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Toronto HIV/AIDS Network Update for
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Black History Month Black Resistance is Black Existence The Black History Month 2023 theme, “Black Resistance,” explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings, colonization. Black history is every day, Black futures are built every day. This work is also yours to take up - within your families, workplaces, communities, and more importantly within yourself. Commit to unlearning biases and actively address racism, internalized and otherwise.
Dream with us about a future free of anti-Blackness and homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. It's up to each of us to ensure that this work never stops.. |
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 | As part of Black History Month, the Collective is thrilled to share their logo, designed by Jameel Nehmbard (he/him), known more as Legacy. A member of the Collective, Legacy has also been actively involved in Toronto's ballroom community for 10+ years. He is formally known as Godfather Legacy Constantine of the Kiki House of Constantine in the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance. |
| The 519 events, and services aim to create affirming spaces for everyone. Some programs - such as Black Mental Health Wellness Hub and Black Youth Gathering - were specifically created in response to the current and emerging realities of Black 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Whether specific or general, all our programs seek to offer safe spaces for Black 2SLGBTQ+ communities to gather, grow, and thrive... |
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| BIPOC Harm Reduction Health Fair Culturally relevant health and wellness fair offer exhibits and experts covering areas such as health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, harm reduction, sample giveaways, prizes, screening & testing and other community services. Friday, March 10 from 4 to 9p. |
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Introduction to Anti-Black Racism. This self-directed e-module provides base knowledge of Black people’s history in Canada including experiences of slavery and colonization and the origins and ongoing challenges of anti-Black racism. I invite you to begin this February by clicking on this link as a first step in increasing your knowledge and being a catalyst for change. |
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| Black Queer Youth (BQY) is a weekly drop-in group where we celebrate Black queer and trans spectrum people’s experiences and accomplishments. It is a space dedicated to your creativity and desires. It is a safer space for you to express your whole self. Explore what gender or (a)sexuality means to you. Connect to Afro-centric health and wellness supports. Share skills and talents with peers and group mentors. Find support to achieve your short and long term goals.
Food and TTC tokens provided. When: Thursday, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
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| BBlack History Month is an opportunity for the City of Toronto to recognize the past and present contributions that Black Canadians make to the life of Toronto in such areas as education, medicine, art, culture, public service, economic development, politics and human rights. All exhibits and events are free unless noted. The City annually proclaims Black History Month and works continually throughout the year on the goals defined by the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism, which was endorsed by City Council in 2017. A full schedule of events and activities occurring in 2023 is listed here |
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This forum will be held LIVE at the 519. Come join us for an evening of celebrating blackness! A meal will be provided before the talk. See poster or the Community Health Forum website for more details! | |
| Toronto Ballroom SceneThis month we are learning about Toronto’s Ballroom Scene. What is Ballroom? This is taken from the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA) website: Following the model of the underground 1920's NewYork Ballroom Scene of sex education, security, visibility, acceptance and support. This close-knit community of mostly black and Latinx LGBTQIA+ folx, some as young as 13 years old. Many Youth who have been displaced by their biological family is able to find asylum in their Ballroom.Joining us will be a panel of prominent black figures in the Ballroom scene: Legendary Founding Father Twysted Siriano Miyake-Mugler Legendary Tamar 007 Miyake-Mulger Father GQ Telfar Balenciaga Father Notis (TD) Poseida Del Core
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 | The Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) Review PanelThe Toronto Urban Health Fund (TUHF) is a Toronto Public Health (TPH) program that provides funding for community-based HIV prevention and substance use initiatives. TUHF’s goal is to support projects that deliver effective prevention services to populations that are at risk of HIV and substance use in the City of Toronto. The review of TUHF funding proposals is made by the TUHF Review Panel and the TUHF Indigenous Review Panel. The Review Panels work with TUHF staff to review applications and make funding allocation recommendations to the Board of Health. |
| TUHF is seeking review panel members for the 2023 funding cycle. Individuals who are knowledgeable of HIV and substance use issues in Toronto, have experience delivering HIV prevention; harm reduction; and child and youth resiliency programs and services; or have lived experience in HIV or substance use are encouraged to participate. If you are interested in becoming a member of the TUHF Review Panel, review the TUHF Review Panel Terms of Reference and apply to become a member of the TUHF Review Panel. If you are interested in becoming a member of the TUHF Indigenous Review Panel, review the TUHF Indigenous Review Panel Terms of Reference and apply to become a member of the TUHF Indigenous Review Panel.
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| Application deadline is February 28, 2023 Review panel members are expected to commit to attending 4 full-day review meetings (1 orientation day, 2 review meeting days, and 1 appeal meeting day), plus independent review of two proposals (~2 hrs per proposal). TUHF will provide remunerations of $125 for attendance at each full-day meetings and completion of two proposal reviews. For more information, visit TUHF website or speak with a Community Project Grants Officer at Telephone: 416-338-0900, Email: tuhf@toronto.ca
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 | Stunning News from City Hall, Strong Mayor Powers, & the Budget Vote Friday evening, the Toronto Star broke the story that Mayor Tory had been in a relationship with a former staff member from his office which came to an end last month. The mayor indicated that the relationship started during the pandemic when the former staffer was in his employ. Shortly after this stunning news became public, Othe mayor announced his intention to resign from office at a hastily-organized press conference. The mayor’s announcement that he would resign has raised many questions about the final budget vote, set for Wednesday, February 15, and the operation of Council going forward under strong mayor powers (or not).
