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Please click on appropriate postcard above to go to information on each: Women and HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS and Discrimination, Youth and HIV/AIDs, HIV/AIDS in York Region
What's New
Volunteer Appreciation Evening July 28, 2010
Attention all ACYR Volunteers... It’s that time of year again – when all your hard work and dedication to the ACYR is praised and honored! Last year our BBQ was held during one of the Aurora Town Park Free Concert Series – we will be hosting the BBQ again this year on July 28– so come out and listen to some live music, and enjoy a BBQ! We would like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation for everything you do! We recognize that without the strong commitment of volunteers, the organization would not be what it is today.
Make sure you RSVP – I will be sure to reserve a spot for you. In order to ensure that we plan the right amount of food and refreshments, please email me by July 19. Seating will not be provided by the park, so please bring a camp chair or a blanket to sit on and enjoy the show.
The Aurora Town Park is located between Mosley St. & Metcalfe St. in Aurora. The event will be running from 6 to 9pm. Food will be served at 6 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
Jacqui Locke
Coordinator of Events and Volunteer Program
905=953-0248 / 1.800.243.7717
voloordacyr@bellnet.ca
Multicultural Festival, Fairy Lake, Newmarket July 24, 10 a,m, to 4 p.m.
See flyer here.
Letter to the editor, The Era, June 27, 2010
AIDS help needed here, too
Re: MPs discuss needs of people living with AIDS, June 15.
What should not be lost to the MPs involved in the caucus is the voice of Canadians living with HIV/AIDS.
I wholeheartedly support an investment in worldwide health to help treat or prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
But MP Lois Brown and other politicians need to make their presence equally strong on the local front when it comes to services relating to HIV education, prevention and support for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and co-infections in York Region are not abstract concerns.
We welcome a more authentic engagement from Ms Brown and other local politicians in the work that happens in every riding every day, even as they attempt to bridge global gaps.
Radha Bhardwaj
AIDS Committee of York Region
Article from yorkregion.com - a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd.
Region lacks social resources for gay community
You won't want to miss this well-written article about what life is like for three gay residents of York Region: http://www.yorkregion.com/print/829262
PRIDE activities in York Region in June and
now taking place throughout the GTA
PRIDE festivities in York Region were successfully held from June 6-13 with a range of activities for the entire week. This year's celebrations began with a church service in Richmond Hill on the first Sunday to start off the week, a movie presentation in Stouffville, social events in Newmarket, a fun youth event, and a successful barbeque/picnic at the Community Safety Village on Sunday, June 13th for the closing ceremony. PRIDE flags were raised in four municipalities (Georgina, Aurora, Stouffville & Newmarket) and the entire region proclaimed PRIDE week in a formal manner. Several community partners, including the York Regional Police and social service agencies, as well as volunteers from the LGBTTQ community gave their time to honour this important week. Congratulations to all for another successful year! Click here for picture.
Check here for upcoming PRIDE activities in other regions and cities: http://www.yorkpridefest.com/.
'In My Shoes' takes 2nd place for best documentary May 19, 2010
Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham awarded ACYR for our documentary In My Shoes with the second place award for best documentary at the York Region Multimedia Film Festival in May. In My Shoes is a documentary that discusses HIV and Stigma in York Region. The documentary was produced in collaboration with people living with HIV, dedicated media professionals and the Unionville Presbyterian Church.
York Region Multimedia Film Festival was launched this year with five successful screening events that were hosted between the Town of Markham and Georgina which gave voice to a number of courageous conversations all across our region. At the Awards & Closing Gala on May 19, Radha Bhardwaj received the award on behalf of the organization and all the people living with HIV in our region. See photo here.
ACYR Community Resources New and ongoing
Enhance your community learning and expand your knowledge and
awareness by taking advantage of our training presentations and speakers!
HIV 101: A presentation which covers the definition of HIV/AIDS, how it is contracted, and how it affects individuals and communities. Many myths about the disease are discussed and debunked. (1h)
Stigma and Discrimination: A presentation that addresses what stigma is, how it relates to discrimination, and the impact it has on individuals and communities, specifically on those living or associated with HIV/AIDS in York Region. (1h)
Speaker’s Bureau: A collection of speakers who are either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS share their lived experiences of dealing with the disease and related stigma. (40 min for one speaker)
You can request one, two, or all three of our presentations, all at once or on two or three different days. If you are working on a smaller time frame, each training can be adapted to a shorter, less thorough presentation. Call or email us and we can work out a training package to suit your group’s needs.
We also have resource materials and pamphlets on topics related to HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination.
For more information, contact:
Danielle Stein
Volunteer Outreach Worker
905-953-0248, ext 205
outreachacyr@bellnet.ca
ACYR video overview and
more news on
Walk to the Water
Go here for a two-part video discussion with Executive Director Radha Bhardwaj posted on YouTube, we are given an overview of ACYR and, in the second video, Radha talks about the recently completed Walk to the Water event and her vision for the ACYR in the coming years.
The videos are by ACYR Board member Brent MacKinnon - his website has other interviews with local community leaders. You can visit his site at www.socialmediatools.ca.
The Face of AIDS in York Region: Rogers TV
Rogers Television news show, First Local, featured The Face of AIDS in York Region on Wednesday, August 5. For this informative story, go to this link to see the video. It's well done and well worth your time!
ACYR Facebook group now active - join us!
The ACYR’s Facebook group page is now active, so please join us at http://www.facebook.com and search for the AIDS Committee of York Region.
Revised July 17, 2010
ACYR gratefully acknowledges the support of:
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