THN Update
Updates from the Toronto HIV/AIDS Network for the weeks of January 14 - January 20
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SAVE THE DATE: Opening Doors Toronto 2020
February 24th & 25th at The 519
Theme: Crossing new Thresholds: Emerging Doors to Care
Registrations will open next week
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Pride Toronto 2020
Festival Weekend; June 26-28 2020
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THN's (ASOs) Calendar of Upcoming Events
Monthly recurring ASOs programming is available on the calendar of events
THN Updates are sent to member organisations, working group members, and other community partners who have indicated they wish to receive them.
THN e-Newsletter submission guidelines
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Community News & Information
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 Toronto People with AIDS Network announce new Director of Programs & Services, Ian McKnight
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 2020 City Budget: All the events, new research, and the latest coverage. City of Toronto budget page.
2020 City Budget: Digging into the Staff-Recommended Budget
 Those who wish to comment on the issues, or support our recommendations, may send a written submission to the Clerk of the Committee at the email below by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020. E-mail: comm-financeaffairs@ola.org
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 The Ontario government gave notice in 2018 that the proclamation of the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) would occur “early 2020”. However, on December 31, 2019, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services informed us and updated their website that ONCA will not be proclaimed in early 2020. |
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 After 13 years at HALCO (and almost 40 years since her first involvement with legal clinics), Jill McNall, community legal worker extraordinaire, will be retiring. Jill’s impact on countless people in the HIV and legal clinic communities (and beyond) is incredibly profound. Her skills, dedication, dependability and thoughtfulness are matched only by her kindness. Jill is the definition of a mensch. Among many things, we will miss her keen attention to detail as well as fantastic ability to effectively use plain language to convey complex legal issues. While it is incredibly difficult to imagine HALCO and the clinic system without Jill, and while we will miss her something terrible, we could not be happier for her as she heads into retirement.
To read a message from Jill, please see page 18 of HALCO’s recent newsletter.
Please join us in celebrating Jill’s contribution to justice in Ontario. The party commences at 5.30pm on Thursday, January 23 at the Duke of Cornwall (400 University Ave. #100, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S5). |
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JUMPSTART! Is a workshop series for gay, bi and queer men who have recently been diagnosed with HIV. Learn more about HIV treatment options, the doctor/patient relationship, sexual health and emotional wellness.
Totally outRIGHT Toronto is a Sexual Health Leadership Youth Group for Gay/Bi/Queer men focused on HIV prevention and sexual health. (It’s designed to be inclusive of trans men, racialized men and men living with HIV.) Totally outRIGHT Toronto happens Feb 1 st, 8 th, 22 nd and 29 th For more information and to register
Wellness is a free 8-week group program on wellness for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. This program focused on issues brought to the group by members, notably loneliness, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, well-being, and more.The program starts Tuesday, February 11 at ACT, from 6:30 to 8:30 – until Tuesday March 31
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The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention HIV/TB Conference seeks to help its audience to understand HIV and TB in today's world. Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Toronto. Registration required before 24 January 2020.
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HIV Basics will be offered through their blended learning program, which combines a six-week online course with a webinar meeting. Starts on February 17th, 2020 and concludes with an interactive webinar on March 23, 2020
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Community Health Forum:
Exploring the struggles of marginalized populations of women attaining women-centered HIV care in clinical and community settings. Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 7 - 9 pm at Ramada Plaza Hotel (300 Jarvis Street) A light buffet will be served at 6:30 pm. This event is accessible and admission is free!
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Opportunities for Engagement
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Is seeking a Harm Reduction Worker. Application deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
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Is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager. Application deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
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Volunteer & Board Opportunities
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The OAN is actively recruiting new Board Members! We’re accepting applications for two Director positions. One of these must be from the Northern Region and both must be people living with HIV. To apply, fill out the form (found here) and email it to governance@oan.red by Friday, January 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
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PWA is developing a service and support hub for individuals living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs). This new initiative will be called the PHA Hub.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help us better understand how this PHA Hub can help you and those in your lives living with HIV/AIDS.
This survey will expire after January 24th with a chance of winning $250. |
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