February 7th, is African, Caribbean and Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Canada.
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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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Following his first-time public disclosure on CBC radio that he was diagnosed HIV-positive in 2005, media personality Shaun Proulx begins a #ThoughtRevolution about the way we treat ourselves and one another simply for being human. Travelling to Truro, Nova Scotia, Shaun introduces us to a man who was diagnosed HIV-positive in the 1980’s – while he was married, with children. A conversation about resilience, hope, empowerment and joy – no matter what.
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The Anglican Diocese of Toronto invites you to attend a World AIDS Day Vigil service Sunday December 1, 2013 – 3:00 pm Saint Peter’s Anglican Church 188 Carlton Street (east of Sherbourne on Carlton) www.stpetercarlton.ca Guest Speaker: Yvette Perreault Director, AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Project of Ontario Sponsored by the parish of St. Peter’s Anglican Church and the Diocese of Toronto HIV&AIDS Network. For information contact 416-363-6021 ext 236 or dgraydon@toronto.anglican.ca
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The OAN is proud to release “NOW WHAT? The Possibilities of Disclosure – A Guide by HIV Positive People for AIDS Service Organizations and Their Allies“ What This Guide Is About This is a guidebook about the many aspects of healthy disclosure and non‐disclosure of HIV status by people with HIV/AIDS. The guide was created by people with HIV/AIDS to help AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) in supporting people with HIV/AIDS who are wondering about disclosure: Why? To whom? When? How? The guidebook is rooted in the lived experience of PHAs. It grew from a desire by PHAs to create a perspective
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