Presentations
HIV 101 & CO-INFECTION
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hrs
An overview of HIV including:
- What is HIV? What is AIDS?
- How does it affect your body?
- How is it transmitted?
- How can you prevent transmission?
- What is HIV HCV Co-infection and what does that mean for your health?
THINK POSITIVE, TEST NEGATIVE
Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Target audience: youth
In this presentation we provide basic information on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C and present youth with options on reducing & eliminating behaviors that put you at risk. We aim to decrease stigma and discrimination surrounding these infections and promote harm reduction, health promotion and prevention in a non-judgemental way. This presentation was developed by the University of Alberta Students International Health Association (SIHA).
HIV EDUCATION FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Duration: 45 minutes
Target audience: Grade 6 and can be tailored for younger audiences. This presentation provides basic information about HIV/AIDS in a way that young people can understand. We focus on how HIV is contracted and prevented, myths surrounding the illness and treating yourself and others with respect.
HIV VIRAL REPLICATION CYCLE & TREATMENT
Duration: 1 hr
A look at how HIV operates in your body and how viral replication takes place. We will also take a brief look at HAART for HIV and what some of the most common side effects may be for someone receiving HAART. This presentation was developed by the Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
HARM REDUCTION
Duration: 1hr
An introductory look at the philosophy of harm reduction. We’ll talk about why it is an important strategy related to HIV prevention, discuss misconceptions around what harm reduction is and how all of us might better implement harm reduction strategies into our work, our communities and our daily lives.
POSITIVE SPEAKER
Duration: 30 minutes
Trained volunteers provide information on the physical, emotional and psychological effects of HIV/AIDS.
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
Duration: 1.5 hrs
HIV/AIDS in Alberta and Canada stats, how to use a population health approach to understand vulnerability to HIV
HUMAN RIGHTS, STIGMA, & THE LAW
Duration: 1 hr
How human rights affect people living with HIV, stigma and discrimination, criminalization of HIV
NEWLY DIAGNOSED
Duration: 1 hour
This workshop explores the different questions that a newly diagnosed individual might ask, and how best to respond. Participants will draw on their own expertise and experience in order to come up with answers to these potentially difficult questions. This presentation was developed by the Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE).
BEHIND THE PANDEMIC
Duration: 3 hrs
A discussion of vulnerability, impact, and risk as it relates to HIV and a simulation activity that uses a population health approach to understanding HIV on both local and global levels. Participants are invited to conclude the day by sharing ideas of actions they can take to help address HIV/AIDS in their local and global communities. This presentation was developed by the International Coalition on AIDS and Development.
TRIPLE THREAT
Duration: 1 full day or 2 half days.
This workshop explores several topics surrounding HIV/AIDS in an interactive format, including sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis c, sexuality, harm reduction and drug use, stigma and discrimination, with a focus on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.
DYNAMICS OF HIV/AIDS
Duration: 2 days
This workshop covers a number of our individual workshops in the span of two days: HIV 101 and co-infection, HIV Viral Replication Cycle and Treatment, Positive Story, Determinants of Health, Human Rights, Stigma and the law, and Behind the Pandemic.
BEYOND THE BANANA: BIOLOGY OF HIV TRANSMISSION
Duration: One day or two half-days
This workshop is designed for front-line HIV/AIDS workers to provide accessible information about recent research, in order to better inform counseling and educational messages about the biology of HIV transmission. Topics of the workshop include: HAART as an aid to prevention; the immune system and HIV transmission; STIs and increased risk of HIV transmission; the female genital tract; and circumcision as a prevention method. This workshop was developed by the Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
PHENIX COURSE
Duration: 8 weeks, one 3-hour session per week
The Phenix Course is an exploration of queer sexuality. Over the course of 8 sessions participants will examine various aspects of mental and physical eroticism and explore their sexual and sensual psyches. The course features in-depth sessions on sexual techniques, exploring the body, drugs, masculinity, and contemporary issues of HIV and sexual risk taking…plus much more. Phenix is a great opportunity for gay, bisexual and queer men to come together and talk the erotic.
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT
A series of free workshops that address:
- Importance of communication in relationships
- Barriers in talking about ernsitive issues such as HIV & Sexual Violence
- Basic information on HIV & Sexual Violence
The workshops are intended for Mulitcultural Community Members, and are designed to be culturally appropriate. Individual sessions can be customized based on needs and/or preference. to book a workshop, please contact: Matilda at (780) 423-4102, Tsion at (780) 455-5742 ext.229.
*This presentation is a collaborative initiative of the Diversity Coalition for Sexual Health, presented by the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, HIV Edmonton and OPTIONS Sexual Health Association.
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