World AIDS Day 2008

Please check out the forum that AIDS Community Action Network, UBC Sexual Assault Support Center and Canadian Students for a Sensible Drug Policy are hosting as part of UBC World AIDS Day 2008. “Criminalization of Health: Community Perspectives on HIV/AIDS and Harm Reduction.” Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5pm – 7:30pm in Michael Smith Laboratories Lecture Theatre 1 This community forum will focus on different perspectives on HIV/AIDS and harm reduction within a local context. It will not only address the HIV/AIDS within the Downtown Eastside but also how it pertains to youth, particularly students. This forum will feature: • Dr. Kate Shannon, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS • M-J Milloy, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and Insite • Meaghan Thumath, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia • Liz Evans, Executive Director and Founder of the Portland Hotel Society • Kerry Porth, P.A.C.E. Society Agency Coordinator • Jenny Kwan, MLA for Vancouver Mount Pleasant Also check out the group UBC World AIDS Day to find out about all the week’s events. Cheers, Meredith Bragg President, AIDS Community Action Network