AIDS Bereavement Project of Ontario: Survive to Thrive Workshop on June 12-13 The AIDS Bereavement Project of Ontario will host an experiential peer-facilitated workshop for people, infected and affected by HIV and AIDS on Survive to Thrive: Exploring the Journey from Surviving to Thriving. This free two-day weekend workshop will be held on June 12 and 13, 2010, in Toronto with the aim to strengthen community response to AIDS-related multiple loss. To register for this free event, please call 416-205-9888 ext 223 or email [email protected].

The Canadian Treatment Action Council (CTAC) would like to invite you to attend Dr. Curtis Cooper’s knowledge transfer meeting on June 14, 2010, to hear about recent research results on the benefits and challenges of liver transplantation in HIV. Please join CTAC to learn more about Dr. Cooper’s study that will inform public health policy and further efforts to secure access to liver transplantation for people living with HIV. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please see the event poster.

Arthritis is a major problem in Ontario, affecting over 1.8 million people. As this number increases, the demands on The Arthritis Society to fight this disease increase as well, and so must their programming efforts. As part of their ongoing efforts to provide information to those affected, the Arthritis Society will hold a special seminar in Toronto on HIV and Arthritis on June 23, 2010. For more info and to register, please visit the Arthritis Society website or call 1.800.344.692.

Planned Parenthood of Toronto & The African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario are launching the Toronto Teen Survey findings of what Black, African and Caribbean teens had to say. Join a free evening event on June 28, 2010, featuring performances by the House of Pink Lady and the TAIBU Community Health Centre and Creative Youth Resource Education Studio, to find out about the sexual health concerns of Black, African and Caribbean teens in Toronto. A light dinner will be provided. For more info and to register, please visit the Toronto Teen Survey website and the registration website.

Mirvish Productions is mounting the North American premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical for a three month run at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, beginning in mid-October, 2010. A portion of select ticket sales on October 12 will raise funds for the AIDS Committee of Toronto’s (ACT) HIV prevention, education and support programs, October 13 will support the 12th Annual Friends for Life Bike Rally of the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation, and October 28 will help Fife House to provide housing and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit the ACT website, Toronto PWA Foundation event site or Fife's thatgeek.ca.

The OHTN is proud to announce the launch of their new strategic plan, Striving for Excellence, Achieving Impact, 2010 to 2015. The plan was developed through an open, collaborative process involving the OHTN board, staff, and key stakeholders. Public consultations inviting feedback on how to implement the plan will be held in Ottawa on June 22, London on June 23, Sudbury on July 13 and Toronto on July 14. To register for a consultation near you, RSVP to [email protected].

The Canadian Observational Cohort (CANOC) collaboration in partnership with the OHTN and the CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 CANOC scholarship competition. This team approach to training and knowledge translation creates unique opportunities for advanced multi-site and multi-investigator training. A total of $90,000 per year will be offered for scholarships at Master, PhD and graduate level students. The application deadline for the 2010-2011 competition is June 15, 2010. Details are available online at the CANOC website and the CTN website.

The Universities Without Walls Fellowship aims to support graduate students attending a Canadian University in the areas of social sciences, population health and health services, arts and humanities, whose main academic interest is related to the HIV epidemic locally, regionally, nationally or globally. For more information on the fellowship or to apply for a fellowship, see the call for applications, visit the UWW Fellowship website or contact Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco at 416-642-6486 ext. 2240. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2010.

Universités sans Frontières : Appel de candidatures pour des demandes de bourses, juillet 15

Les bourses de recherche d’Universités sans murs visent à appuyer des étudiants des cycles supérieurs de toute discipline, dans des universités canadiennes, dont le principal intérêt académique est lié à l’épidémie du VIH au palier local, régional, national ou mondial. Pour plus d’informations sur la bourse ou pour appliquer pour une demande de bourse, voir l’appel à candidatures, visitez le site web UWW ou contacter Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco au 416-642-6486 ext. 2240. La date limite de dépôt de candidature est le 15 juillet 2010.