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AIDS Awareness Week - Nov. 26 to Dec. 1, 2007 WORLD AIDS DAY - Dec 1, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AIDS Awareness Week's focus is to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS, reduce the discrimination faced by those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, and to promote safer sex practices.
Currently, there are approximately 58,000 Canadians living with HIV/AIDS and it is estimated that 25% aren't aware of their HIV status. Every day in Canada, 11 people are infected with HIV, and unfortunately, thousands of Canadians still face HIV-related stigma and discrimination. For more information about AIDS Awareness Week campaigns, check out the links from previous campaigns: UNAIDS - World AIDS Campaign-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS Click here to download list of events.
Community Awareness Booth – All week, CCHA partnering members participate with an information booth with pamphlets and posters, staffed by community organizations and volunteers – First Canadian Centre – in the +15 between FCC and TD Square, at 350 – 7th Avenue SW.
An interactive workshop exploring
the influence of political and socio-economic inequities as it relates
to the spread of HIV/AIDS. The workshop is called BEADS and will accommodate
about 30
Open forum discussion on HIV and Leadership in honour of World AIDS Day. This free event will take place at the new Calgary Cares Centre located at Sunalta Professional Building located at 110, 1603 – 10th Avenue SW. To RSVP contact Jessica Leech at (403) 508-2500 or email jleech@aidscalgary.org Wed, Nov. 28 7– 8 pm - Southern Alberta Clinic Get the latest research and treatment information. Presented by Dr. J. Gill. For individuals living with HIV and those who are interested. Location TBA. To RSVP, please contact Jaclyn Height at 272-2912 or email info@thesharpfoundation.com. Thurs, Nov. 29 10am-Noon - Canadian Housing & Renewal Assoc. Teleforum on research regarding HIV and housing. Presentations from the Calgary Health Region, The Sharp Foundation, Ontario TV Treatment Network, and the National AIDS Housing Coalition. Register at www.thesharpfoundation.com. Fri, Nov. 30, 5pm - 9pm - Sat., Dec. 1 - Youth forum on HIV/AIDS This unique forum aims to empower youth to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in their own communities by teaching hands-on skills in creative media workshops – The Kahanoff Conference Centre, 1202 Centre Street SE. This is a FREE event but participants MUST register at info@yeahnow.org www.youthforum.yeahnow.org
A Memorial Service remembering
and honoring those of our community that have passed. A brief presentation
and light refreshments provided at the Calgary Cares Centre, 110, 1603
Walk the prayer Labyrinth
in recognition of World AIDS Day. For more details on the Labyrinth,
and the event itself, follow this link:
A brief presentation by Hilda Shilliday, sharing her experience volunteering with various AIDS related organizations in Uganda. This Grandmothers to Grandmothers event supports the aims of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, in partnership with Woodcliff United Church. A free event with coffee and refreshments at Woodcliff United Church – 5010 Spruce Drive SW.
Rainbow Community Church &
AIDS Calgary – Memorial event in partnership with Twisted Element
at 1006 - 11th Avenue Sat, Dec. 1, 8pm ISCCA and Twisted Element Benefit and show in support of Beswick House. Doors at 8pm. Twisted Element. 1006 11th Avenue SW. Mon., Dec. 3, 10am - 2pm - Mount Royal College An Information Awareness Fair. AIDS Calgary will be working with the Positive Spaces group at MRC to provide information, free condoms and resources in recognition of World AIDS Day 2007. |
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