Resources - Flin Flon
Living Well: An Easy Read on Hepatitis C
Booklet-2004-Hep C
Explains what the liver does, what hepatitis is, what hepatitis C is, how you get hepatitis C, testing, symptoms, living with Hep C, and having both hepatitis C and HIV. This booklet is developed by AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan.
Living with Hepatitis C
Booklet-Hep C
Covers many topics including how to tell your family and friends that you have hepatitis C, how to deal with your emotions, how to eat right, the importance of exercise and a glossary of terms at the end.
Hepatitis C: you can have it and not know it
Pamphlet-2003-Hep C
Developed by Health Canada. Covers information on why hepatitis C is a health concern, how hepatitis C is transmitted, how to find out if you have hepatitis C, what happens to people with hepatitis C, how hepatitis effects the liver, what to do to avoid getting hepatitis C, and what to do if you have hepatitis C.
Frequently Asked Questions about HIV/AIDS
Booklet-1995-HIV/AIDS
A series of fact sheets developed to answer frequently asked questions. This material was originally produced for the Canadian Health Network. Also available at HIV/AIDS Clearinghouse. www.cpha.ca.
Basic Facts about HIV/AIDS
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Contains general information- what HIV/AIDS is, ways to get HIV, a cure, how to protect yourself from getting HIV and who to contact for more information.
What is my Risk?
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Pamphlet developed by Village Clinic in Winnipeg. Four categories of HIV transmission are identified. Explains briefly safer sex and safer needle use
Prevent and Protect Yourself and others
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Explains the concept of Safer Injection Drug use. Covers topics such as preparation, choosing a vein (with a diagram of spots on the body that are the safest and the riskiest), after care of the injection site, danger signals, and how to clean your needle or mark your needle if you use clean needles each time.
Knowledge is Power: Take Control of Hepatitis C
Booklet-Hep C
Production of this booklet is from the Canadian Association of Hepatology Nurses. The booklet starts with basic facts about Hep C. Covers the areas of what hepatitis C is, important facts to know to prevent yourself from getting infected, the damage of the liver, different phases of hepatitis C, testing, treatments and a glossary of terms at the end.
HIV/AIDS in Prison
Booklet-2000/2002-HIV/AIDS
Contains 13 info sheets covering HIV/AIDS in prison. The following is the 13 titles
1. HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C in Prison
2. High- Risk behaviours behind Bars
3. HIV Transmission in Prison
4. Prevention: Condoms
5. Prevention: Bleach
6. Prevention: Sterile Needles
7. Prevention and treatment
8. Care, Treatment and Support
9. A comprehensive Strategy
10. Aboriginal Prisoners and HIV/AIDS
11. Women Inmates and HIV/AIDS
12. A moral and legal Obligation to Act
13. Essential Resources
Coping with HIV and AIDS
Pamphlet 1994-HIV/AIDS
An overview of what AIDS and HIV are, and psychiatric reactions that are possible once diagnosed with HIV and how to help yourself.
HIV Viral Load Testing
Pamphlet-1998-HIV/AIDS
Developed by CATIE, an organization in Ontario that provides information for all Canadians living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The pamphlet explains what a viral load test is, how it works and ways to keep your viral load low.
Aboriginal People and HIV/AIDS: Legal Issues
Booklet-1999-HIV/AIDS
Nine different info sheets explaining different legal topics relating to Aboriginal people and HIV/AIDS.
