Keeping costumes culturally appropriate this Halloween

Halloween is a time for many people to don different identities, if only just for one night. Unfortunately, many traditional costumes mock cultures and identities, often reinforcing terrible stereotypes about marginalized groups. There is even a Caitlyn Jenner costume available online. These are some things to ask yourself (and others) when deciding what costume to …

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HIV Basics, Hepatitis C (HCV) Basics + HIV/HCV Co-Infection Workshop

Time and Location: Best Western Plus, Cookville Monday, October 17, 2016 1:00 to 4:30 Snacks provided Register online by clicking here.   Workshop Description This workshop is intended to raise basic awareness of the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HIV biology in the context of co-infection including transmission, testing, disease progression and treatment. Both HIV …

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Office tour as the renovations continue

Since our arrival at Freeman House December 2014, we’ve seen lots of changes. The old house has become a vibrant, busy place where community groups gather and individuals find support. Because it was such a beautiful day, I couldn’t resist updating our centre photos. Here’s a tour of the centre. Please excuse the mess as …

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