Monthly Archives: November 2019

On December 1st, we honour and remember those we have lost in the fight against HIV and AIDS.The legacies of love, friendship, strength, and community live on as we continue to work towards ending the HIV epidemic in Canada. Visit our partner at www.voicesforworldaidsday.ca #Voices4HIV #VoixSIDA Check out our partner videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1yQQ_ditSU&list=PL1pWa8wlaL_6RazK1F_1bwGIx6I1fdjXy&index=1 December 1st-5th is Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (AAAW), a time when we celebrate the contributions of Indigenous communities in ending the HIV epidemic. To learn more, visit www.voicesforworldaidsaday.ca #Voices4HIV #VoixSIDA @allnationshope @2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations @CAAN.ca

Thank you IN Magazine for giving ACAS the opportunity to highlight some of the issues that affect gay, bi, queer Asian men "ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) is a second home for so many – a place where being Asian meets being queer. ACAS is currently the only operating HIV/AIDS service organization in Canada dedicated specifically to the sexual health of East and Southeast Asians. While our background begins with HIV and sexual health, our work also includes creating safer spaces and providing support for the LGBTQ+ Asian community.🌈" Check out the article here: http://inmagazine.ca/2019/11/a-second-home-for-many/

With the help of eager local youth, a new group for Queer & Trans Asians in Montreal has been revived. Ryan dropped by over the weekend to help with their first meet up at a local bubble tea shop! If you live in Montreal, look out for future events from Queer Trans Asiatique de Montreal! (There is a private non-searchable Facebook group, please message men@acas.org or our facebook if you would like to be invited into the group) Did you know Queer Asian Youth (QAY) started the same way with bubble tea lounges? Way back in the year 2000!

Thank you to all 25 runners, walkers and donors who helped us raise $18700 at the #TOWaterfront42k Charity Challenge 2019 to benefit Asians living w/ #HIV and members of the #2SLBGTIQ+ communities! ‬ We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming ACAS WorldAIDSDay: A Community United Dinner featuring the premiere of #LoveFearlessly Asian PHA Podcasts on November 29, 2019. For event and ticket details please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/971454706562535/      

3 ACAS job postings:  Men's Outreach Program Coordinator (Leave of Absence Replacement) Support Program Coordinator MSM Outreach Worker Please see PDFs for details. Application Deadline:  November 17, 2019 (11:59 p.m.)   Interview Date(s): November 20-25, 2019