Village Lab
@umvillagelab.bsky.social
We are a community-based research lab focused on the health and well-being of key and priority populations in HIV and harm reduction.
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Ever had a doctor ask, “Are you sexually active?” and thought… wait, what does that mean? Swipe to find out what it means, why doctors ask it, and get answers to some commonly asked questions.
#SexuallyActive #STBBI #STI #HIV #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth
#SexuallyActive #STBBI #STI #HIV #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth
June 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Ever had a doctor ask, “Are you sexually active?” and thought… wait, what does that mean? Swipe to find out what it means, why doctors ask it, and get answers to some commonly asked questions.
#SexuallyActive #STBBI #STI #HIV #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth
#SexuallyActive #STBBI #STI #HIV #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth
What’s your favourite part of the Village Lab?
🎥 Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Candace Neumann, one of our amazing graduate research assistants, sharing what she loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video:
youtu.be/o_7w6LjHMS0
🎥 Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Candace Neumann, one of our amazing graduate research assistants, sharing what she loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video:
youtu.be/o_7w6LjHMS0
June 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
What’s your favourite part of the Village Lab?
🎥 Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Candace Neumann, one of our amazing graduate research assistants, sharing what she loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video:
youtu.be/o_7w6LjHMS0
🎥 Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Candace Neumann, one of our amazing graduate research assistants, sharing what she loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video:
youtu.be/o_7w6LjHMS0
What’s your favourite part of the Village Lab? 🎥
Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Jared Star, one of our amazing graduate research associates, sharing what he loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video—link in bio!
#VillageLab #CommunityHealth #Research #HIV #STBBI
Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Jared Star, one of our amazing graduate research associates, sharing what he loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video—link in bio!
#VillageLab #CommunityHealth #Research #HIV #STBBI
June 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What’s your favourite part of the Village Lab? 🎥
Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Jared Star, one of our amazing graduate research associates, sharing what he loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video—link in bio!
#VillageLab #CommunityHealth #Research #HIV #STBBI
Here’s a clip from our ‘Meet the Team’ video featuring Jared Star, one of our amazing graduate research associates, sharing what he loves most about the lab.
Check out the full video—link in bio!
#VillageLab #CommunityHealth #Research #HIV #STBBI
We had such a great time at Pride this weekend 🌈
If you didn’t get a chance to stop by the Winnipeg Investigaytors research tent, be sure to check us out at other Pride events this summer and be on the lookout for the online CBRC survey!
#Pride #2SLGBTQQIA+ #Queer #Love #CommunityHealth
If you didn’t get a chance to stop by the Winnipeg Investigaytors research tent, be sure to check us out at other Pride events this summer and be on the lookout for the online CBRC survey!
#Pride #2SLGBTQQIA+ #Queer #Love #CommunityHealth
June 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We had such a great time at Pride this weekend 🌈
If you didn’t get a chance to stop by the Winnipeg Investigaytors research tent, be sure to check us out at other Pride events this summer and be on the lookout for the online CBRC survey!
#Pride #2SLGBTQQIA+ #Queer #Love #CommunityHealth
If you didn’t get a chance to stop by the Winnipeg Investigaytors research tent, be sure to check us out at other Pride events this summer and be on the lookout for the online CBRC survey!
#Pride #2SLGBTQQIA+ #Queer #Love #CommunityHealth
NEW ARTICLE ALERT!
Click the link in our bio or below to read the latest CBRC article about a conversation with lab member Jared Star about the latest in queer and trans health in Manitoba!
www.cbrc.net/manitoba_reg...
#CommunityHealth #QueerHealth #Manitoba #SexualHealth
Click the link in our bio or below to read the latest CBRC article about a conversation with lab member Jared Star about the latest in queer and trans health in Manitoba!
www.cbrc.net/manitoba_reg...
#CommunityHealth #QueerHealth #Manitoba #SexualHealth
May 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
NEW ARTICLE ALERT!
