BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//SafeLink - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:SafeLink
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SafeLink
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20230312T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20231105T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T153605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T153605Z
UID:12990-1726758000-1726765200@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Sex Work 103: Stigma and Support
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of 2-hours\, this interactive workshop will engage participants in critical discussion around the perceptions of risk and sex work. Attendees will unpack the impacts of stigma on sex workers and gain an understanding of sex worker informed ways to provide support and stand in solidarity with the community. \nPlease register below.  \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87855684095
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/sex-work-103-stigma-and-support-6/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T153312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T153312Z
UID:12988-1725973200-1725980400@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Sex Work 102: Laws and Legislation
DESCRIPTION:To understand how to support sex workers\, we first need to understand the nuances of the existing laws and legislation that govern sex workers. In this 2-hour workshop\, participants will unpack local\, national\, and international laws related to sex work and gain an understanding of what sex workers want when it comes to legislation. \nPlease register below.  \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83656862275
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/sex-work-102-laws-and-legislation-7/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T153047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T162529Z
UID:12986-1725444000-1725451200@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Sex Work 101: What is Sex Work?
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour workshop provides a high-level overview of who sex workers are\, the types of work sex workers may be involved in\, and the difference between sex work and sex trafficking. \nPlease register below.  \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81116864769
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/sex-work-101-what-is-sex-work-7/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T152229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T182049Z
UID:12980-1724839200-1724850000@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Care 101: Sex\, Drugs\, and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-hour training\, participants will be provided a historical journey through prohibition\, explore the formation of drug laws in Canada\, discuss how risk reduction policies and practices have been implemented nationally and internationally\, and unpack how these policies and practices impact key populations. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of social determinants of health and how to utilize evidence-based practice and a full continuum of care in practice. \nPlease register below. \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85950729533
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/comprehensive-care-101-sex-drugs-and-human-rights-3/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T152727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T152727Z
UID:12984-1724670000-1724673600@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Universal Precautions 101: Best Practices in Protection Against Blood-Borne Pathogens
DESCRIPTION:How do we keep ourselves safe from viruses\, bacterial infections\, germs\, and other biohazardous risks in our lives and our work? This 1-hour training will explain universal precautions and best practices focused on the protection and prevention against HIV\, hepatitis C\, and other blood-borne pathogens. This training will discuss the safe disposal of biohazardous materials\, safety precautions to help keep oneself safe\, and best practices when working toward disease prevention. \nPlease register below. \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83130535652
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/universal-precautions-101-best-practices-in-protection-against-blood-borne-pathogens-11/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T152529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T152529Z
UID:12982-1724158800-1724166000@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Safer Substance Use Practices 101 - Safely Equip Before Taking A Hit
DESCRIPTION:What do pipes\, cookers\, and needles have to do with safety? SafeLink Alberta works from a public health approach focused on keeping people safe. Understanding the practical aspects and tools associated with substance use is foundational to reducing harms. In this 2-hour\, interactive workshop\, participants will be provided with an overview of substance use equipment and the best practices associated with equipment use and various consumption methods. Through group discussion\, attendees will have the opportunity to further develop their confidence in discussing safer using practices with the people they support. \nPlease register below.  \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86490341209
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/safer-substance-use-practices-101-safely-equip-before-taking-a-hit-7/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T151904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T151904Z
UID:12978-1721901600-1721912400@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:Party ‘n’ Play 101: Sweat\, Sex\, and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Sex and drugs have been known to go hand in hand\, but what about sexualized drug use? Join us for this 3-hour workshop\, as we take a deep dive into chemsex culture (also known as Party ‘n’ Play/PNP) and discover what is PNP\, who engages in it\, and the driving force for participating in the highly intense and higher risk phenomena. Participants will leave this workshop with an increased knowledge of queer sexual culture and have practical strategies to support people who participate in PNP – from making the party safer to recovery. \nPlease register below. \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82823805203
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/party-n-play-101-sweat-sex-and-safety-3/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T151626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T151626Z
UID:12974-1721214000-1721224800@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:HIV 101: Testing\, Treatment\, and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:When HIV is mentioned in conversation or the media\, what image is conjured? Is it someone dying in a hospital bed? Is it large-scale protest marches? Is this even still a threatening virus in Canada? \nThis 3-hour workshop is designed to challenge assumptions and misinformation about HIV and teach participants what HIV is\, how it affects the body\, what current treatment options are available\, how it differs from AIDS and incredible advancements in prevention. Participants will increase their knowledge of the virus and better understand how to support people living with HIV. \nPlease register below. \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86211330778
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/hiv-101-testing-treatment-and-prevention-7/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T062109
CREATED:20240613T154038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T154038Z
UID:12994-1720692000-1720702800@safelinkalberta.ca
SUMMARY:HCV & Syphilis 101: What’s the deal with these sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections?
DESCRIPTION:Although medical knowledge for the prevention of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections continues to advance\, many individuals have a limited understanding of Hepatitis A\, B\, or C\, and Syphilis. What are these STIs? What are their symptoms? Are they treatable? Are they deadly? Why are we seeing a resurgence in outbreaks in Alberta? In this 3-hour workshop\, participants will be provided with the opportunity to ask these questions\, understand these infections\, deepen their knowledge of Hepatitis C and Syphilis\, and learn how to support people who may test positive for these sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. \nPlease register below.  \nHaving trouble finding the Zoom information? Join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81561021854 \n 
URL:https://safelinkalberta.ca/event/hcv-syphilis-101-whats-the-deal-with-these-sexually-transmitted-and-blood-borne-infections-7/
LOCATION:Online Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SafeLink Alberta":MAILTO:education@safelinkalberta.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR