CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks

09/01/2025

Global Health Security & Indigenous Peoples
The Global Fund has already saved more than 65 million lives and reduced deaths from HIV, TB, and malaria by 63%. Their work doesn’t stop at fighting today’s epidemics—it builds strong health systems that help the world prepare for future pandemics. This matters deeply to CAAN and Indigenous peoples because the challenges our communities face with HIV, TB, and other health threats reflect global struggles. Strengthening surveillance, laboratory networks, and community health workers worldwide mirrors the solutions needed here at home.
Just as the Global Fund prioritizes community-led health responses, Indigenous peoples know that resilience comes from centering culture, relationships, and local knowledge. Global solidarity ensures that when health systems are stronger in the countries most affected, Indigenous communities in Canada are also protected. Investing in global health is investing in Indigenous health.

08/31/2025

The story of a mother fighting drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) reminds us that illness is never just medical—it is about dignity, family, and community.
For Indigenous Peoples in Canada, TB is not only a health crisis but also a legacy of colonialism. Many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities still experience disproportionate rates of TB, fueled by systemic barriers, stigma, and underfunded health systems.
At CAAN, we know that every story—like this mother’s—echoes the experiences of our own communities.
TB is preventable and curable. Yet it continues to take lives. That’s why the 8th Replenishment of the Global Fund is so critical—it ensures the resources and support needed to fight TB, HIV, and malaria worldwide, and to strengthen health systems that protect us all.
Together, we must fight for equitable access to care, culturally grounded healing, and community-driven solutions.
The Global Fund

08/29/2025

International Overdose Awareness Day
Today, we remember and honour the loved ones, friends, and family members we have lost.
At CAAN, we use the term drug poisoning, as it more accurately reflects the reality of these tragic losses. Each life taken is a reminder of the urgent need for compassion, understanding, and action in the face of the ongoing drug poisoning crisis.
We stand with all communities in grief and in solidarity. May the memories of those we have lost continue to guide us toward healing and change. 💜

08/28/2025

Congratulations to Australia!
Australia has pledged AUD $266 million to the Global Fund’s 8th Replenishment—showing powerful leadership in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria and strengthening global health security.
This commitment is a call to action for Canada: it’s time to keep up the momentum and ensure our communities, here and globally, have the resources needed to end these epidemics once and for all.

Thank you, Australia!

Australia has announced an early pledge of AUD 266 million as the sixth donor to the Global Fund’s Eighth Replenishment, adding momentum at a critical moment for global health.

For more than 20 years, Australia has partnered with The Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria, driving progress, sustaining efforts, and enhancing regional health security across the Indo-Pacific region.

https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/news/2025/2025-08-27-global-fund-warmly-welcomes-australia-pledge-to-the-eighth-replenishment/

08/19/2025

Wahkohtowin: Kinship Beyond the Immediate Family
At CAAN, we are guided by the principle of wahkohtowin—the understanding that kinship extends beyond immediate family and into the wider community.
Our current research project, Wahkohtowin: Community-based models of care, is focused on supporting Indigenous and racialized women of reproductive age, including pregnant women in Canada, in the prevention of congenital syphilis.
This work centers community, kinship, and culturally grounded care to ensure no one is left behind.
Learn more about this important research here: https://www.caan.ca/wahkohtowin-kinship-beyond-the-immediate-family/

08/19/2025

Key dates for AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates on registration, submissions, scholarships, volunteering and more.

08/11/2025

Canoe Call Update
The Canoe Call originally scheduled for August 7 will be rescheduled to a later date.
We sincerely apologize to those who joined us on the original date and appreciate your understanding.

A new time and date will be shared with you by early next week—stay tuned here for the update!

Previous episodes can be found @ https://www.caan.ca/the-canoe-project/

Thank you for paddling alongside us 💛

07/29/2025

***STI & HIV World Congress 2025 – Montreal***
CAAN is proud to share our poster, “Mobilizing Indigenous Community‑Led STBBI Research to Increase Impact and Advance New Knowledge,” presented by Margaret Kisikaw Piyesis, Angie Carrier, Connor Reid, and Dashreen Sanghera.

This work highlights how Indigenous governance, community priorities, and cultural knowledge are shaping STBBI research in Canada — from project design to arts‑based knowledge sharing — advancing self-determination and health equity.

07/26/2025

The Keeping Our Fires Project supports culturally safe, stigma-free STBBI prevention, testing, and care through community collaboration and Indigenous-led approaches.

Explore knowledge bundles, training tools, information sheets, and a two-day Community Readiness Model workshop.

Archived Circles of Practice newsletters share stories, strategies, and community-developed resources.

Learn more and access free tools to support your work here: https://www.caan.ca/keeping-our-fires/

07/25/2025

CAAN, in partnership with the HIV Legal Network, has launched a new page highlighting our collaborative work on an Indigenous-informed Action Plan addressing HIV, hepatitis C, STBBIs, and TB.

Rooted in lived experience, the Action Plan supports legal and policy changes grounded in Indigenous rights, knowledge, and leadership. The page also features tools like the UNDA Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) Scorecard and resources developed through community consultation.

Visit the page to explore how we are advancing Indigenous-led solutions and holding systems accountable through CLM @ https://www.caan.ca/caan-unda/

07/23/2025

Register now: HAPPENING TOMORROW – JULY 24
12:00–1:30 PM EDT | Online via Zoom

Don't miss this important webinar hosted by CAAN’s Trevor Stratton:
Indigenous Support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB & Malaria

This is more than a conversation. It’s about Indigenous leadership, global health equity, and Canada’s role in saving 23 million lives through the Global Fund's 8th Replenishment.

Join us and make your voice count!

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-_hUb01bSLCJYl6KOO3k9A?fbclid=IwY2xjawLuFC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIRGlHM3A2WU5NbFAxZ0lOAR5-ivs6KwdHHlULstNUz8YGzAitAakbid_YKiyh5cnLaJ-TEzd0tXXka9xihg_aem_T-tcqCndAg9T9yRPfBALgQ #/registration