CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks

CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks CAAN provides a national forum for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples to holistically address HIV

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Since 1997, the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network now CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks has been a leading voice for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (Indigenous) Peoples living with HIV and AIDS, Hepatitis C (HCV) and other sexually transmitted infections (collectively referred to as STBBI) from coast-to-coast-to coast. Our research, programs and policy work is grounded in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing (IWKD), guided by the voices of Indigenous Peoples living with HIV (IPHAs) and conducted through community and strengths-based lenses. In this way, we provide accurate, up-to-date and culturally responsive resources to support Indigenous leadership, organizations and communities on this land now called Canada, and around the world. Our head office is in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional homelands of the Métis nation. Our Eastern office is on the Millbrook First Nation, in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. CAAN staff are based across the land—from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. We are guided by the concept Miyo-Pimatisiwin, a Nehiyaw (Cree) word that loosely translates to ‘living the good life.’ Miyo-Pimatisiwin resonates deeply with many Indigenous Peoples across Canada, as it describes the importance of relationships, cultural identity, and connection to the land. Miyo-pimatisiwin is how we ground this work to serve our communities and kin.

on March 24, 2026, CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks, in partnership with Stop TB Canada, brought together...
03/26/2026

on March 24, 2026, CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks, in partnership with Stop TB Canada, brought together Civil Society Partners, National Indigenous Organizations, Parliamentarians, and Public Servants at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa for a World TB Day Reception and Moderated Panel.
Under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB,” the gathering was grounded in culture, with a focus on humanizing the TB response and emphasizing Indigenous sovereignty in health.
The afternoon featured meaningful dialogue on accelerating progress toward TB elimination by 2030, strengthening partnerships between community, government, and global health leaders, and amplifying Indigenous-led solutions to address the disproportionate impact of TB in our communities.
Thank you to all speakers and partners for your continued dedication to achieving health equity for the First Peoples of this land. Together, we are advancing better care, addressing root causes, and working toward a TB-free future.

03/25/2026

🌕 Full Moon Ceremony – Bear Moon 🌕
The teaching for this Full Moon is Humility.
Join us as we gather in ceremony, prayer, and song under the Worm Moon. Together we reflect on our relationships, our responsibilities, and walking in a good way within our community.
📅 Date: April 2nd, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: #218 – 408 Broad Street Ave., Regina, SK
We gather in a good way—bringing our hearts, our respect, and our readiness to listen. Please come with humility and care.
All my relations. 🌕

03/25/2026

✨ There’s still time to register for tonight’s online learning session! ✨
We’ll be diving into HIV and other STBBIs — an important, informative session that’s open to everyone.
If you’re looking to learn, ask questions, and strengthen community knowledge, this is a great opportunity to join in.
We’d love to see you there tonight!

World TB Day 2026 was a great success!CAAN proudly wrapped up two impactful events today at the National Arts Centre (NA...
03/24/2026

World TB Day 2026 was a great success!
CAAN proudly wrapped up two impactful events today at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa:
A Moderated TB Panel and Reception and a Hybrid Civil Society Round Table
These events brought together strong Indigenous leadership and global partners to highlight health equity and the urgent need to end TB.
Thank you to our amazing speakers:
Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis, CAAN Ogimaw and CEO
Denise Lambert, Kimamow Atoskanow Foundation
Hon. Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State
Peter Sands, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria
Petra Heitkamp, Stop TB Canada Co-Chair
Rahul Chandran, Grand Challenges Canada
Johannes Nzioka Ndambuki, TB Coordinator, Machakos County, Kenya
Trevor Stratton, CAAN
A huge thank you to our partners who made these events possible:
Global Fund, GFAN, ACO (AIDS Committee of Ottawa), WHO, Stop TB Partnership, Stop TB Canada, Results Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, and Public Health Agency of Canada.
Together we are stronger in the fight to end TB and achieve health equity for First Peoples.

Support our ongoing work: https://www.caan.ca/become-a-member

03/24/2026

Today is World Tuberculosis Day.

Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest infectious disease. In 2024, TB killed 1.2 million people.

It remains a persistent, evolving threat that demands urgency, collaboration and innovation. But innovation alone does not save lives – access does.

The Global Fund is working hand in hand with governments, civil society, communities and the private sector to scale new tools to reach the people who need them most.

As of June 2025, the Global Fund has invested US$10.5 billion in the global TB response, and provides 73% of all international financing to fight the disease.

