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Campbell River holds 5th annual Walk Away from Homophobia on Tuesday, May 17

Posted May 10, 2011 - 8:46am by Andrea

The pride flag is flying high in Campbell River today!

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Campbell River will host its fifth annual Walk Away from Homophobia on Tuesday, May 17. The event is endorsed by Mayor Charlie Cornfield, who has signed a proclamation designating May 17 as Walk Away from Homophobia Day in Campbell River, and City Hall will be raising the rainbow flag in support and recognition of lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, two-spirit and queer people in the community.

Mayor Charlie Cornfield holds the rainbow flag and proclamation with members of CR Pride.

Men's Briefs Spring 2011 Newsletter

Posted March 10, 2011 - 9:28am by Andrea

HIV rapid testing night for queer & gay men at AVI

Posted November 8, 2010 - 2:25pm by Andrea

Got 2 minutes?

Regular HIV testing is an important part of queer and gay men’s health.

Come to AVI’s monthly clinic night for a finger prick test by one of the Cool Aid nurses. The test is as effective as a blood test and only takes 2 minutes.

One testing night a month, from 6pm to 8pm:

November 15, 2010

December 13, 2010

January 17, 2011

February 21, 2011

March 21, 2011

April 18, 2011

AIDS Vancouver Island

3rd Floor, Access Health Centre

713 Johnson St, Victoria

If you have questions about testing in Victoria please call AIDS Vancouver Island’s infoline at 250-384-2366

In partnership with the Cool Aid Health Centre

Not just surviving, but shining: Gay and queer men to look at health and wellness in Nanaimo

Posted June 7, 2010 - 12:40pm by Andrea

May 20, 2010

A weekend gathering in Nanaimo on May 28-30 is designed for gay and queer men who want to do more than "just survive." SHINE will bring together men for workshops, social events, hikes, talking and socializing. The event is an initiative of AIDS Vancouver Island and is led by Liam "Captain" Snowdon, a community development coordinator with AVI. It begins Friday May 28 with an evening reception.

People First Radio (CHLY Nanaimo) spoke with Liam "Captain" Snowdon about the upcoming workshop and about his experiences in health promotion and education.

CLICK HERE to listen.

Men's Briefs Spring 2010 Issue now online!

Posted June 1, 2010 - 1:31pm by Andrea

AVI's Spring 2010 newsletter for gay men now online!

To read Men's Briefs, CLICK HERE.

5th Annual Campbell River Walk Away from Homophobia in on May 17

Posted April 29, 2010 - 9:13am by Andrea

5th Annual Campbell River Walk Away from Homophobia in on May 17

The rainbow flag will be flying high in Campbell River on Monday May 17, as Campbell River Pride hosts its Fourth Annual Walk Away from Homophobia.

The event is endorsed by Mayor Charlie Cornfield, who has signed a proclamation designating May 17 as Walk Away from Homophobia Day in Campbell River. On the morning of Monday, May 17, Cornfield will raise the rainbow flag at city hall, to recognize the day to Walk Away from Homophobia, and to acknowledge that there are GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people) in every community and sport.

With the theme "Speaking about Silence: Homophobia in the Sports World," CR Pride, with the support of AIDS Vancouver Island, its partners and other organizations in Campbell River, is holding this walk to further the inclusion of homosexual persons in society, encourage understanding of sexual diversity and end discrimination based on sexual orientation.

SHINE: A health and wellness gathering for gay and queer men May 28-30, Nanaimo

Posted April 27, 2010 - 3:06pm by captain snowdon

SHINE! A health and wellness gathering for gay and queer men. May 29-31, Nanaimo.

How do we do more than just survive, how do we SHINE! This 3-day gathering will bring together men who have a desire to explore this question.Join us for workshops, socials events, hikes, talking and heart circles and socializing.

Tentative event schedule: Reception on Friday, May 28, with workshops and events Saturday and Sunday. All events are free, but there will be a $25 cost for the reception.

Dorchester Hotel
70 Church Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5H4

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://shinenanaimo-efbevent.eventbrite.com

For more information email mwp@avi.org

This event is made possible by funding from Health Canada under the AIDS Community Action Program.

After Stonewall Event Videos

Posted June 16, 2009 - 9:36am by captain snowdon

On June 11, 2009, the Men's Wellness Program hosted a film screening and discussion to mark the 40 year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the beginning of the gay and lesbian liberation movement.

Christian Cano, blogger and AVI volunteer, created two short films about the event, which he posted on his blog and on YouTube. To visit Christian's blog follow this link: "Rainbow Life Victoria." Enjoy the videos below!

If you would like more information on the Men's Wellness Program, contact Captain Snowdon at 250-384-2366 or email captain.snowdon(at)avi(dot)org. And, watch for AVI at this year's Pride Festival!

Stonewall 40 Years Later: Part 1