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June 2008
2008 PLWHIV/AIDS Forum and Canadian AIDS
Society Annual General Meeting
Dates: June 12 - 15, 2008
Location: Delta Ottawa Hotel & Suites, 361 Queen Street,
Ottawa, ON
Overview
PLWHIV/AIDS Forum
The PLWHIV/AIDS Committee of the Canadian AIDS Society Board believes
that people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV/AIDS) must participate in
creating the vision for their future. The PLWHIV/AIDS Forum, is an
excellent opportunity to network with other people living with HIV and
AIDS from across Canada, to set priorities for the community-based AIDS
movement, and to participate in the general business of the Canadian
AIDS Society.
The Forum is open to all PLWHIV/AIDS, including those who are not
affiliated with a member agency of CAS.
Annual General Meeting
The Canadian AIDS Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an
excellent opportunity to network with colleagues from among the
Canadian AIDS Society's member and associate organizations, to set
priotities for the community-based AIDS movement, and to participate in
the general business of CAS.
The AGM, like the Forum, provides an opportunity to share information,
discuss new ideas, contribute to policy development and renew
acquaintances.
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network
10TH Annual General Meeting and Skills Building Forum
June 16-19, 2008
Capital Hill Hotel & Suites, 88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Theme: “Facing Harm: Pathways to
Health and Healing”
For more information, please visit website: www.caan.ca
Contact CAAN:
Phone: (613) 567.1817
Toll Free: 1.888.285.2226
August 2008
International AIDS Conference 2008
Date: August 3 - 8, 2008
Location: Mexico City
About the Conference
AIDS 2008 will provide many opportunities for the presentation of
important new scientific research and for productive, structured
dialogue on the major challenges facing the global response to AIDS.
Conference organizers are developing a wide variety of session types
that meet the needs of various participants and support collective
efforts to expand delivery of HIV prevention and treatment to
communities worldwide. Central to many of these sessions will be the
transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practices.
In addition to the conference sessions there
are a number of activities, including satellite meetings, exhibitions,
the Global Village and the Cultural Programme, that are integral to
delegates’ experience at the conference.
AIDS 2008 Vision and Objectives
Vision for AIDS 2008
A conference that promotes scientific excellence and inquiry,
encourages individual and collective action and dialogue, and fosters
accountability.
Conference Objectives
AIDS 2008 will Provide a forum in which key scientific and
practice-based research, best practice, lessons learned and gaps in
knowledge are addressed
Present strong evidence to influence
leaders, including key policy makers and donors, to increase their
commitment to HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment, undertake
responsible action and be more accountable.
Increase understanding of the contribution
made by the HIV global response to broader social, economic and health
issues.
Maximize opportunities for the participation
in conference and programme planning of those engaged in evidence-based
responses – scientists, PLWHA, members of marginalized
communities especially those most vulnerable to HIV, including women,
girls, and young people.
Promote strategies that will reduce
stigmatization and discrimination of PLWHAs and those working
professionally across the response to HIV and AIDS.
Reach a wider audience through the
webcasting of conference proceedings to regional
sub-conferences/meetings and through the availability of conference
sessions online.
Improve public awareness of the continued
impact of and global response to HIV and AIDS through enhanced media
coverage.
For more information, please visit
conference website:
http://www.aids2008.org/
September 2008
8th World Indigenous Women’
& Wellness Conference: Building on Traditional Wisdom &
Knowledge
September 29th – Oct 1st 2008
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The conference will be hosted by the Awo
Taan Healing Lodge
Historically, Awo Taan Native
Women’s Shelter was the first shelter in Alberta where native
women and children could seek refuge from family violence and all forms
of abuse in a uniquely Aboriginal atmosphere. Appropriately named
“Awo Taan”, which means
“shield” in the Blackfoot language, the shelter is
blanketed in a unique atmosphere where the traditional holistic and
spiritual teachings of the Aboriginal people’s are practiced.
This approach benefits families from all walks of life and
nationalities in helping them through the healing process. Because of
the all encompassing services provided by the shelter and its focus on
healing and wellness, the name was appropriately changed in 2007. In
2008 Awo Taan Healing Lodge will be celebrating 15 years of
successfully providing safety, services and programs to women, men and
children from all cultures, who have suffered from abuse.
The conference will share success stories on
issues of violence and relationships in Indigenous communities and
learn from effective strategies that promote wellness in home
environment and communities globally.
Location/Accommodation:
The conference will be held at the Westin Hotel Calgary located only 20
minutes from the Calgary International Airport (YYC). It is ideally
located in the heart of the city. The Westin Calgary is within walking
distance of all that our great city has to offer. Visit our many
downtown attractions and restaurants via our heated in-door pedestrian
walkway connecting all of the downtown. Alternatively we are within
easy access of the local Light Rail Transit (LRT) providing access to
all quadrants of the city for those wanting to do some sight seeing or
walk a few blocks to our scenic Bow River, which offers a variety of
waking trails in and around Prince’s Island Park. For those
who
wish to take in the magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains bus
shuttle trips can be arranged through the hotel.
Registration
- By Telephone: Local/International 001 -
(403) 531 – 1977 or (403) – 561 - 1610
- By Fax: (403) 822-4835
- By Mail: with a cheque, purchase order or
credit card
Registration Fees:
Pre-registration prior to Aug 29th, 2008 is strongly recommended to
ensure you receive all conference materials. The tuition fee includes
conference materials, conference bag, refreshments breaks, gala supper
dinner, and certificate of attendance.
Early Registration Fee:
In order to receive the below Early Registration Fee rate, payment and
registration form must be received in our office by: Thursday, July 31,
2008 $225.00 + GST $15.75 = $240.75
Regular Registration Fee:
For all other registration received after July 31, 2008 the below rate
will apply.
$300.00 + GST $21.00 = $321.00
Deadline to Register: Friday September 12th,
2008.
Further Information:
For further information and updates please visit our website:
www.awotaan.org.ca or contact us by email: awotaan@awotaan.org or
phone: (403) – 561 – 1610
If you are interested in being notified as
new information is available please contact us at info@awotaan.org.ca
and forward your e-mail address.
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