Sheet 1: Issues
Sheet 2: Discrimination
Sheet 3: Human Rights Law
Sheet 4: Dealing with Discrimination
Sheet 5: Jurisdictional barriers
Sheet 6: Health Care
Sheet 7: Confidentiality
Sheet 8: HIV Testing
Sheet 9: Access to HIV Testing
HIV/AIDS Teaching Kit
Manual-HIV/AIDS
A resource for Public Health Nurses and other Health Care Professionals. A binder with teaching cards and overheads of each of the following topics: HIV/AIDS wheel, body fluids, health, how HIV enters the body, HIV infection, Women and HIV, Children and HIV, Men and HIV, Opportunistic Infections, AIDS. Each overhead has a picture that explains the words of the teaching cards. Developed by Manitoba Health
Circles of Knowledge Keepers
Manual-General
It is a education and training manual. Focusing in on Aboriginal People. Manual includes how to be a presenter on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and STIs and other Infections. A toolkit is also included which has overheads, exercises and handouts. Topics are
1. Basic Facts
2. Sex, Sexuality, Gender Roles
3. Risky Behaviours
4. Skills development
5. HIV testing
6. Health Promotion
7. Self-care and Stress Relief
8. Program Planning
Designing and Delivering HIV/AIDS Training
Manual-2003-HIV/AIDS
A facilitator's Guide that has nine different sections to help assist HIV/AIDS educators to facilitate HIV prevention for training sessions.
Section 2-7 provides information and forms to plan and execute the training sessions, info that should be covered in the training and exercise.
Section 8- includes valuable tools, such as sample needs, assessments and evaluation forms.
Section 9- provides resources to learn more about HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS EPI Updates
Book-2003-HIV/AIDS
Gives the most up to date statistics, concerns, risks and reporting’s. Also available electronically via Internet. Www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/hast-vsmt/
Hepatitis C: A Nursing Guide
Book-2002-Hep C
Covers all areas of hepatitis C, living with and concerns around hepatitis C is also addressed. A glossary of terms and other readings and resources are also included.
Canadian Youth, Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Study
Book-2003-Hiv/AIDS
This report presents the findings of a study designed by researchers at Canadian Universities. It shows knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of youth on the topic of HIV/AIDS.
Hepatitis C Presentation Kit
Manual-Hep C
The kit is created by the Canadian Liver Foundation. It contains in-depth information about Hepatitis C- its risk factors, transmission, treatment and prevention. The kit is divided into adult and youth modules. Speaker notes and overheads are also included.
Walking the Path with Hepatitis C
Manual-2002-Hep C
A manual that focuses on Hep C awareness in Northern Communities. Table of context includes: prevention, progression, virus management, medical treatment, traditional teachings, resources and a presentation on the Cree Medicine Wheel.
Hepatitis C: Question and Answer Manual
Manual-2000-Hep C
A manual created by the Canadian Liver Foundation. The manual contains a description of what Hepatitis C is, symptoms, transmission, prevention, testing and diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and medical information sheets.
Manitoba's Hepatitis C Support Guide
Book-2001-Hep C
The guide explains what Hepatitis C is, how it is spread, risk categories, and how it effects the body. It gives coping skills for the diagnosis and how to tell family and friends. The guide identifies resources that are available in Manitoba.
Hepatitis C
Book-Hep C
The booklet is created by Canadian Hemophilia Society. It contains information on what a liver does, what hepatitis C is, common symptoms, common side effects of treatment, where to find helpful health information and contact information.
Facts about Hepatitis C a liver disease
Info Sheet-1999-Hep C
Developed by Canadian Liver Foundation. It explains what hepatitis C is, who is most likely to get hepatitis C, answers FAQ ex) what kinds of treatments are available, can babies get hepatitis C from their mothers.
The ABC's of Hepatitis C
Info Sheet-Hep C
An information sheet that explains the difference between hepatitis A, B, C, D, E. Transmission symptoms, incidence, prevention and treatment is explained for each virus.
HCV Things You Should Know
Booklet-Hep C
Canadian AIDS Society put together a booklet that explains, what Hepatitis C is, the symptoms, how you get hepatitis C, testing for hepatitis C, how to avoid getting hepatitis C, different risk behaviors and how to prevent spreading hepatitis C if you have it.
Preventing Hepatitis C: Protecting Yourself
Info Sheet-Hep C
Explains how hepatitis C is spread and how to protect yourself from getting infected
Living with Hepatitis C: How to Live Healthy
Info Sheet-Hep C
Contains what hepatitis C is and how to live a healthy lifestyle if you are diagnosed with hepatitis C. Gives steps to follow to make sure you live a healthy happy life
The Dangers of tattooing and body piercing
Info Sheet-Hep C
Explains health problems that are associated with tattooing and piercing such as hepatitis C. Tells us how tattoos and piercing is done and how to protect yourself from getting an infection or disease
Hepatitis C in Canada
Info Sheet-2001-Hep C
Stats of hepatitis C in Canada is discussed, as well as the risk factors and prevention and control.
