|  | | Toronto HIV/AIDS Network Update for
May 24 to 30 | |  | Call for ApplicationsSteering Committee – Community Member.
The Toronto HIV/AIDS Network (THN) is seeking a Community member who is living with HIV to become a member of its Steering Committee (SC). This volunteer position provides an opportunity to contribute to the leadership team of the THN which facilitates HIV/AIDS planning, collaboration, engagement, and innovation to improve access to programs and services for people from diverse communities living with and most affected by HIV/AIDS.
Please send a letter expressing your interest including a list of activities or résumé of volunteer and/or job positions that help outline your experiences.For more information or any questions please call: Murray at 416-506-8606 x 218.Applications should be submitted to Murray@torontohivaidsnetwork.org | |
|  | Peer Coordinator – Part-timeThe THN is seeking a part-time Peer Coordinator to support organizational priorities and activities.
The position is 14 hours/week (0.35 full-time equivalency) and requires some flexibility for occasional evening or weekend meetings. Specific schedules will be set in discussion with the THN Director. For this position “Peer” refers to people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) as the positions will be engaged in issues, trainings and events directly affecting PHAs and their duties and contribution to the work will be informed by personal lived experience.
Deadline for submissions is 5pm, Friday, June 9th 2023.
Murray Jose-Boerbridge, THN Director Email: murray@torontohivaidsnetwork.org
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| | | | | Systems Communication Change
LOFT’s McEwan program is undergoing a systems communication change. 416-929-6228 will soon be unavailable for approximately 2 weeks. Keep the number until then! In the meantime, to reach the McEwan office, please call 416-427-6883. This will allow 24/7 access to staff.
All CSW cellphones are unaffected by this change. We request your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
Additionally, all our faxes will soon be inoperative. An alternative solution will be forthcoming.
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Election Resources and Grants
Torontonians will go to the polls to elect the city’s next mayor. So far,more than 75 people have registered to run for the top job. Whoever wins, Toronto’snext mayor has a lot of work to do to build a better city. Let’s make sure themayoral candidates earn our vote — with a compelling vision, a concrete plan,and a strong track record for creating a more liveable, equitable, andsustainable city for all.
We havecompiled agrowing list of resources on our website to help Toronto residents andorganizations engage communities in the upcoming election. This includes factsheets on key election issues, includingcommunity safety,the environment,connectivity,housing,community services and spaces, andpoverty and food insecurity. Stay tuned for two more fact sheets (comingsoon) on local democracy and municipal revenue tools.
To supportlocal residents and grassroots groups who are hosting election activities andevents, SPT is offering a $500 voter engagement grantavailable to residents and local groups. Pleasespread the word about this great opportunity to encourage civicengagement in the by-election!
If you areorganizing an event or advance voting party, please check out our speakerroster of experts and subject matter experts on a range of cityissues.
We sharemany of ourpartners’ election resources as well, including those byOntario for All, ProgressToronto, and DemocraticEngagement Exchange.
Weencourage you to share and make use of all of these resources. With your help,we can engage as many Toronto residents as possible to ensure that the nextmayor of Toronto acts on the city’s most pressing priorities, includinghousing, homelessness, community safety, poverty and food insecurity,investments for communities, climate action, and protecting our localdemocracy.
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| | | 2023 By-Election for Mayor
The Mayoral By-election Dates
Advance voting will take place Thursday, June 8 to Tuesday, June 13 By-election will be held Monday, June 26 |
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| | | | | | |  | Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI).
Registration for the Positive Leadership Development Institute's Online Core Training is open.
The PLDI in-person Core Training is from June 8-11 2023
The PLDI session will be held at CROWNE PLAZA® |Kitchener Waterloo
Who is PLDI for?
PLDI is designed for PLHIV who are interested in building their leadership and resilience capacities either in the HIV sector or their personal lives. This program welcomes anyone living with HIV to apply for this leadership course. PLDI is a professional development opportunity – it is not a support group. People attending the training are expected to be present and participating for the duration.
Throughout the course participants are encouraged to see themselves as part of a larger community of PLHIV. To value, appreciate unique experiences that accompany anyone living with HIV; understand the history and evolution of the global and local responses to HIV.
It is important to note there are limitations to what this course is able to achieve. It is not designed to assist PLHIV to come to terms with their diagnosis, and it is not a therapeutic intervention. Ensuring PLDI graduates are supported, prepared and able to go back into their communities to commit to social change and to challenge HIV stigma. It is the collective effort and the passion of PLHIV who have driven many of the changes in HIV policy, practice, and research. It is PLHIV who will affect how we see HIV tomorrow.
General Information As all accommodation, transportation and food will be covered by the OAN. You will need to take only personal items for the duration of your stay. It is Recommended that you come to the session rested and ready to participate All training materials will be supplied Meals will be served. As well as evening snacks
If you have any question or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Tara Jewal at TJewal@ontarioaidsnetwork.on
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| | | |  | | | | Upcoming Programming & Events at ACT. | | | | | Case ManagerThe AIDS Committee of Durham Region (ACDR) is seeking a Case Manager.. Applications may be submitted by: | |
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The AIDS Committee of Durham Region (ACDR) is seeking an MSM Outreach Coordinator.. Applications may be submitted by: Thursday, June 16, 2023 . . | |
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| | | OAN Executive DirectorOntario AIDS Network is seeking an Executive Director. Application Accepted until position is filled |
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| | | | Board of Director Opportunities |
| Join PASAN Board of Directors
As a member of our board, you’ll meet and collaborate with individuals committed to prisoners’ justice, advocating for equitable HIV resources. | |
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| Join Black CAP Board of DirectorsBlack CAP is looking to recruit new members to our Board of Directors who are committed to continued leadership within the HIV/AIDS sector and ensuring the continued support of culturally responsive service to ALL African, Caribbean, and Black community members living in Toronto who are living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. | | | Call for Nominations: CAHR Board Trainee RepresentativeCAHR is seeking applications for the position of Trainee Representative on the Board of Directors for a one-year term. This appointment is designed to include the perspectives of HIV research trainees in CAHR initiatives. To determine how the organization might best serve this community in its deliberations. |
| Join Fife House Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors is responsible for direction and oversight of Fife House programs and services. Board responsibilities include long-range and short-term planning, development of Fife House strategy andreview of Fife House’s annual budget and other fiscal reports. | |
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| |  |  | Episodic Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) and HIV in Motion Study.
The aim of this study is to describe health-related challenges experienced by adults living with HIV in Canada. (Realize is partnering with the research team.)
Who Can Participate?
Adults (18+) living with HIV able to read and understand English. Who have access to an internet connection and electronic device (e.g. computer, tablet or phone).
World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) 12-Item Version Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) Social Support Scale Short-Form HIV Stigma Scale Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity Questionnaire Health and Self Care Living Strategies Questionnaire Demographic and Health Questionnaire
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| Episodic Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) and HIV in Motion Study.
How long will this take?
We estimate that it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete all the questionnaires.
Do I get anything for completing the web-based survey?
Yes. You will receive a $35 CAD gift card as a token of appreciation to thank you for participating in the study.
How do I participate?
Click on this link:
If you have any questions or if you require assistance to complete the survey questionnaire, please contact the Research Coordinator, Brittany Torres, at brittany.torres@utoronto.ca or 416-946-3935.
Brittany Torres, BSc(Hons.), MScPT
Research Coordinator
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto
160-500 University Avenue, Toronto ON, M5G 2V7
Phone:416-946-3935
Email: brittany.torres@utoronto.ca
Funding: This study is funded by funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program (FRN-170102).
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