Toronto HIV/AIDS Network Update for
March 8 to 14

Women’s History Month

The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD 2023) is, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. This theme is aligned with the priority theme for the upcoming 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-67), “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”.

Community News

THN's (ASOs) Calendar of Upcoming Events

The CAHR 2023 Scientific Committee is pleased to announce the Dr Mark Wainberg Lecturer and Track Plenary Keynote Speakers:

Dr Mark Wainberg Lecturer
Dr Eric Cohen, PhD, Head of the laboratory of Human Retrovirology, Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Professor of Virology, Université de Montréal.
Thursday, April 27, 6:00-7:00pm

Basic Sciences
Dr Susan Moir, PhD, Senior Investigator and Chief of the B-Cell Immunology Section in the Laboratory of Immunoregulation (LIR), National Institutes of Health.
Friday, April 28, 9:00-9:45am

Epidemiology and Public Heath Sciences
Dr Cecile Tremblay, Infectious Disease Specialist, Centre Hospitalier de l'universite de Montreal, and Director, Pfizer/Université de Montréal Chair on HIV Translational Research.
Friday, April 28, 9:45-10:30am

Clinical Sciences
Dr Jean-Pierre Routy, MD, Physician in the Division of Hematology and Director of Chronic Viral Illness Service, McGill University Health Centre in Montreal.
Saturday, April 29, 9:00-9:45am

Social Sciences
Dr Adam Bourne, Professor of Public Health and Acting Director, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in Melbourne
Saturday, April 29, 9:45-10:30am

Community Programs

THN's (ASOs) Calendar of Upcoming Events

More Information and registration

PYO March Events: Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) is a social support program for youth ages 16-29 living with HIV in Toronto. The program offers confidential peer support, weekly group programming, free outings and events, and leadership opportunities. Contact Marc at mlombardo@actoronto.org for referrals and more info.

Spring Fling: Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) in collaboration with Gay Men’s Coffee Night is hosting a Spring Fling party! Join us for food, games, karaoke, and dancing. Please RSVP by March 17th to Marc Lombardo: mlombardo@actoronto.org or 416 340 8484 ext. 265.

the poster for the immigration education workshop is available to download

The Community Alliance for Accessible Treatment (CAAT) in partnership with HALCO and Battista Smith Migration Law Group presents 2 Legal Educational workshops on 9th and 22nd March 2023 @ 1pm to 3:30pm.
The workshops will cover sponsorship, visitor visas, work permits, and study permits, including the requirement of temporary intent and how one can apply for PR and citizenship in Canada
For more information, pls contact Dale Maitland, at email dalem@regentpartkchc.org (mobile: 416.8344105)

Please Register in advance for this meeting

BIPOC Harm Reduction Health Fair Culturally relevant health and wellness fair offer exhibits and experts covering health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, harm reduction. Sample giveaways, prizes, screening & testing and other community services offered. Friday, March 10 from 4 to 9p.

Employment Opportunities

THN's (ASOs) Calendar of Upcoming Events

POWER Project Coordinator

Pasan is seeking a POWER (Positive Women’s Empowerment & Resilience) Project Coordinator. Application Accepted until March 17, 2023

Executive Director

The Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT) is seeking an Executive Director. Applications accepted until March 23, 2023

OAN Executive Director

Ontario AIDS Network is seeking an Executive Director. Application Accepted until position is filled

Program Manager

The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) is looking for a Program Manager. Applications Submissions until position is filled.

Learning & Development Specialist.

The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist. Applications Submissions until position is filled