The Cutting Edge: Esthetics and Viruses
Pamphlet-general
Briefly explains HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B. Simple precautions are explained to prevent the spread of the three viruses when performing esthetics. A website is also given www.hivedmonton.com.
Hepatitis C Inside the Walls
Booklet-Hep C
Important facts are given on hepatitis C. Answers questions such as: What is hepatitis C? How do you get hepatitis C? How do you protect yourself from getting hepatitis? How do you get tested? How to live with hepatitis C, and treatment inside prison.
Hepatitis C: A guide for family and friends
Booklet-Hep C
A booklet that answers questions for family and friends of someone who is infected with hepatitis C. What is hepatitis C? How do people get hepatitis C? What are the symptoms of chronic hepatitis C? treating hepatitis C, what you can do to help. Also a glossary is at the back for the words that are bolded through out the booklet.
Hepatitis C: Get the Facts
Booklet-Hep C
Introduces what hepatitis C is, how it is spread, and how it can be treated. Words are bolded through the pamphlet with a glossary of those words at the end of the booklet.
Hepatitis C: An information booklet
Booklet-2004-Hep C
For people infected with hepatitis C and for their family and friends. Contains information on what hepatitis C is, how it is spread, how it infects people, diagnosis, symptoms, different treatment options, alternative therapies and psychosocial aspects. It is the 5th edition of the booklet
Living Well: Hepatitis C- Occupational Risk
Pamphlet-2004-Hep C
Developed by AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan. Occupational Risks of contacting hepatitis C and how to reduce the risk are explained as well as facts on hepatitis C.
Living Well: An Easy Read on Hep C
Pamphlet-2004-Hep C
Developed by AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan. Answers what hepatitis C is and how hepatitis C is transmitted. This pamphlet is low literacy.
Living Well: Hepatitis C- A First Responders Guide
Booklet-2004-Hep C
Explains what hepatitis C is and how it is transmitted. Contains information on how to reduce your risk and what to do if you have been exposed to blood. General information on hepatitis C testing, symptoms, living with hepatitis and the difference between hepatitis A, B, C is also given.
Men and HIV/AIDS Men Make A Difference
Booklet-2000-HIV/AIDS
2000 AIDS Awareness Campaign material. Includes fact sheets on issues men face in regards to HIV/AIDS. Aboriginal Men and HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS and Gay Men, Heterosexual Men and HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS and Men prison, Injection Drug use and HIV/AIDS.
We need to know about AIDS
Booklet-1994-HIV/AIDS
A guide for parents on talking with their children about AIDS. It provides the basic facts about AIDS and HIV. It also contains suggestions on how to discuss these facts with your children. Good resource also for teens to read.
Drinking and HIV
Pamphlet-1998-HIV/AIDS
Explains the problem with drinking as it affects making a good decision about safe sex. Includes topics such as risk of HIV, talking with your partner, protecting yourself, resisting pressure, and how drinks can make you drunk.
Loving Safely
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
A guide to preventing HIV for women over 40 years old. Explains why some women over 40 are at risk for getting HIV, what HIV/AIDS is, and how to practice safer sex.
HIV/AIDS the Healing Begins with Us
Kit-2004-HIV/AIDS
Developed by Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network. It is a planning kit for Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week. Includes posters, fact sheet booklet, bookmarks and children's hand game quiz. Also available on www.caan.ca
Harsh Reality
Book-2002-general
A book developed by youth for youth. Provide information on drugs, mental health, gangs, STDs and a poetry corner. Pictures and cartoons are used throughout the book.
Harsh Reality 2
Book-2003-general
A book written by youth for youth to strengthen the knowledge of STDs, HIV and prevention techniques. Topics included are HIV, STDs, Drugs and Alcohol, Legal Information, Suicide, and Self-harm and a section title Other Stuff.