Click the link in our bio or below to read the latest CBRC article about a conversation with lab member Jared Star about the latest in queer and trans health in Manitoba!
www.cbrc.net/manitoba_reg...
#CommunityHealth #QueerHealth #Manitoba #SexualHealth
Click the link in our bio or below to read the latest CBRC article about a conversation with lab member Jared Star about the latest in queer and trans health in Manitoba!
www.cbrc.net/manitoba_reg...
#CommunityHealth #QueerHealth #Manitoba #SexualHealth
🎉 We’re thrilled to share that lab member Candace Neumann has been awarded the CAHR New Investigator Award at this year’s conference!Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition Candace, we are so proud of you! 🌟
May 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎉 We’re thrilled to share that lab member Candace Neumann has been awarded the CAHR New Investigator Award at this year’s conference!Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition Candace, we are so proud of you! 🌟
Last week, we had an amazing time sharing our latest findings at the Canadian Association For HIV Research Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia! We’re already looking forward to next year. Here’s to many more opportunities to connect, share, and learn together! 🥰
#CAHR #Conference #HIV #HarmReduction
#CAHR #Conference #HIV #HarmReduction
May 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Last week, we had an amazing time sharing our latest findings at the Canadian Association For HIV Research Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia! We’re already looking forward to next year. Here’s to many more opportunities to connect, share, and learn together! 🥰
#CAHR #Conference #HIV #HarmReduction
#CAHR #Conference #HIV #HarmReduction
May 5th is Red Dress Day, a day to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). We stand with families, survivors, and community members in love and solidarity.
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWG2S
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWG2S
May 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
May 5th is Red Dress Day, a day to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S). We stand with families, survivors, and community members in love and solidarity.
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWG2S
#NoMoreStolenSisters #MMIWG2S
NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎧✨
🔗 To listen, find the link to our YouTube, Spotify, or Apple podcast in our bio or follow this link: youtu.be/74SiRhugDUE?...
🔗 To listen, find the link to our YouTube, Spotify, or Apple podcast in our bio or follow this link: youtu.be/74SiRhugDUE?...
April 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎧✨
🔗 To listen, find the link to our YouTube, Spotify, or Apple podcast in our bio or follow this link: youtu.be/74SiRhugDUE?...
🔗 To listen, find the link to our YouTube, Spotify, or Apple podcast in our bio or follow this link: youtu.be/74SiRhugDUE?...
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Words matter. The language we use can reduce stigma and support recovery. Choose person-first, respectful terms when talking about people with substance use disorder.
To find more resources and educational materials, visit: mattersnetwork.org/edu/
To find more resources and educational materials, visit: mattersnetwork.org/edu/
April 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Words matter. The language we use can reduce stigma and support recovery. Choose person-first, respectful terms when talking about people with substance use disorder.
To find more resources and educational materials, visit: mattersnetwork.org/edu/
To find more resources and educational materials, visit: mattersnetwork.org/edu/
WE’VE LOST THE PLOT AROUND NEEDLE DISTRIBUTION!! Curious about where the narrative went wrong, fresh perspectives, and better solutions? Swipe to learn more 👉
#NeedleDistribution #LostThePlot #HarmReduction #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #HIV
#NeedleDistribution #LostThePlot #HarmReduction #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #HIV
April 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
WE’VE LOST THE PLOT AROUND NEEDLE DISTRIBUTION!! Curious about where the narrative went wrong, fresh perspectives, and better solutions? Swipe to learn more 👉
#NeedleDistribution #LostThePlot #HarmReduction #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #HIV
#NeedleDistribution #LostThePlot #HarmReduction #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #HIV
Come check out the Village Lab team at the 33rd Canadian Association For HIV Research Conference (CAHR) in Halifax, Nova Scotia!✨ We’ll be sharing more about our work and the Kotawêw project.
