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Reconciliation in Action: Guidance for Ontario’s HIV Sector

The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has further challenged would-be allies to move from intentions to action. In October 2018, at the Ontario AIDS Network’s HIV Sector Leadership Symposium, a Reconciliation in Action Working Group was formed. It was recognized that for most of the sector’s organizations, there is much work to be done, but that guidance is needed to support that work. Following creation of the Reconciliation in Action Working Group during the Ontario AIDS Network’s 2018 Leadership Symposium, organizations within our sector agreed that we must begin and/or renew

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NDTRC 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Today, on September 30th, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned, and the ongoing impact of colonization on Indigenous communities. As we reflect, it’s important to remember that reconciliation is not confined to a single day on our calendar. Commitment to truth and reconciliation must extend throughout the year. The work to address the historical and ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples requires our regular attention and action.  We encourage you to take some time to learn about the stories of

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Indigenizing & Decolonizing Your Workplace: Upcoming Training for OAN Executive Directors, Managers, and Senior Leaders

The Ontario AIDS Network (OAN) is pleased to invite members to an important learning opportunity: Indigenizing & Decolonizing Your Workplace, facilitated by Indigenous Works. REGISTER NOW Date: November 6, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ESTLocation: Zoom This interactive session will support leaders in taking practical steps toward decolonizing and indigenizing their workplace systems — including leadership practices, human resources, partnerships, and strategy. Participants will also explore how the Two-Eyed Seeing framework can guide organizations in building more inclusive, respectful, and culturally safe environments.

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