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Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society
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We're a research institute based at Simon Fraser University, focused on strengthening British Columbia’s capability to prevent, prepare for and respond to major infectious disease events.
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Reservations (in-person or online) now open for Ed Yong's talk on Thursday, April 4: What Reporting on Long COVID Taught Me.

www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/...
Photo of Ed Yong. Text: President's Dream Colloquium. One Health: Connections and Collaborations. Ed Yong keynote and Long COVID community dialogue What Reporting on Long COVID Taught Me Free Public Lecture with Remote Option Thursday, April 4, 7 pm. ASL will be available. Simon Fraser University Vancouver. Masks required for in-person event. RSVP to www.sfu.ca/pdc
March 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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We're excited to hear from @juliaheather.bsky.social on the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers, now available on the Care2Listen podcast! careforcaregivers.ca/julia-smith/
Sean Burke and Dr. Julia Smith discuss the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for structural support and the importance of recognizing care work’s value to address health inequities and the mental health challenges faced by those in the healthcare sector. https://careforcaregivers.ca/julia-smith/
February 26, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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Calling all Long COVID patients in BC! We are excited to launch the PhotoVoice project 'A Day in the Life of a Longhauler.’

We plan to virtually and physically display your submissions as an art exhibit that showcases your lived experiences.

More info: surveymonkey.ca/r/YourPhotos
Blue poster with yellow and white text titled: Your life in your photos: A day in the life of a longhauler. Share your Long Covid experience. Logo of Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society. Six polaroid photos with prompts in the middle, reading: Highlight, Lowlight, Healthcare moment, Starting your day, Middle of your day, End of your day. Take up to six photos in one day using these prompts, interpreted as you like. Add a caption—could be just one word! Send your photos to https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/YourPhotos. Submit by March 26, 2024
February 26, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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You're invited to a free public lecture on Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Western Canada. This Thursday, February 15, 7 pm, online or at SFU Harbour Centre.

Reservations: www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/... (This lecture will not be recorded.)
February 12, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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Join Métis and Cree researcher, educator, and writer, Dr. Tabitha Robin (UBC) as she speaks on Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Western Canada, part of our One Health lecture series.

Thursday, February 15 | 7 pm PST | no recording of this event. Learn more & RSVP: www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/...
February 7, 2024 at 5:32 AM
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Today is #OneHealthDay!

Please join us in spring 2024 for the President’s Dream Colloquium on One Health. This @SFU_GradStudies course is also open to senior undergrads, and we will be announcing the speakers in the free public lectures at www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/...
November 3, 2023 at 8:52 PM
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Job posting: We are starting a new project with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) and we're looking for a Community Engagement and Research Fellow.

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Job posting for Community Engagement and Research Fellow.
October 10, 2023 at 9:50 PM
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Job posting: We are starting a new project with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) and we're looking for a Research Fellow.

PDF available at pipps.cdn.prismic.io/pipps/42a58d....
Job posting: Research Fellow, Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS). PDF available at PIPPS.ca
October 10, 2023 at 9:48 PM