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Robert G. Doucette, President of Metis Saskatchewan, and Guy Lonechild, Grand Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The forum connects national Aboriginal organizations, government
partners and health care providers to better understand what is driving this epidemic and strategize harm reduction for the Aboriginal people – First Nations, Métis and Inuit – who make up a unique segment of the concentrated HIV/AIDS epidemic in Canada.

“Aboriginal people deserve universal access and human rights, especially as it relates to Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk,” states Ken Clement, CEO of Canadian Aboriginal AIDS
Network. “However, discrimination, ignorance and stigma cause serious road blocks – in our communities and in places where our people receive health care – and challenge our ability to meet these basic rights, which threatens the very integrity of Aboriginal families.”

Aboriginal people are the largest group affected and of those: 48.8% of who test positive for HIV are women, and 32.6% are youth. It is the goal of this event to put a face to the epidemic of HIV/AIDS with the theme of “Respect & Honor Equals Healthy Mother, Healthy Child.” It is only by remedying the “Discrimination, Ignorance and Stigma (D.I.S.)” associated with the virus that the Aboriginal community will be granted better access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

A convergence of culture, social, health and political events during Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week is creating a climate for important positive developments on the HIV/AIDS agenda. CAAN invites you to join us to hear the Aboriginal voice:

Where: Regina Inn Hotel & Conference Centre – 1975 Broad Street, Regina
When: December 1, 2010 11:00am – 3:00pm CST
RSVP: By November 19, 2010 to Peter Vickers peterv@caan.ca or call 604.266.7616
(Toll Free: 1.888.285.2226)
CAAN Mandate and Mission www.caan.ca

The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) is a not-for-profit coalition of individuals and organizations which
provides leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, regardless of
where they reside. Follow us on Twitter :: Facebook

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Shelley Mantei
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604.736.8646

CAAN
Ken Clement, CEO
kenc@caan.ca
604.266.7616 or 1.888.285.2226

CAAN
Denise Lambert, President Board of Dir.
info@treeofcreation.ca
780.967.2997

For First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth in Canada. Deadline Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Who: Aboriginal Youth ages 18-29 (17 with parental consent). At this time, we are encouraging First Nations, Inuit and Métis Youth from Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, The Northwest Territories, Nunavut Territory and Newfoundland/Labrador. Aboriginal Peoples Living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

What: We would like you to join our National Aboriginal Youth Council on HIV/AIDS.

Why: Because Aboriginal Youth are over-represented in the realities of HIV/AIDS across Canada and we can change that… starting now!

How: The Youth Council represents Aboriginal Youth from across Canada that are working together on a National Aboriginal Youth Strategic Action Plan for HIV/AIDS.

How to Get Involved: Contact us, visit our website and/or fill out the application attached – together we can create change. The deadline is Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network NAYCHA Youth Application

Candaian Aboriginal AIDS Network NAYCHA Youth Poster

Carrie Robinson, National Aboriginal Youth Coordinator
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network
6520 Salish Drive
Vancouver, B.C. V6N 2C7
(Phone) (604) 266-7616
(Fax) (604) 266-7612
www.caan.ca