT living with HIV and requires regular STBBI testing every three months to renew the prescription. Your Alberta …