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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “social determinants”

Canada Day

Alisha Ostberg July 1, 2022 aboriginal, Blog, human rights, social determinants, stigma

SafeLink Alberta wants to draw attention to the ongoing harm that colonialism causes Indigenous people and communities on this Canada Day. The health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples in Canada are still significantly affected by …

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March 3rd is International Sex Worker Rights Day

Alisha Ostberg March 3, 2017 Blog, harm reduction, human rights, international, safer sex, sex work, social determinants, stigma

The day originated in 2001, when over 25,000 sex workers gathered in India for a sex worker festival, despite efforts from prohibitionist groups who tried to prevent it taking place by pressuring the government to …

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February 7 is African, Caribbean & Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Alisha Ostberg February 6, 2017 Blog, human rights, living with HIV, social determinants, stigma

Start a conversation. Know your health options. End the stigma! On Tuesday, February 7, HIV Community Link joins the Canadian HIV and AIDS Black, African and Caribbean Network (CHABAC) in celebrating National African, Caribbean & …

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December 17 is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Read Some of Their Stories

Alisha Ostberg December 16, 2016 Blog, harm reduction, personal story, safer sex, sex work, social determinants, stigma, support, Trauma

! This article contains graphical depictions of violence and potentially traumatic subject matter In Calgary, it is estimated that there are 1000-3000 sex workers, and less than 10% of the sex work occurs on the …

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On a Friday Outreach

Alisha Ostberg October 7, 2016 aboriginal, Blog, harm reduction, human rights, living with HIV, social determinants, stigma

It’s Friday, 1pm, and the Positive Living lunch for our clients is just getting started downstairs, in the drop-in space. It’s pretty crowded today, and I’m waiting for Waylon and Chelsea to finish their conversations …

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“HIV is still an issue.” Meet Jennifer, a top supporter and fundraiser for the AIDS Walk

Alisha Ostberg August 16, 2016 antiretroviral therapy, Blog, social determinants, stigma, support

Jennifer has a very personal connection to the AIDS Walk. Her first one was almost 15 years ago, and she walks every year. A few years ago she started a fundraising event at her house. …

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