What we Need to Know About STDs
Booklet-1997-STI
Provides information on how to know if you have an infection, how STDs are spread and the chances of you getting one. Explains types of STDs with giving symptoms and signs of each STD.
Condom Knowledge
Booklet-2002-STI
Developed by durex condoms company. Common STDs are explained and how the condom can save you from getting a STD.
Native Social Work Journal
Book-2000-HIV/AIDS
A book about HIV/AIDS within an Aboriginal population. This is organized into 6 sections. Each section contains information which reflects distinct perspectives and emergent practice issues.
1. Healing Journal: Aboriginal People living with AIDS
2. Aboriginal Women's Experience
3. Community Development
4. Research
5. Two-Spirited People
6. Legal Issues.
Finding Our Way
Book-2002-general
A sourcebook on sexual and reproductive health from an Aboriginal perspective. Weaves modern knowledge together with traditional teachings. HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is on the topics included. Other topics consist of teen pregnancy, sexual health, FAS/FAE, parenting, birth control and many more. Developed by Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Counseling
Book-2004-general
This document contains guidelines that will be useful for service providers including educators, counselors, social workers, therapists, an or crisis intervention. It provides general information, guidelines, resources and client fact sheets on sexual and reproductive health. Developed by Planned Parenthood Federation. Also available on internet www.ppfc.ca. Topics included are:
Sexuality
Safer Sex
Contraception
STI/HIV
Pre and Post STI and HIV test counseling
Pregnancy Options
Abuse and Violence
HIV and HCV Transmission: Assessing Risk
Book-2004-general
Intended for educators, counselors, health care providers and others who provide information and support about safer sex, substance use and HIV and HCV transmission in various community settings. Developed by Canadian AIDS Society. Sections included:
Psychosocial Aspects of HIV transmission,
HIV transmission: A model for assessing risk,
Assessing risk of HIV transmission,
Assessing risk for HCV transmission,
Increasing and reducing barrier methods,
Biological factors.
Beyond the Basics
Book-2001-general
A sourcebook on sexual and reproductive health. The source book is comprised of 8 modules or chapters. Includes activities, answer keys and instructions for the educator. Developed by Planned Parenthood. Modules are the following
Values and Sexuality
Puberty and Reproductive Health
self-esteem
Sexual Identity
Contraception
STIs and HIV
Resources
Divided into three levels. Ages 9-11 grades 4-6, ages 12-14 grades 7-9, ages 15+ grades 10+.
Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education
Book-2003-general
These guidelines are intended to unite and guide individuals and professionals working within the area of sexual health education and promotion, curriculum and program planners, educators in and out of school setting, policy-makers, and health care practitioners.
HIV and Safe Sex
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Transmission of HIV, High Risk activities, reducing the risk, safer sex for people with HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections are the topics talked about.
Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection
Pamphlet-STI
What is chlaymdia? How do I know if I have it? What can it do to me? Can it be treated? Are the questions asked and answered in this pamphlet.
Gonorrhea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection
Pamphlet-STI
What is Gonorrhea? How do I now if I have it? What can it do to me? Can it be treated? Are all the questions asked and answered in this pamphlet.
Play It Safer Know Your Risks
Booklet-general
Explains high risk and low risk behaviors. Options of Safe and Safer Sex are discussed. Quick true and false quiz on HIV is given with the answers on the back
Abstinence: Sexy and Smart
Pamphlet-general
Why choose Abstinence? How Effective is it? How does it work? What do you need to use? Are all the questions asked and answered
AIDS: Everyone's Concern
Pamphlet-1991-HIV/AIDS
Asks questions such as What causes AIDS? What is AIDS? How does the virus spread? How safe are blood transfusions? How can I tell if someone is infected with HIV? What is Safe Sex? What should I know about condoms? Is there a cure for AIDS?
AIDS: Information for the Workplace
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Explains the facts about HIV/AIDS and the consequences for the workplace. The most important information you will receive is that the typical work environment is completely safe.
Know the Risks Protect Yourself
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Explains what HIV and AIDS is, the levels of risk, how HIV is spread and not spread.
