HIV/AIDS Labrador Project
Matshakushun
Aittunattulukak
Kaujisattaauninga Labrador-imi
Education*Prevention
Awareness
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project office opened in November 2000. It was developed in response to the lack of information on HIV/AIDS in the Aboriginal communities. The primary focus of the project is to increase individual and community awareness surrounding the topic of HIV/AIDS.
The Project is funded by Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS, sponsored by the Labrador Friendship Centre.
Aittunattulukak
Kaujisattaauninga Labrador-imi
Education*Prevention
Awareness
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project office opened in November 2000. It was developed in response to the lack of information on HIV/AIDS in the Aboriginal communities. The primary focus of the project is to increase individual and community awareness surrounding the topic of HIV/AIDS.
The Project is funded by Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS, sponsored by the Labrador Friendship Centre.
Program Description
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project originated from an earlier research project, the Labrador HIV/AIDS Surveillance Study. This study indicated a need for an HIV/AIDS Project in Labrador.
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project is involved in the education and awareness of HIV/AIDS for people in Labrador. This is done by: community visits, hosting information sessions, and taking part in community events to increase awareness of this disease.
Health Care professionals in Labrador are concerned that indicating factors, such as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's), isolation and attitudes will put Labradorians at risk of HIV/AIDS and it may spread like wildfire within our communities.
Labradorians are on the move more than ever; from the next community to around the world. Don't add to the 33.2 Million people world wide who are infected with HIV/AIDS (Source: UNAIDS/WHO-www.avert.org)
The project Coordinator works with Aboriginal groups such as: The Labrador Metis Nation, Health Care Boards, Schools, Community Youth Networks, Family Resource Centres, Clinics, Economic Boards, and other community organizations to plan strategies for HIV/AIDS prevention.
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project consists of an Advisory Committee which provides guidance and community information on the project. The Advisory Committee meets several times a year to address the communities HIV/AIDS education needs.
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project is involved in the education and awareness of HIV/AIDS for people in Labrador. This is done by: community visits, hosting information sessions, and taking part in community events to increase awareness of this disease.
Health Care professionals in Labrador are concerned that indicating factors, such as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's), isolation and attitudes will put Labradorians at risk of HIV/AIDS and it may spread like wildfire within our communities.
Labradorians are on the move more than ever; from the next community to around the world. Don't add to the 33.2 Million people world wide who are infected with HIV/AIDS (Source: UNAIDS/WHO-www.avert.org)
The project Coordinator works with Aboriginal groups such as: The Labrador Metis Nation, Health Care Boards, Schools, Community Youth Networks, Family Resource Centres, Clinics, Economic Boards, and other community organizations to plan strategies for HIV/AIDS prevention.
The HIV/AIDS Labrador Project consists of an Advisory Committee which provides guidance and community information on the project. The Advisory Committee meets several times a year to address the communities HIV/AIDS education needs.
Advisory Committee
Our Advisory Committee consists of:
- Nunatsiavut Government Department of Health and Social Development
- Health and Social Development
- Labrador Metis Nation
- Mushuau Innu Health Commission
- Sheshatshiu Innu Band Council
- Labrador Grenfell Health
- People with AIDS Network
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Labrador Friendship Centre
- Representation from our Elders, Youth, and Church
For more information contact our office:
Phone: (709) 896-5144 or 896-8302
Fax: (709) 896-8731
Email:hivaids
lfchvgb
ca
Phone: (709) 896-5144 or 896-8302
Fax: (709) 896-8731
Email:
lfchvgbca