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Virtual Launch, Because She Cares (BSC) Spoken Word Films
To commemorate Love Positive Women and Black History Month, the BSC collective will be hosting a virtual launch of the Because She Cares films. "Because She Cares" is a spoken word film series that documents the experiences of African women living with HIV employed in...
African, Caribbean and Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – February 7, 2022
February 7th, is African, Caribbean and Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Canada. Each year, this is a day for Ontario's HIV/AIDS sector to pause for conversations and increase awareness. It is a time to highlight the work of Black HIV/AIDS organizations and...
Workshops for Frontline Staff Proactive Responses to Vicarious Trauma
This workshop is created for frontline healthcare, harm reduction, support service providers, and educators working with people living with, at risk for, & affected by HIV and people who use drugs. The primary intention for this program is to strengthen...
Storytelling Through Photography – A Newcomer Journey
Are you a Convention refugee, permanent resident, or a new Canadian? If you answered yes, the Storytelling Through Photography project is for you.The Photovoice Project is storytelling through photography. Participants will take and use photo images to capture aspects...
GMSH HIV Plotlines: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Gay Men's Health Alliance (GMSH) is proud to present: HIV Plotlines - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Hosted by queer film and TV writer JP Larocque and drag performer and HIV activist Jade Elektra, this 14-part series examines popular film and TV from the last 40...
Office Closure
In the interest of maintaining the health and wellness of our staff team, the OAN office will be closed effective March 17, 2020.
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