Nov 22nd to Dec 6th: “We Are Here” Storyboard Art Installation
Now in its sixth year, the “We Are Here” anti-stigma project involves local people living with HIV sharing their personal stories with their fellow Victorians, reminding us all that HIV doesn’t just happen elsewhere – it happens right here, too. This project features “Storyboards”, an art installation, where a collection of diverse images and real-life stories and experiences of local HIV+ folks will be on display in all the Greater Victoria Public Library during AIDS Awareness Week and Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (Nov. 22th-Dec. 6th).
Nov 30th from 6-8pm: World AIDS Day Launch
Free Community Education Session and Film at the Greater Victoria Public Library Community Room, 735 Broughton Street, Lekwungen Territories, Victoria BC V8W 3H2
Featuring:
- HIV Basics and HIV Update
- Resources, snacks, info table, craft table for kids
Dec 1st from 11:00am-2pm: World AIDS Day
Free Community Education Session and lunch at Anawim House 973 Caledonia Ave, Victoria
Featuring:
- HIV Basics Presentation with Nathan
- Red Road presentations
- HIV Testing with Nurse Karen from Cool Aid
- Information Table
- Free Lunch
Dec 1st from 3-5pm: World AIDS Day and launch of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week
Free Community Education Session and Film at the Greater Victoria Public Library Community Room, 735 Broughton Street, Lekwungen Territories, Victoria BC V8W 3H2
Featuring:
- Unity Drummers and Singers
- HIV Poz Speakers
- Red Road presentation
- Free screening of Promising Practices in Indigenous Communities in Saskatchewan
- Resources, snacks, information table, craft table for kids
- Walk to Legislature for lighting of red ribbon candle display
Dec 2nd from 8pm-1am: 10th Annual (and final) Rock Your Awareness
Fundraising event for AIDS Vancouver Island at Logan’s Pub, 1821 Cook Street
Featuring:
- Naloxone and Overdose Prevention Training
- AIDS/HIV and Harm Reduction education and resources
- Live Music by AK-47, DAYGLO ABORTIONS, SKIDMARXISTS
- Amazing prizes and raffle
$15 at door • 19+ with ID
For more information, contact Hermione Jefferis at 250-896-4562