Point of Death
Video-1999-HIV/AIDS
A 29 minute VHS video. Sharing dirty needles is a major contributor to the spread of HIV/AIDS. This video is a graphic demonstration of this process. Written and acted by students, it shows how this can happen even in a small town. Funded by Health Canada
Lights On Hepatitis C
Video-Hep C
The Lights On Theatre troupe made this video to educate youth about injection drug use and the risks of hepatitis C. The video is divided into 4 skits. A discussion guide is included for the facilitator for after the video which also includes hepatitis C information to review.
Deadly Desires
Book-HIV/AIDS
A comic strip produced by the Committee on Unplanned Pregnancy. This book is for mature readers only as it is a story of a group of young adults with some working the streets, using needles for injection drug use, unprotected sex and dying of AIDS. A story of what types of behaviors can AIDS and the reality of getting tested for AIDS.
Learning about AIDS
Booklet-1996-HIV/AIDS
A student booklet to help learn more about AIDS, to learn how to protect yourself and to gain a better understanding of people who have AIDS.
Fast Times at Hard Knocks High
Book-1999-HIV/AIDS
A comic book that looks at HIV/AIDS. The comic was written by and for youth. It is a realistic and faces reality, not the fears. Looks at AIDS in the context of friendship, romance, and communication between youth.
HIV/AIDS and Child Care
Book-1995-HIV/AIDS
A facilitator's guide book and a fact book for training purposes. The purpose of this training program is to prepare parents and educators to welcome children with HIV into child care. Fact Book supplies the facts about HIV/AIDS. The Facilitator's guide has been created to give strategies for helping their students, staff and parents to come to terms with HIV.
Caring Safely for People with HIV or AIDS
Booklet-1995-HIV/AIDS
This booklet will help caregivers and HIV positive people understand how you can or can not get HIV and how to keep both the caregiver and the person in care for getting sick. The booklet gives simple instructions about concerns that caregivers may have.
Important News for Pregnant Women
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you can protect your baby from HIV. Talks about getting tested and decreasing the risk of passing HIV onto the baby.
Sex and Prevention: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
Pamphlet-2000-STI
Provides information on chlamydia and gonorrhea, how they are transmitted, their symptoms, and how to prevent them. Promotes safer sex and the use of condoms
Sex and Prevention: genital warts
Pamphlet-2000-STI
Provides information on genital warts, how they are transmitted, their symptoms and how to prevent them. Promotes safer sex and the use of condoms.
Sex and Prevention: herpes
Pamphlet-2000-STI
Sex, Drugs and Prevention: HIV and AIDS
Pamphlet-2000-HIV/AIDS
Provides information on HIV and AIDS, how it is transmitted, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. Promotes safer sex and the use of condoms as well as safer needle use.
Sex, Drugs and Prevention: Hepatitis B
Pamphlet-2000-STI
Provides information on Hepatitis B, how it is transmitted, its symptoms, and how to prevent it. Promotes safer sex and the use of condoms as well as safer needle use.
Sex, Drugs and Prevention: Hepatitis C
Pamphlet-2000-STI
Provides information on Hepatitis C, how it is transmitted, it's symptoms, and how to prevent it. Promotes safer sex and the use of condoms as well as safer needle use.
Tips for Smart Love
Booklet-general
Quizzes, words to explore, guide for those in love, short messages and tips are included to discover something about yourself and to see if you are ready for sex and having sex smartly.
Lifestyle Condoms
Kit-general
Included in the kit
* A guidebook that discusses the philosophy behind the intervention kit, fact sheets on condoms, activities.
* Poster showing different characteristics of condoms
Poster illustrating step by step condom use
* Presentation display that helps demonstrate the wide variety of condoms
a wooden penis
price list of different condoms
* a tube of lubricant to promote the importance of using lubricant with condoms
HIV/AIDS Distribution Catalogue
Book-2004-HIV/AIDS
Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Center. Produced semi-annually and lists materials on HIV/AIDS that are available for distribution. The materials listed are Canadian resources in the following formats: pamphlets, manuals, reports, posters, fact sheets, and videos. Also available on www.aidssida.cpha.ca
Youth and HIV/AIDS
Info Sheet-1999-HIV/AIDS
1999 Awareness AIDS Campaign. Topics include economic factors, substance use, sexuality, sexism and young women, street involvement, psychiatric or neurological disorders, sexual behavior and what we can do to help.
