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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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OAN Board of Directors – 2025 Update!

Following OAN’s Annual General Meeting and the publication of our Annual Report, we are pleased to share the following updates from our Board of Directors: We are excited to welcome four new Board members: Xavier, Bokani, Myles, and Rael. We are also pleased to announce that Co-Chair Claudia Medina and Treasurer Tim McClemont have been re-elected for their second terms. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Randy Davis, who has completed two full terms and is stepping down from the Board. Randy is a Canadian advocate, speaker, and consultant dedicated to advancing HIV awareness, education, and inclusion. He transformed his

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WORLD AIDS DAY 2025

The Ontario AIDS Network (OAN) honours people living with HIV, remembers those we have lost, and recognizes the communities, peer workers, and organizations that continue to lead the response in Ontario. HIV is not just a health issue; it is a mirror of whose lives are valued, whose rights are protected, and whose voices are heard. The epidemic in Ontario continues to disproportionately affect African, Caribbean and Black communities, Indigenous Peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people who use drugs, women, trans and non-binary people, migrants, sex workers, and people in prisons or institutional settings. These inequities are rooted in racism, colonialism, homophobia,

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Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (IAAW) 2025

The Ontario AIDS Network (OAN) stands in solidarity with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and with Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse community members during Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (IAAW), observed each year beginning on World AIDS Day. This week is a time to honour Indigenous leadership, recognize the strength and resilience of communities, and reaffirm our shared commitment to ending HIV-related stigma and discrimination. We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonialism, systemic racism, intergenerational trauma, and inequitable access to healthcare, all of which contribute to disproportionate HIV outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. These experiences reflect longstanding failures in health and social

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