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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to carry out our important work in solidarity with the many Indigenous communities and individuals living and working across them. As we do this, we must recognize the inherent Indigenous rights and title to the lands that we live on. The territory upon which the OAN offices are located is within the lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. Today, this land is still

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Honour Roll Awards Are Back!

The OAN Honour Roll has recognized over 120 outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions to Ontario’s HIV response. It has become one of Ontario’s most esteemed awards within the HIV/AIDS movement.  We are excited to host the awards again in early 2025. We are continuing to accept nominations. Nominate someone for one of the following awards:

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2025

Together, let us work toward a future where ACB individuals living with or affected by HIV can access the care, support, and respect they deserve. By addressing systemic anti-Black racism, we can make significant progress toward 95-95-95 goals and the ultimate objective of getting to zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. Every action we take brings us closer to ending the HIV epidemic and fostering thriving, equitable communities. Resources: To support ongoing efforts in addressing these challenges, we encourage individuals and organizations to connect with the following resources: visit your local AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs), explore the

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