Youth, Substance Use and HIV/AIDS
Info Sheet-1999-HIV/AIDS
1999 National AIDS Awareness Campaign. Explains why youth are at risk of HIV in the following topics: Alcohol use, drug use, injection drug use, and knowing the facts.
Easy to Read HIV Info
Pamphlet-HIV/AIDS
Easy to understand pamphlet information. Tear off sheets that have topics that include. CD4 Cells, Viral Load, Drug Resistance, hepatitis C, Women and HIV, Pregnancy and HIV, Hep C, HIV and Prison, Working with your doctor, starting HIV drugs, five ways to better health. Developed by BC Persons with AIDS and Vancouver Native Health Society.
Young Gay Men and HIV/AIDS
Info Sheet 1999-HIV/AIDS
1999 National AIDS Awareness Campaign. Explains who they are, coming out, why they are seroconverting, where they can go for information, strategies for reaching young gay men, and peer counseling options.
Women and HIV/AIDS
Info Sheet-2000-HIV/AIDS
Spring 2000 Aids Awareness Campaign. Material includes fact sheets on Women and HIV/AIDS: The context, Prevention, Support Issues and treatment.
Situational Analysis
Book-HIV/AIDS
A background paper on HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal People. Provides overview of current state of health, well being and social status of Aboriginal people in Canada, within a historical context
Discussion Paper for the Development STDs Control
Book-1999-STI
A Provincial Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Strategy. Includes sexually transmitted diseases: rates and goals, sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents, prevention efforts: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Provincial Goals
Taking Care of Business
Book-2001-HIV/AIDS
A Peer Training and Resource Manual for HIV and Injection Drug Users. Divided into 6 parts:
Part A. The Facts
Part B. Harm Reduction
Part C. The Law
Part D Self-Care
Part E. Safety and the Street
Part F. Medicine Wheel
A Framework for Prevention
Book-2003-general
Discussions and frameworks that have percolated from the Winnipeg Harm Reduction Working Group. Context includes HIV, Hep C and STI with discussion on harm reduction methods, ideas for prevention and table of figures on these issues
Harm Reduction: Considered and Applied
Book-HIV/AIDS
Explores the principle of Harm Reduction to help the problem with HIV and be used as a prevention.
Canadian Hepatitis C Distribution Catalogue
Book-2004-Hep C
Canadian Hep C Information Centre. Produced semi-annually and lists materials on Hep C that are available for distribution. The materials listed are Canadian resources in the following formats: pamphlets, manuals, reports, posters, fact sheets, and videos. Also available on www.hepc.cpha.ca
Youth Strengthening the Circle
Video-2002-general
Six youth, two Elders, and five front line workers worked on the Youth Strengthening the Circle Project, a Harm Reduction project wit the focus of prevention of diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and STDs. The youth trained with Pacific Cimematheque how to film, write a script, direct, act, and edit this video. The video focuses on the choice a young Aboriginal woman faces in going to a party for going to a pow wow. The video is meant to start discussions on the risks of drugs, alcohol, and teen pregnancy, HIV, STDs and Hepatitis.
