HIV Awareness Week Event & Activity List
This year will mark Réseau ACCESS Network’s 11th year hosting HIV Awareness Week. The Agency will be actively sharing information online through a digital campaign, engaging in numerous initiatives, and hosting a variety of activities.
Join Réseau ACCESS Network, the week of November 28 to December 2 during HIV Awareness Week and on December 1 – World AIDS Day for an exciting week of knowledge sharing.
This year’s activities include but are not limited to:
- Mayor’s Proclamation – airing November 28 – First day of HIV Awareness Week on social media
- Online Information Session
On Monday November 28th from 12-1pm Ryan Peck executive director of the HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario will be discussing HIV non-disclosure and the law. This update will discuss potential changes regarding criminal and public health law. Please sign up through the link!
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_hPQh1JzyQDyv-dcYQAbWdA
- Free Screening at Sudbury Indie Cinema
Join the Agency Wednesday, November 30th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for the screening of 3 short HIV documentaries. A discussion will follow the feature film Strong Medicine. Free admission and complimentary snacks. All welcome. Visit Eventbrite via https://bit.ly/3tDTDGZ to get your ticket.
- World AIDS Day Vigil
Fierté Sudbury Pride and Réseau ACCESS Network will be hosting a vigil to discuss the importance of contiued HIV advocacy, the challenges of HIV stigma and to hear from those with lived experience while we remember those who can no longer be with us. The Agency invites everyone to join us in person at the main branch of the public library at 6pm on December 1.
- Turn Sudbury Red
The TURN SUDBURY RED Campaign is part of a global initiative that will mark HIV Awareness Week and World Aids Day as people around the globe collectively honor the experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS and remember those lost to HIV/AIDS. Light up your organization, business, or home in RED or pick up a red ribbon or pin to wear during the week. Red ribbons and pins are available through local downtown businesses throughout the week. Tag @ReseauAccessNetwork or use the hashtag #TurnSudburyRed with a pic of your business or home turned red to help spread awareness!
- World AIDS Day – #RocktheRibbon
A digital campaign where the world unites to create awareness about HIV and remember those lost to HIV in a day to designed to honor their memory.
- Indigenous Centered Peer Programming in Support of HIV Awareness Week.
Tuesday, November 30 from 1pm to 4pm with Knowledge Keeper, Theresa Wemigwans. The group will be making red dreamcatchers while receiving teachings.
- Knitting Campaign starts in September
Knit and crochet crafters are encouraged to make scarves for people in need and to spread awareness about HIV by keeping people warm.