We Are Here: An Evening of Storytelling

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Monday, December 2nd, 2013
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

While this year�s UNAIDS World AIDS Day theme, �Getting to Zero�, aims to achieve zero new HIV infections and zero AIDS deaths� it is the goal of getting to zero stigma that is often hardest to attain. Advancements in treatment and broader access to testing have made the first two �zero� goals within reach on Vancouver Island. However, for a coalition of storytellers who are living with HIV in the capital region, stigma remains a harmful and dominant force.

At the Bellfry Theatre we are offering an evening to experience people living with HIV telling their unique stories through theatre, music, video, dialogue, acknowledging that storytelling through its varied modalities can offer understanding and an opportunity for healing. Everyone is welcome at this free event.

In addition to the event at the Belfry Theatre, there will be storyboards reflecting local stories on display at the downtown branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library starting on November 18 the boards will also be on display Bruce Hutchison Branch and the Juan de Fuca Branch. Visit the Greater Victoria Public Library for more information.

This is the second year of the �We Are Here� project which will also be posted online.