Chako "To Become" Coming of Age
Video-2002-general
Chee Mamuk, Aboriginal Program, BCCDC, brought six youth from different nations through a month of coming of age training. The youth made drums, regalia, and worked on a wall size carving together. We brought in guest speakers to share traditional teachings around balanced living, respect, coming of age,. We also talked to them about the risks of today of drugs, alcohol, HIV, Hepatitis, and STDs. They started the project with a Blessing Ceremony and ended with a Give Away Ceremony. Learn how we did our project and start a similar project in your community.
www.aidsresourcesask.ca
Internet-HIV/AIDS
APSS has the only HIV/AIDS library in the Prairies recognized by Canadian HIV Resource Centre Network. Offering information on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, and many other related issues to health care providers, schools, community based organizations, and other groups.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpb/lcdc
Internet-general
Public Health Agency of Canada website. Click on English and then Infectious diseases. You'll find information, articles, FAQ, facts and much more on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and STIs.
www.healthcanda.ca/hepc
Internet- Hep C
Public Health Agency of Canada's website on He C. FAQ, Canadian Information Centre, Programs and services, Regional Contacts, Community Action, Care and Treatment, Resource Library and information on Compensation.
www.allnationshope.ca
Internet- HIV/AIDS
A coalition of Aboriginal people, organizations and agencies who care about HIV/AIDS among First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Saskatchewan.
www.hepnet.com
Internet- Hep C
The hepatitis information Network. Numerous articles on hepatitis, news, events, quiz, information for doctors, information for patients.
www.hepc.cpha.ca
Internet- Hep C
Canadian Hepatitis C Information Centre. Resources that they can send you, lend you, and what you can download. Different links to national organizations, provincial and International organizations
www.canadianharmreduction.com
Internet-General
Canadian Harm Reduction Network website. A website designed for individuals and organizations across Canada dedicated to reducing the social, health and economic harms associated with drugs and drug policies.
www.linkup-connexion.ca
Internet-HIV/AIDS
An online Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Information Network. A resource library with education manuals and more information
www.caan.ca
Internet-HIV/AIDS
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network. Resources includes publications, fact sheets, newsletters and press releases.
www.bccdc.org
Internet-General
The website of BC Centre for Disease Control. Health topics from A-Z, Disease Categories, Monitoring and Response, Prevention Control, Clinics, Programs and Services, Statistics, and Resources that are available for downloading
www.ppfc.ca
Internet-General
Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada. Can click on Youth, Parent, and Sexual Health and find information about HIV/AIDS and STIs and many other topics that are of interest to a health professional. Planned Parenthood is a pro-choice, charitable organization dedicated to promoting sexual and reproductive health.
www.gov.mb.ca/health/aids/quiz.html
Internet-HIV/AIDS
Answers to 20 questions that test your knowledge on HIV/AIDS issues.
www.catie.ca
Internet-HIV/AIDS
Treatment Information Exchange, Catie is a national, non-profit organization committed to providing free, current and confidential treatment information for all Canadians living or affected by HIV/AIDS
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dsol-smed/
Internet-general
Disease Surveillance On-line website. Able to pick what type of disease you want to look at, you will be given information on the disease including maps and charts and it can be broken down by gender, age-group and year.
www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/sti.html
Internet-STI
Provides information regarding the occurrence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and the strategies and resources for the prevention, treatment and care of affected individuals in Manitoba.
www.teachingsexualhealth.ca
Internet-general
An innovative website developed by Alberta educators and health professionals to help achieve excellence in teaching sexual health. Able to click on the parent, teacher, or student links to get the information you are looking for.
www.sexualityandu.ca
Internet-general
The ultimate Canadian website devoted to sexual education and information. Provides credible and reliable information on various topics, from STIs, Contraception, lifestyle choices, to talking about sex. Modules divided into 5 groups; teens, adults, parents, teachers, health professionals.
www.canadian-health-network.ca
Internet-general
Brought to you by the Public Health Agency of Canada and major health organizations across the country. Health information for everybody. Choose by groups, health topics, and disease prevention. Provides you with health information plus links to other resources.
www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/sexuality.html
Internet-general
A Manitoba Government Website that provides links and resources on sites to learn more about healthy sexuality.
www.epidemic.org
Internet-Hep C
Provides hepatitis C information. Includes facts, testing information, stories from the fight against hepatitis C, links to other sites and various other resources like video clips, games and puzzles
www.healthcanada.ca/hepc
Internet-Hep C
A Public Health Agency of Canada website for hepatitis C information. Links to FAQ, Canadian Hepatitis C Information, Programs and Services, Regional Contacts, Community Action, Care and Treatment Supports, resource library and information on Compensation.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/std/html
Internet-STI
Sexually Transmitted Disease information for teens. An American website but still provides reliable information on issues teens have questions about. Various topics other than STIs that teens can check out.
