Now in it's third year, the “We Are Here” anti-HIV stigma project involves local people living with HIV sharing their personal stories with their fellow Victorians, reminding us all that HIV doesn’t just happen elsewhere – it happens right here, too. Craig Dales, Executive Director of VPWAS says “This is an important way to decrease the stigma of living with HIV and educate the community about the realities of living with HIV. Everyone’s story is important.”
=0D=0A=The “We Are Here” project kicks off on Nov. 22th with the start of the annual “Storyboards” art installation, a collection of diverse images and real-life stories and experiences of local HIV+ folks which will be on display in Greater Victoria Public Library branches over AIDS Awareness Week and Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (Nov. 22nd-Dec. 6th).
=0D=0A=On Monday November 24th the theatre production, “We Are Here: An Evening of Storytelling” will feature both senior and new authors from the “Storyboards” series, sharing glimpses into their lives with insight, passion, strength and humor. Event is from 7-8:30pm. at The Belfry Theatre. Admission by donation. Go to www.avi.org, www.vpwas.ca, or check us out on facebook for more info.
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Thank you to the The Belfry Theatre and the Greater Victoria Public Library for generously sponsoring these events.
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