See you there👋
#CAHR #Conference #HIVResearch #CommunityHealth #Community #IndigenousHealth #Kotawêw
See you there👋
#CAHR #Conference #HIVResearch #CommunityHealth #Community #IndigenousHealth #Kotawêw
April 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Come check out the Village Lab team at the 33rd Canadian Association For HIV Research Conference (CAHR) in Halifax, Nova Scotia!✨ We’ll be sharing more about our work and the Kotawêw project.
See you there👋
#CAHR #Conference #HIVResearch #CommunityHealth #Community #IndigenousHealth #Kotawêw
See you there👋
#CAHR #Conference #HIVResearch #CommunityHealth #Community #IndigenousHealth #Kotawêw
We talk a lot about boundaries in healthy relationships – but what do they actually mean? 🤔 Swipe through to explore different types of boundaries, learn how to set them, and find helpful resources!
#Boundaries #WhatIs #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #TypesOfBoundaries #HealthyRelationships
#Boundaries #WhatIs #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #TypesOfBoundaries #HealthyRelationships
March 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We talk a lot about boundaries in healthy relationships – but what do they actually mean? 🤔 Swipe through to explore different types of boundaries, learn how to set them, and find helpful resources!
#Boundaries #WhatIs #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #TypesOfBoundaries #HealthyRelationships
#Boundaries #WhatIs #SexualHealth #CommunityHealth #TypesOfBoundaries #HealthyRelationships
These are the stickers we created for our most recent Anti-Stigma Campaign! Let us know which one is your favourite in the comments below 🌟
#Sticker #HIV #UequalsU #SexualHealth #AntiStigma #CommunityHealth
#Sticker #HIV #UequalsU #SexualHealth #AntiStigma #CommunityHealth
March 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
These are the stickers we created for our most recent Anti-Stigma Campaign! Let us know which one is your favourite in the comments below 🌟
#Sticker #HIV #UequalsU #SexualHealth #AntiStigma #CommunityHealth
#Sticker #HIV #UequalsU #SexualHealth #AntiStigma #CommunityHealth
Indigenous medicines have been used for countless generations to support healing, wholistic well-being, and a deep connection to the spiritual world. In this post, we discuss sacred medicines and their traditional uses, and we provide community resources to help access them. ✨
March 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Indigenous medicines have been used for countless generations to support healing, wholistic well-being, and a deep connection to the spiritual world. In this post, we discuss sacred medicines and their traditional uses, and we provide community resources to help access them. ✨
We're excited to launch our new YouTube channel! Tune in for exclusive content on community-based research and powerful stories from the communities we work with.
To subscribe, scan the QR code, hit the link in our bio, or click this link youtube.com/@umvillagela... ✨
To subscribe, scan the QR code, hit the link in our bio, or click this link youtube.com/@umvillagela... ✨
March 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We're excited to launch our new YouTube channel! Tune in for exclusive content on community-based research and powerful stories from the communities we work with.
To subscribe, scan the QR code, hit the link in our bio, or click this link youtube.com/@umvillagela... ✨
To subscribe, scan the QR code, hit the link in our bio, or click this link youtube.com/@umvillagela... ✨
Meet Moon, an Investigaytor from our 2025-2027 cohort! 🌟
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
March 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Meet Moon, an Investigaytor from our 2025-2027 cohort! 🌟
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
Have you heard of the Good Samaritan Drug Act? If not, or if you could use a refresher, swipe right to learn what it is, who it protects (and who it doesn’t), and how it could be improved!
#GoodSamaritanDrugAct #HarmReduction #Health #HealthResearch #WhatIs #Protection #Recommendations
#GoodSamaritanDrugAct #HarmReduction #Health #HealthResearch #WhatIs #Protection #Recommendations
February 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Have you heard of the Good Samaritan Drug Act? If not, or if you could use a refresher, swipe right to learn what it is, who it protects (and who it doesn’t), and how it could be improved!
