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Update of 2017 PLWHIV Forum - For the past several years, we have hosted a People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) Forum which brings together persons living with HIV in the movement to help review CAS’ work for the year and to set directions for the future. The 2017 Forum, held from June 6th to the 9th in Regina, Saskatchewan, brought together about 70 people from several key population groups from across the country who are particularly affected by HIV — including women, Indigenous, African-Caribbean Black, MSM, users or ex-users of drugs, heterosexual, trans, aging and youth. This diverse group of people had a combined 815 years … Read More »Is it New funding? … or No funding? Only the Minister knows for sure. - NDP health critic Don Davies is alleging that Health Minister Jane Philpott is misleading the House of Commons on funding levels to HIV community-based organizations—but Health Minister Jane Philpott denies the charge and says that the money is there. You can check out the allegation at this link: http://dondavies.ca/don-health-minister-is-unable-to-explain-hiv-funding-contradiction/ To be sure, the current situation is all quite bewildering … with a complete lack of transparency from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on the one hand, and confusing (or should that be confused?) statements by the Minister on the other. One thing is certain however: the fight against HIV … Read More »
The CAS Year 2016-17 in Review: Towards Re-igniting our Movement - It’s a changing landscape for the HIV movement — certainly more volatile and unpredictable than any time over the past couple of decades. In this climate of uncertainty, the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is working to provide meaningful support to organizations and people living with HIV. From Advocacy to HIV Testing Toolkits, you may be surprised at the range and relevance of the information on hand. Check out some of the highlights of 2016-17 by downloading the full document: 2016-2017 CAS Year in Review
Nominations and Elections Process: PLWHIV Forum - This document explains the process for electing your Board of Directors. As elections are a serious issue for the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS), we wish to ensure that all delegates fully understand the election process. This document clearly outlines how candidates for various Board positions are nominated; who retains the right to vote; the role of the Regional Caucuses; and, the actual voting process. Important changes to the elections process were approved in 2011 and are in effect at the 2017 Forum and AM. Please review this document carefully before the meetings. General Structure The Canadian AIDS Society is a … Read More » 2017 PLWHIV Forum Details - The 2017 PLWHIV Forum will be held June 6-9 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Official Hotel & Meeting Venue: The Hotel Saskatchewan, Autograph Collection 2125 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S3 www.hotelsask.com Registration Form: The 2017 PLWHIV Forum Registration form can be filled out: Online via PDF that can be printed and faxed back: 2017Forum-Registration via Word Document that can be filled out digitally and returned via email or fax: 2017Forum-Registration AGENDA OVERVIEW – 2017 PLWHIV FORUM TUESDAY JUNE 6 CENTRAL TIME ZONE (CT) Supper provided 15:00 – 18:00 Forum Registration/Staff Support Table 18:00 Meet & Greet/ Orientation: All Forum Delegates, Board, staff 19:00 … Read More »
