The OAN is seeking new board members to contribute to strategically leading the organization and helping us meet our mandate. Serving on the Board is an extraordinary opportunity for someone who is passionate about Ontario’s HIV sector. We are currently accepting Board nominations from across the province, but we’re especially looking to fill a seat from Northern Ontario. We strongly encourage nominations from individuals who are People Living with HIV, in line with our commitment to meaningful involvement. If you are interested in serving on the OAN Board, or have any questions, please complete the nomination form (below) and email it
Read More →We are proud to share the Ontario AIDS Network’s new Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 — a bold, community-informed roadmap for strengthening Ontario’s HIV response over the next three years. This plan reflects the realities our sector is navigating: funding instability, healthcare access gaps, stigma, and the growing needs of people aging with HIV. It also reflects the strength of our network and our shared commitment to a more equitable, united, and resilient future. Explore the full plan now!
Read More →Standing Together for Life Ontario AIDS Network – Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Working Group reflects on International Overdose Awareness Day On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the many lives lost to overdose, honour those living with grief, and recommit ourselves to action against this preventable tragedy. This year, our reflections come in the midst of a deeply troubling reality. Ontario is in the grip of an ongoing toxic drug crisis, one that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and continues to devastate families and communities with death rates surpassing the height of the AIDS crisis. The death
Read More →This year marks the 50th year of Prisoners’ Justice Day (PJD), and 50 years of prisoner solidarity and organizing for action both within and outside prisons across Ontario. This anniversary comes at a time when we are seeing legislation, both provincial and national, that is fast-tracking the criminalization of the people we work with. Provincially, the Community Care and Recovery Act, the Safer Municipalities Act and the Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act, and federally, the Strong Borders Act, are examples of current legislation that have serious implications for people who face disproportionate risk related to HIV
Read More →OAN member, the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is a historic agency in the HIV sector. It is the country’s first AIDS Service Organization (ASO) and a pillar of support for people living with HIV in Toronto. We are saddened to learn about ACT’s upcoming closure. We send our deepest appreciation and thanks to all the staff, volunteers, and leaders who dedicated themselves to this work. In this significant moment, it is crucial that this closure not be misinterpreted as a sign that HIV is no longer an issue. With the inaccessibility of medications, miseducation and stigma of HIV, a
Read More →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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