February 7th, is African, Caribbean and Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Canada.
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The Board of Directors of PASAN is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Rowe as Executive Director. She will start on July 6th, 2015. Janet is a seasoned leader with over 13 years in senior management positions in not-for-profit agencies, and over 15 years working in the HIV/AIDS sector. She was Executive Director of Voices of Positive Women from 2001 to 2005, Coordinator of the Women’s Community Development program at the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). More recently she was the Director of Programs and Community Services at the 519 Church Street Community Centre, from 2005 to 2013. “We’re
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PENELOPE MARGARET HOLETON (nee RATHBONE)December 20, 1941 – May 8, 2015 It is with sadness that we mourn the death of Penelope Holeton, a recipient of the 1999 Ontario AIDS Network Honour Roll and 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal from the HIV/AIDS sector. Penelope spent her lifetime dedicated to support and care for others, culminating in the founding of The Teresa Group, Canada’s first community-based charitable organization specifically serving children affected by HIV and AIDS and their families. Committed to making a difference, Penelope was a dedicated volunteer to multiple organizations, a pillar within the Anglican community, an
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Nominations for OAN Elections are now currently open. Please find below the nomination forms for the seats up for election this year, as well as the list of OAN regular member agencies according to region. It’s always nice to know who is in your region when discussing potential board nominations, as each regional caucus will have the responsibility to endorse candidates for election at the AGM. Anyone who is a voting representative or non-voting participant appointed by Regular Members in good standing of the Ontario AIDS Network is eligible to apply or be nominated. The “Designated” seats are open to
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December 1st, World AIDS Day, Monday evening at St. Peter’s Church on Carlton Street in Toronto the OAN is partnering with the Anglican Archdiocese of Greater Toronto to create a service that invites all of us to “Be Part of the Light, Fight HIV stigma.” Three HIV positive speakers will share their own powerful stories of resilience in fighting HIV Stigma. National Aboriginal Bishop Mark L. MacDonald is guest speaker, a smudging ceremony and drumming will be part of the service. Participants will be invited to light candles of remembrance for those lost to AIDS and of resilience for those
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It is with sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Robert Remis, former head of the Ontario HIV Epidemiologic Monitoring Unit. Dr. Remis died on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Dr. Remis was appointed as head of the unit in 1996 when it was established as a joint undertaking of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the University of Toronto.
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The Ontario AIDS Network is very pleased to congratulate Ron Rosenes, long-time volunteer, HIV activist and advocate, on being among the 86 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Ron has been public about his HIV status for more than 25 years and as a volunteer, he has contributed immensely to our work in Ontario, and in work across Canada and internationally.In 1987, Ron was formally diagnosed with HIV. At a time when AIDS was greatly feared, Ron soon became a public spokesperson for access to treatment. Our work in Ontario has benefitted immensely from Ron’s intellect, energy and passion.
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In accordance with OAN By-Law #3, Section 6.04(a)(v) which states: At least 60 days prior to the annual Members’ meeting, the Governance Committee shall send to the Members a list of the candidates duly nominated and vetted by the Governance Committee. Below is the list of candidates that have put forward nominations for the seats up for election: At-Large Non-Designated Seat – Richard Hubley Central Non-Designated Seat – Joanne Lindsay Western Designated Seat – Les Bowman Eastern Designated Seat – Nominations will be accepted from the floor; nomination forms will be provided at the meeting By-Law #3, section 6.04(e) Nominations
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Below is a list of OAN regular member agencies according to region as well as nomination forms for the seats up for election this year. It’s always nice to know who is in your region when discussing potential board nominations, as each regional caucus will have the responsibility to endorse candidates for election at the AGM. Anyone who is a voting representative or non-voting participant appointed by Regular Members in good standing of the Ontario AIDS Network is eligible to apply or be nominated. The “Designated” seats are open to those people who are living with HIV and are comfortable
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We acknowledge that Greater involvement of people with HIV/AIDS (GIPA) is never achieved once and for all; it is a goal and commitment that must be continually renewed. GIPA is a practice, not a project, and is similar to all other accountabilities of healthy HIV organizing and service delivery. Our practices in AIDS service organizations (ASOs) must be continually re-evaluated in light of the changing realities of HIV/AIDS and of those living with it. To learn more about the Ontario Accord, click here.
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On November 26, The Ontario AIDS Network was pleased to host the 2013 Honour Roll Reception at the University of Toronto’s Hart House. The Ontario AIDS Network presented the following Honour Roll Awards: Social Justice in HIV/AIDS Award was presented to the Prisoners with AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN) The Person with HIV/AIDS Leadership Award was presented to Henry Luyombya The Community Partners Award was presented to Fanta Ongoiba Over 125 guests attended the reception, joining us in celebration of the achievements of the Honour Roll Awards recipients. Entertainment included African Drummers Amara Kante drummers who energized the room with
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