#GoodSamaritanDrugAct #HarmReduction #Health #HealthResearch #WhatIs #Protection #Recommendations
#GoodSamaritanDrugAct #HarmReduction #Health #HealthResearch #WhatIs #Protection #Recommendations
Meet Moon, an Investigaytor from our 2025-2027 cohort! 🌟
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
February 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Meet Moon, an Investigaytor from our 2025-2027 cohort! 🌟
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/moonfast
Meet Athena, an Investigaytor from our 2025-2027 cohort! 🌟
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/athenasantiago
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/athenasantiago
February 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Meet Athena, an Investigaytor from our 2025-2027 cohort! 🌟
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/athenasantiago
To learn more, swipe or follow this link: www.villagelab.ca/athenasantiago
Curious about HIV and pregnancy? 🤔 Swipe to learn key information, tips to prevent perinatal transmission, and details about free formula programs in Manitoba.
#HIVAndPregnancy #HIV #Pregnancy #PerinatalHIV #Transmission #FreeFormula #WhatIs #Health #HealthResearch #Community #CommunityHealth
#HIVAndPregnancy #HIV #Pregnancy #PerinatalHIV #Transmission #FreeFormula #WhatIs #Health #HealthResearch #Community #CommunityHealth
February 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Curious about HIV and pregnancy? 🤔 Swipe to learn key information, tips to prevent perinatal transmission, and details about free formula programs in Manitoba.
#HIVAndPregnancy #HIV #Pregnancy #PerinatalHIV #Transmission #FreeFormula #WhatIs #Health #HealthResearch #Community #CommunityHealth
#HIVAndPregnancy #HIV #Pregnancy #PerinatalHIV #Transmission #FreeFormula #WhatIs #Health #HealthResearch #Community #CommunityHealth
📣New Publication Alert! 📣
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in BMC Medical Ethics!
To access the full article, click this link or the one in our bio!:
bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/.../s12910-0....
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in BMC Medical Ethics!
To access the full article, click this link or the one in our bio!:
bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/.../s12910-0....
February 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📣New Publication Alert! 📣
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in BMC Medical Ethics!
To access the full article, click this link or the one in our bio!:
bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/.../s12910-0....
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in BMC Medical Ethics!
To access the full article, click this link or the one in our bio!:
bmcmedethics.biomedcentral.com/.../s12910-0....
Curious about Chlamydia?🤔 Swipe to learn about what it is, how to prevent it, common symptoms, the testing process, its connection to HIV, and important resources!
#Chlamydia #Health #Research #HIV #CommunityHealth #STI #SexualHealth #Prevention #HarmReduction #HIV
#Chlamydia #Health #Research #HIV #CommunityHealth #STI #SexualHealth #Prevention #HarmReduction #HIV
February 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Curious about Chlamydia?🤔 Swipe to learn about what it is, how to prevent it, common symptoms, the testing process, its connection to HIV, and important resources!
#Chlamydia #Health #Research #HIV #CommunityHealth #STI #SexualHealth #Prevention #HarmReduction #HIV
#Chlamydia #Health #Research #HIV #CommunityHealth #STI #SexualHealth #Prevention #HarmReduction #HIV
📣 New Publication Alert📣
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in AIDS Care.
To access the full article, follow this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39868870/
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in AIDS Care.
To access the full article, follow this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39868870/
February 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
📣 New Publication Alert📣
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in AIDS Care.
To access the full article, follow this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39868870/
Our lab members have just published an open-access manuscript in AIDS Care.
To access the full article, follow this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39868870/
Ever wondered what crystal meth is? 🤔 Swipe to learn about what it is, its effects, challenges related to meth use, available community resources, and an exciting new study our lab is launching!
#CrystalMeth #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction #Methamphetamine #NewStudy #Health #Research
#CrystalMeth #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction #Methamphetamine #NewStudy #Health #Research
February 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Ever wondered what crystal meth is? 🤔 Swipe to learn about what it is, its effects, challenges related to meth use, available community resources, and an exciting new study our lab is launching!
#CrystalMeth #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction #Methamphetamine #NewStudy #Health #Research
#CrystalMeth #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction #Methamphetamine #NewStudy #Health #Research