www.liver.ca
Internet-Hep C
The Canadian Liver Foundation website. Provides important information about the liver, liver disease, research and other news on the liver.
www.all-about-hepatitisc.com
Internet-Hep C
An American site that is designed to help you learn more about hepatitis C, including the cause, how it is spread, its consequences, how to prevent hepatitis C, and how hepatitis C is diagnosed and treated.
www.herpes-coldsores.com
Internet-STI
Photos and information on different sexually transmitted infections.
www.serc.mb.ca
Internet-general
Sexuality Education Resource Centre (Serc) is a community based, non-profit, pro choice organization committed to promoting universal access to comprehensive, reliable information on reproductive health issues. Lots of resources on HIV/AIDS and STIs.
www.spiderbytes.com
Internet-general
Has information on sexual health for teens, looks at topics on sex, sexuality, health, relationships and puberty.
www.hepatitiscsociety.com
Internet-Hep C
The Hepatitis C Society is a non-profit, national voluntary health organization that fights hepatitis C through prevention, early detection, support, appropriate treatment and comfort. This website provides basic and in-depth information on hepatitis C, and links to other sites.
www.gov.sk.ca/topics/health-safety/
Internet-general
Check the keywords and phrases and you'll find tons of topics. These topics will provide you with tons of other websites, articles and reports on the topic you choose.
www.health.gov.sk.ca/rr_hivaids_needs_know.html
Internet-HIV/AIDS
The reading room on the Government of Saskatchewan Health website provides you with information on what you need to know about HIV/AIDS.
www.health.gov.sk.ca/reading_room.html
Internet-general
Various health issues from A-Z are provided. By clicking on the word that interests you, you'll be given information on that particular issue.
www.aidssida.cpha.ca
Internet-HIV/AIDS
Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre. Produced semi-annually and lists materials on HIV/AIDS that are available for distribution. The materials listed are Canadian resources in the following formats: pamphlets, manuals, reports, posters, fact sheets, and videos.
Primary Health Care
Human resource-general
Primary Health Care Nurses are available to answer any questions, provide you with information or to do a presentation in your classroom.
Primary Health Care Nurse- Corrine Knutson- 687-1364
Primary Health Care Nurse- Marj McNeill- 687-1332
Facts of Life Line
Phoneline-general
1-800-432-1957. A Manitoba province-wide, free and confidential phone line that provides information and referrals on any topic related to sexual and reproductive health. The line is open Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 4:00pm.
Hepatitis C Society of Canada
Phoneline-Hep C
For more information about hepatitis C call: 1800-652-4372.
AIDS/STD Infoline
Phoneline-general
Have any questions regarding AIDS or STDs call 1-800-782-2437
Be S.H.A.R.P
Game/activity-Hep C
A deck 52 playing cards. Each card has a fact on the top of it to provide a player with information on hepatitis C while playing a game. Have fun and learn at once.
HIV/AIDS Phone line
Phoneline-HIV/AIDS
For more information about HIV/AIDS, or to find out about the resources and services in your area, call
Manitoba 1-800-782-2437
Saskatchewan 1-800-667-6876/1-877-210-7623
Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre
Phoneline-HIV/AIDS
If you need to order documents, borrow research information, or require any other assistance in doing your work in the community contact us!!
1-877-999-7740
Jeopardy
Game/activity-general
Bring the sights and sounds of the television show Jeopardy to your classroom. Design action games just for your curriculum. Quiz any subject matter. HIV/AIDS, Hep C, STI game already created for your use. It is easy to write your own clues without even having to use a computer. Includes wireless remotes, electronic scoreboard, all you'll need is a television.
www.bccdc.org/content.php?item=38
Internet-general
A website from BC Centre for Disease Control. A site that provides print off color overheads, and facilitators notes from the "the teaching Kits" HIV/AIDS, STDs, TB and Hepatitis" These manuals are geared for the Aboriginal community.