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Updates from the Toronto HIV/AIDS Network
for the Week of September 28 - October 4
Things to do in Toronto this weekend 

Toronto HIV/AIDS Network

 
Staffing Updates at THN
   Welcomes Dunstan James as the new SDWG Manager  
 
THN's Volunteer Core Training  starts on Tuesday, October 12th, . This 7 module training program takes place virtually over a 4-5 week period on  Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 pm to 9 pm. Facilitated by Community Partners and Subject Matter Professionals. Please contact Murray or Brian or our Member Agency Volunteer Coordinator for more information. Space is limited

OESHI 

OHTN releases new report: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Ontario, 2020.

Vaccine Certificates

Get your proof of vaccination status to eat indoors at restaurants and bars, to enter a gym, movie theatre, sporting venue, or concert, and to use a large meeting and event space in Ontario.

To download your proof of vaccination, click here.

Employment Opportunities

Casey House is seeking a Clinical Leader, Day Health Program.

Application Deadline: October 2, 2021.
Fife House is seeking a Director of Development.

Application Deadline: October 4, 2021.
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network is seeking a Senior lead, communications and KTE.

Application Deadline: Until filled.
Realize is looking for a Program Assistant

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Volunteer Opportunities

Let's Stop AIDS is  seeking a Accounting Bookkeeper,  CFO/VP FinanceVolunteer Engagement Coordinator, Content Developer (Tik Tok), Social Media Content Developer, and a Communications Manager.

Application Deadlines:
Accounting Bookkeeper, CFO/VP Finance: September 30, 2021
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator: October 1, 2021;
Content Developer (Tik Tok), Social Media Content Developer: October 5, 2021
Communications Manager: November 3, 2021
PWA is  seeking Board of Director and Committee Members.

Application Deadline: November 8, 2021

Annual General Meetings

CATIE 2021 Annual Meeting

CATIE will again be hosting an online Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

For more information about the meeting, click here.

Community Programming

Yoga at the Park with Pong, will take place on Saturday, Oct 2, 2021. Currently there are still spots for the event.

Check out CATIE's upcoming online programs!
 

Dealing with the delta wave: COVID-19 update for communities affected by HIV
September 29, 2021, 12:30 p.m. EDT

Ontario’s overdose crisis: Addressing inhalation and stimulant use
October 5, 2021, noon EDT

Peer navigation for Indigenous women in HIV and hepatitis C care
October 27, 2021, 1 to 2:30 p.m. EDT

For a more complete listing of online events, visit https://www.catie.ca/en/news/events.

 
The Government of Canada is empowering communities across the country to respond to systemic racism and racial discrimination through many initiatives, including the programs, initiatives, and funding opportunities through the  Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat.

You'll find some interesting funding initiatives which may be relevant to your agency or to your clients in the Supporting our Communities section, including:

Surveys & Studies

Decriminalization of Drugs in Toronto Survey
 
Toronto Public Health has initiated a process to request an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for the possession of all drugs for personal use (also referred to as decriminalization).

If approved, a decriminalization request for the City of Toronto would mean an exemption from criminal penalties for the possession of drugs for personal use within the City of Toronto's boundaries.

Complete this online survey  by September 27, 2021 and share your thoughts!

Alternatively, you can submit feedback via email directly to Toronto Public Health at TPHconsult@toronto.ca. All feedback received will be read and thoroughly considered. 

The Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization (CCRHC) has launched a community consultation regarding proposed Criminal Code reforms to limit HIV criminalization.
 
This consultation will take place between August 23 – October 22, 2021 via an online survey.

Additional consultations will be led by community-based organizations. If you would like to organize a consultation in or with your community, contact us here: ccrhc.ccrcv@gmail.com.
 
Please share this information among your networks!

For more information, please contact India Annamanthadoo, Policy Analyst, HIV Legal Network  at iannamanthadoo@hivlegalnetwork.ca. 

The Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) is undertaking two national needs assessments for capacity building of social and health care providers who serve LGBTQ+ South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indo-Caribbean people. This project is funded by the Women and Gender Equality Canada. 
  
The two national needs assessments: 
  • Service Provider Survey: eligible participants are social and health care providers. The survey is available in English and French. 
  • Service User survey: eligible Participants are South Asian, Middle Eastern, or Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ people who are residing in Canada and are 18 years old or older. The survey is available in English, French, Hindi, Tamil, Arabic, and Farsi. 
For more information or inquiries, please contact:  

COVID-19 Resources

Information about COVID-19 and People living with HIV
COVID-19 continues to affect the operations of our city and our daily lives. Here are some quick links to fact sheets and websites that we think are helpful to have at your fingertips.

Vaccination Policies

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Employers: Establishing a Vaccination Policy for Your Workplace

FAQ for Employers of Health Care Workers and Office Staff

Province of Ontario enforcement protocols and vaccine certificate

Vaccinations

City Immunization Clinics

Getting an Additional Dose if You Received a Vaccine Outside of Ontario/Canada

City of Toronto Vaccine Webpage

City of Toronto Vaccination Dashboard

Vaccinated Against COVID-19? What does it mean to me?

COVD-19 vaccine Fact Sheet for seniors

COVID-19 and People living with HIV Fact Sheet

Testing

COVID-19 Testing Information

Shopper's Drug Mart Locations providing rapid COVID-19 Tests

Any resources you access that you'd like to see added? Let us know.
Website
THN's (ASOs) Calendar of Upcoming Events
Monthly recurring ASOs programming is available on the calendar of events (taking COVID-19 impact into consideration).

Have something you'd like included? Check our guidelines and submission information.

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