CIHR Cafe Scientifique presents...

Walking the Line: Emergent Perspectives on Harm Reduction

7pm on Thursday, March 25 at E.E. Burritos

Issues of drug use, disease, and harm reduction have generated a great deal of misunderstanding. What can we learn from harm reduction? How does harm reduction impact our communities?

Bring your questions and opinions for discussion with some of Western Canada’s leading academics and professionals working in and on issues of harm reduction. Find out what their opinions are, and share your own.

Glenn Betteridge's HIV, Disclosure & the Law powerpoint presentations from the Feb. 22nd are now available for download.

For Service Providers

(This version was the one presented at the workshop.)

For PHAs

(Contains the same information but features items of particular interest to people living with HIV/AIDS.)

Hi Friends--

We're excited to announce that there's a new, quick and easy way to contribute to the work of the 601 Outreach Centre. AIDS Saskatoon now accepts donations of Optimum Points from Shoppers Drug Mart! Take a look: http://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/optimum/donate_points/index.html

1. Beginner Beading Group
2. AIDS Saskatoon Events
a. Jean Weiss Memorial and Quilt Unveiling
b. HIV, Disclosure & the Law Workshop
c. Café Scientifique
3. Other Upcoming Events & Deadlines
a. CAHR 2010 Red Ribbon Award – Now Accepting Nominations
b. CAHR Conference -- Call for Volunteers
c. 2010 People Living with AIDS Forum and CAS AGM -- Scholarship Deadline Feb. 19

The Addictions Outreach Worker will work within a harm reduction framework to: ensure the care and welfare of people who access services at the in the 601 Outreach Centre, educate individuals on treatment, and advocate on their behalf to participate in Detox.

This position is 30 hours/week. It’s a 22-week contract, with a start date of February 8, 2010, funded through the Government of Canada’s Career Focus program. As such, the successful candidate MUST BE under 30 and a recent graduate of an Addictions Counselling or similar program. Aboriginal people and women are encouraged to apply.

HIV & Disclosure Workshop
Monday, February 22nd 2010, 9am-noon
at AIDS Saskatoon's 601 Outreach Centre
1143 Avenue F North

FREE - Light lunch served.
Please RSVP by phone (242-5005) or email (education@aidssaskatoon.ca) by Feb. 19th.

Hey there happy holiday friends -- We've got lots to share with you!

1. Christmas Hamper Update
2. Calendars for Sale!
3. Research!
a. Same-Sex Intimate Partner Abuse
b. Chronic Illness & Creativity
4. Holiday Hours

The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care, recognizing these as fundamental human rights. Valuable progress has been made in increasing access to HIV/AIDS services, yet greater commitment is needed around the world if the goal of universal access is to be achieved. Millions of people continue to be infected with HIV every year. In low and middle-income countries, less than half of those in need of antiretroviral therapy are receiving it, and too many do not have access to adequate care services.

Here in Saskatoon as well we continue to confront quickly-rising HIV rates. Why not check out a few of this year's World AIDS Day events, which aim to illuminate HIV/AIDS in both its global and local contexts.

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