Yes! We can end TB – by backing country-led responses, scaling innovation and maximizing the impact of every dollar.

Stop TB Partnership

Read more: https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/events/world-tuberculosis-day/

Community monitoring helps identify gaps in TB services and improve program accountability.When communities track servic...
03/24/2026

Community monitoring helps identify gaps in TB services and improve program accountability.

When communities track services, TB programs become more responsive and effective.

As funding decisions are made for the next Global Fund cycle, these investments must remain part of the response.

Communities must remain at the center of TB programs.




Only 1 day left until World TB Day on March 24, 2026!CAAN staff are in Ottawa, Ontario right now, preparing for tomorrow...
03/23/2026

Only 1 day left until World TB Day on March 24, 2026!
CAAN staff are in Ottawa, Ontario right now, preparing for tomorrow's powerful events with our wonderful partners at the National Arts Centre. We're ready to amplify Indigenous voices, push for health equity, and advance the fight to end TB.
Stay tuned for live updates, highlights, and ways to get involved from the World TB Day Panel & Reception at the NAC and more!
TB facts reminder: Canada's rate is 6.1 per 100,000 (2024), but Indigenous communities face much higher burdens due to colonial legacies, overcrowding, poverty, and access barriers. TB is preventable and curable. Let's end TB together by 2030.
Support the work: https://www.caan.ca/become-a-member

Only 3 days left until World TB Day on March 24, 2026!CAAN will be in Ottawa, Ontario at the NAC (National Arts Centre) ...
03/21/2026

Only 3 days left until World TB Day on March 24, 2026!
CAAN will be in Ottawa, Ontario at the NAC (National Arts Centre) for the World TB Day Panel & Reception Event on March 24.
This event features a moderated panel and networking reception under the theme Yes! We Can End TB, highlighting Indigenous leadership, health equity, and global solutions to end tuberculosis.
Confirmed speakers:

Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis, CAAN Ogimaw & CEO
Denise Lambert, Kimamow Atoskanow Foundation
Hon. Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State
Peter Sands, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria
Petra Heitkamp, Stop TB Canada Co-Chair
Rahul Chandran, Grand Challenges Canada
Johannes Nzioka Ndambuki, TB Coordinator, Machakos County, Kenya
Trevor Stratton, CAAN

Stay tuned for updates from our events!

Thank you to our amazing partners!
Stop TB Partnership Health Agency of Canada

Support the work: https://www.caan.ca/become-a-member

Only 4 days left until World TB Day on March 24, 2026!CAAN is heading to Ottawa, Ontario for events and advocacy to push...
03/20/2026

Only 4 days left until World TB Day on March 24, 2026!
CAAN is heading to Ottawa, Ontario for events and advocacy to push for health equity for the First Peoples of this land. Stay tuned for updates!
Provinces like Saskatchewan and Manitoba have historically higher TB rates than the national average, often linked to higher burdens among Indigenous communities. For context, Canada's overall rate was 6.1 per 100,000 in 2024, but disparities persist due to colonial legacies, overcrowding, poverty, and barriers to care. TB is preventable and curable,yet outbreaks and inequities continue, underscoring the need for urgent, Indigenous-led action toward elimination by 2030.
Join CAAN today to stand with us in this fight! Membership includes voting, input, mailouts, and more. Your voice makes a difference.
https://www.caan.ca/become-a-member

March 20 is Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Awareness and Celebration Day. We honour the diversity, strength, resili...
03/20/2026

March 20 is Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Awareness and Celebration Day. We honour the diversity, strength, resilience, and cultural significance of Two-Spirit identities and the broader Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ community.
At CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks, we are deeply committed to supporting our Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ relatives as part of our holistic work empowering The First Peoples of this land. Through advocacy, education, prevention, and community-driven programming, we address HIV/AIDS, HCV, STBBIs, TB, mental health, aging, and related issues within an Indigenous context ensuring culturally relevant resources, wise practices, and national dialogue that uplift and include Two-Spirit voices and experiences.
We take time today to recognize the historical and ongoing importance of Two-Spirit roles in our communities, to share knowledge gently, and to celebrate the vital contributions our Two-Spirit relatives make to healing, leadership, and cultural continuity.
Join us in celebrating the cultures, identities, and perspectives of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ people while supporting a future grounded in respect, inclusion, empowerment, and community well-being. 🌈

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P. O. Box 2978 Fort Qu’Appelle
Regina, SK
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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
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