Special Events

2019 Oxford County Pride promises to be the biggest and best! Oxford County Pride is pleased to announce more diverse and inclusive entertainment, fabulous children's activities such face painting, henna tattoos, interactive child/family games, community organizations, LGBTQ2+ friendly businesses from throughout the County, and the first annual sponsor/volunteer recognition awards and the Tyrell Maas Pride Leadership Award presentation.

Featuring entertainment by Victor Quinlan.

 
In the excitement of the U=U movement, questions have been raised about HIV transmission through breast/chestfeeding. The need for more information and discussion on this topic has been identified.Join us for a dynamic and informative presentation on the science behind HIV transmission through breast/chestmilk, a discussion on the implications for practice and policy, and an introduction to a new set of tools that will facilitate discussion on this topic.

Join us for the screening of Boy Culture, “A successful male escort describes in a series of confessions his tangled romantic relationships with his two roommates and an older, enigmatic male client.” (IMDb)

Come make new friends and bring a list of ingredients with whatever you bring for the potluck!

Contact Kody at 519.476.1545 when you arrive.

For more info, email kcarlson@hivaidsconnection.ca 

No RSVP required

Interested in volunteering with RHAC? Make sure to come to our volunteer orientation on May 9th where we will cover everything you need to know to volunteer at RHAC including an HIV basics session.

If interested, please RSVP to Fran at fmckeown@hivaidsconnection.ca.

Join us for the second annual Multicultural Health Fair, Building Health and Wellness with Diversity at Innovation Works from 12:00PM-5:30PM.

The event is a holistic approach to health and well-being focused on building individual and community resilience. There will be engaging discussions and exciting wellness activities planned for the day including cultural nutrition, mindfulness/ yoga, and cultural performances from local student groups and more!

In celebration of International Women's day, the RHAC women's group is sharing their work in a group exhibition.

Using the arts and narrative storytelling as a platform for community change, women living with HIV, and women at increased systemic risk for HIV acquisition use creative models to engage one another, community organizations, and the broader community in discussions of stigma, disclosure, harm reduction, gender-based violence and community and emotional wellness.

 
Opening Doors 2019: Emerging Trends in Changing Times
Conference Date: February 21st & 22nd, 2019
 

The 64th annual Tachycardia, a special community musical theatre event hosted by Schulich Medical and Dentistry Students, is back again this year!

We are grateful for the support of the Schulich students in this exciting fundraiser. Proceeds from Tachycardia go to support our programs and services, such as Open Closet, a support group for LGBTQ+ youth.

Get your tickets today: https://tachy.schulichmeds.com/

Cultural groups showcasing their roots, art and crafts as well as services providers that African, Caribbean and Black communities can benefit from. Panel Presentation, Music, and additional performances as well as delicious Food.
Contact: leroy@lusocentre.org
 

Wednesday, May 1 is A Taste for Life in support of Regional HIV AIDS Connection. Participating restaurants will be donating 25% of sales to your local HIV/AIDS organization.