So what has the Budget Committee asked of Mayor Tory? City of Toronto’s Budget Committee could make changes to the staff-recommended budget, with the final decisions resting with Council. Under the new strong mayor powers, the Committee no longer has the authority to vote on changes to the budget. It is only permitted to make requests of the mayor, effectively reducing its power to an advisory body. Call to Action - Dear Mayor Tory Have a Heart and Budget for a Kinder City | |
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 | Poverty Reduction Strategy update
The City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Office is looking to garner feedback and input from those working directly on the front lines to reduce poverty in the city. Every four years, the Poverty Reduction Strategy is updated to best reflect the needs and priorities of Toronto residents, as well as those who work directly on the front lines to reduce poverty within the city.
Click here to open the survey. The survey includes a sectioPoverty Reduction Strategy update
The City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Office is looking to garner feedback and input from those working directly on the front lines to reduce poverty in the city. Every four years, the Poverty Reduction Strategy is updated to best reflect the needs and priorities of Toronto residents, as well as those who work directly on the front lines to reduce poverty within the city. |
| Poverty Reduction Strategy update
The City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Office is looking to garner feedback and input from those working directly on the front lines to reduce poverty in the city. Every four years, the Poverty Reduction Strategy is updated to best reflect the needs and priorities of Toronto residents, as well as those who work directly on the front lines to reduce poverty within the city.
Click here to open the survey. The survey includes a sectioPoverty Reduction Strategy update
The City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Office is looking to garner feedback and input from those working directly on the front lines to reduce poverty in the city. Every four years, the Poverty Reduction Strategy is updated to best reflect the needs and priorities of Toronto residents, as well as those who work directly on the front lines to reduce poverty within the city. |
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| The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you pay on rent qualify. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers this one-time payment. To apply for this new federal one-time payment, you do not need to receive other housing benefits such as the Canada Housing Benefit, which is co-funded and delivered by the provinces and territories. Applications are open until Friday, March 31, 2023. |
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CATIE collaborated with CBRC at their annual Summit to interview 12 2SLGBTQ+ health leaders from across Canada. We’ve presented their perspectives in a series of short videos which highlight impactful ideas shared at the conference, as well as some remarkable work taking place across the country. Held both online and in person in Vancouver, the latest Summit provided an opportunity to share knowledge and perspectives on the theme Pushing Possibilities. We invite you to watch the videos below and catch up on some inspiring conversations taking place around 2SLGBTQ+ health and well-being. |
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 | RH Week 2023 - Clinicians as Sources of Mis- and Disinformation WEBINAIRE Semaine SSG 2023 - Les cliniciens, sources de désinformation et de confusion Thursday, February 16th 2023,
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT Le jeudi 16 février 2023
13 à 14h00. «HAE» |
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2SLGBTQIA+ people experience poorer health outcomes as a community, due in part to the difficulty of accessing information and care in our health systems that are both gender-affirming and stigma-free. This panel, hosted by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights as part of Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week 2023, brings together representatives from health care providers, researchers, educators, and advocates to talk about disinformation, education, and policies that impact health care provider capacity for providing gender-affirming care. |
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| WHAI and CATIE are collaborating to deliver an Ontario-wide workshop on HIV prevention. This workshop aims to build capacity in HIV prevention among frontline workers serving Cis and Trans women, 2-Spirit and Non-Binary femme people facing structural risk factors related to HIV. Register here. |
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|  | |  | Every Friday from April 14th, 2023 – June 9th, 2023 @ 12-1:30 PM EST
Are you interested in joining a community of practice for caseworkers and clinicians in mental health and HIV?
Are you interested in gaining more knowledge about mental health disorders, and skills in mental health navigation?
Do you have clients or case examples you’d like to consult a mental health team about?
Join this case-based education series with HIV psychiatrists, community experts, and other HIV mental health experts. Who Should Join?
This program is ideally suited for caseworkers serving people living with HIV that may have mental health needs. We strongly encourage ASO workers to register. If you are an Executive Director of an ASO, please consider recommending a frontline employee for this educational opportunity. Themes covered include: Perspectives in Psychiatry The mental health exam Trauma and Elicitation of life narrative Crystal Meth, Addictions and Motivational Interviewing Intro to CBT for anxiety and mood Navigating psychiatric diagnoses and Medications Cultural Competency
Application Form: Registration for ECHO Ontario HIV Psychiatry (google.com)
Contact: Dr. Deanna Chaukos, Deanna.Chaukos@sinaihealth.ca
More Details: HIV Psychiatry ECHO (Virtual) – OHTN Health HIVe | |
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| The Book of Casey Adair' by Ken Harvey and the author themselves will be joining us! Plus, 4 lucky attendees could win a $25 gift card Indigo!
To RSVP, email Michael at michael@maggiesto.org When:Thursday, Feb. 23rd from 7:30-9pm via Zoom |
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Health Navigator Harm Reduction PeerParkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is seeking a Health Navigator Harm Reduction. Application Accepted until February 7, 2023. |
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| LGBTQ+ CounsellorFamily Services Toronto - David Kelley LGBTQ+ Counselling is seeking a LGBTQ+ Counsellor. Application Accepted until position is filled |
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Program Manager Fife House is seeking a Program Manager. Accepted until February 24, 2023. |
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Covid and Flu Information | |
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