Today, on National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the bravery of those who embrace their identities and live openly as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. For many adults, being 2SLGBTQIA+ includes significant challenges, including increased …
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: How SafeLink Alberta Serves Indigenous Communities
This blog was written by Issac Racette, Systems Navigator, Calgary Support Services and Alisha Ostberg. Edited By Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi. Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated …
20+ Events to Honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Across Southern Alberta
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated to honouring the children who never returned home and recognizing the Survivors of residential schools, along with their families and …
Celebrating Bi Visibility Day: Breaking Myths and Supporting the Bi Community
This article was written Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. What is Bi Visibility Day? September 23 marks Bi Visibility Day, also known as Bisexual …
A Legacy of Love: International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
This blog was written by Alexandra Ewanyshyn (she/her), Systems Navigator, SafeLink Alberta. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. What is International Overdose Awareness Day? International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) began in Melbourne, Australia, …
STIs and STBBIs: What Do I Do If I Test Positive?
This article was written by SafeLink Alberta’s Community Outreach Coordinator and Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. First off, what is an STI or STBBI? …
Honouring Our Elders: Celebrating Aging and Advocacy on International Pride Day
“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 …