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Education Primary immunodeficiency disorders are very rare and misunderstood.
ImmUnity Canada empowers people with primary immunodeficiency disorders to live well. That means people with chronic illness and exhaustion often go undiagnosed for years. Life with PI can be isolating and lonely, but we are not alone. ImmUnity Canada is a not-for-profit charitable organization that provides a community for people and families impacted by primary immunodeficiency. We advocate for
Rick returns to northern Norway, by way of Zoom to explore a paper of Dr Blix’s that explores the story of Inga, a Sami woman who tells of her experience as a child being asked to move to the south by a teacher in her community. The reaction of her mother to this offer, and its impact in Inga’s life offer insight into the power of culture in creating the conditions for the best health outcomes. There were also resonances with Dr Bodil’s own journey with her Sami Culture. Better health outcomes are more than the best diagnostic tools - stories heal as well.
Listen to all of Season 4 now, wherever you get your podcasts!
immunitycanada.org/slice-of-pi
06/21/2026
Register to attend this week's Eastern Canada CommUnity Connect group! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3_-4TEafRIamlc96S8ZeHA #/registration
Our groups are hosted by caring volunteers with lived experience of Primary Immunodeficiency. Volunteers encourage a sense of community, a welcoming environment and helpful discussions, ensuring everyone is listened to and supports one another. You can attend whichever CommUnity Connect group best fits your schedule. You must be over the age of 18 to join. Events are free but registration is required. Feel free to drop-in at any point during the session, and stay for as long as you'd like. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3_-4TEafRIamlc96S8ZeHA #/registration
In this episode, Rick will examine what it means to employ playfulness in narrative inquiry settings. In particular, what it looks like to remain attentive to a sense of uncertainty, and to remain open to surprise as well as the necessity and possibilities of playfulness in narrative care with older adults.
Listen to all of Season 4 now, wherever you get your podcasts!
immunitycanada.org/slice-of-pi
06/15/2026
Register to attend this week's Nation-Wide CommUnity Connect group! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/noeOCZbSRTaWf_F6M5vk9Q #/registration
Our groups are hosted by caring volunteers with lived experience of Primary Immunodeficiency. Volunteers encourage a sense of community, a welcoming environment and helpful discussions, ensuring everyone is listened to and supports one another. You can attend whichever CommUnity Connect group best fits your schedule. You must be over the age of 18 to join. Events are free but registration is required. Feel free to drop-in at any point during the session, and stay for as long as you'd like.
Register to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/noeOCZbSRTaWf_F6M5vk9Q #/registration
06/09/2026
Applications for the Christine Duncan Higher Education Scholarships are now open!
If you are a young person affected by primary immunodeficiency and currently enrolled in a Canadian higher education program, we invite you to apply for this program.
Applications will close July 15th.
Learn more and apply: https://immunitycanada.org/2026/06/07/apply-now-for-the-christine-duncan-memorial-scholarships/
06/07/2026
Register to attend this week's Prairie Provinces CommUnity Connect group!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FTKpGfYRQ6qmzif_B37Iuw #/registration
Our groups are hosted by caring volunteers with lived experience of Primary Immunodeficiency. Volunteers encourage a sense of community, a welcoming environment and helpful discussions, ensuring everyone is listened to and supports one another. You can attend whichever CommUnity Connect group best fits your schedule. You must be over the age of 18 to join. Events are free but registration is required. Feel free to drop-in at any point during the session, and stay for as long as you'd like.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FTKpGfYRQ6qmzif_B37Iuw #/registration
06/04/2026
ImmUnity Canada is inviting our members to complete our 2026 membership survey. Your feedback will help us better understand who our community is as well as the experiences and needs of the immunodeficiency community in Canada, and what issues matter the most to you. Take part and be entered in a prize draw for a $100 giftcard.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCFFJ9M
06/01/2026
Delve into the links between Primary Immunodeficiency and autoimmune disorders with immunologist and rheumatologist, Dr. Terry Harville. This webinar will provide an introduction to this overlap of conditions that some patients experience, focusing on ‘why?’, ‘how’? and ‘what would be useful to know as a patient?’
Bring your questions and join Terry for our post-presentation Q and A session.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F6AxFYmnQmitQYH6WKPI2A #/registration
05/28/2026
If you're interested in joining the tcs Toronto Waterfront 5k, we're looking for runners, walkers, or wheelers, to join our organization for the Charity Challenge: https://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/charity-challenge/
Looking for a way to run the sold out full or half marathon? New this year the event is offering additional bibs through their Bibs4Change program!
Register here, or donate to a runner's team! https://raceroster.com/events/2026/111134/2026-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organizations -description
05/22/2026
Thank you to Steve, host of our Men's Social Group, for sharing your story and raising awareness of primary immunodeficiency!
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#602-620 View Street
Victoria, BC
V8W1J6
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| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |