Events for November 14, 2024 - November 14, 2024

Hong Fook Youth and Family Services partnering with ACAS to run a monthly LGBTQ+ peer support program for Asian LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-29. 👉 WHEN: February 22 👉 TIME: 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST 👉 WHERE: Zoom 👉 REGISTER: email Moshe at msakal@hongfook.ca The peer support group offers a space for youth to connect and share their experiences around a variety of topics relevant to their lives, including LGBTQ+ and mental health. Together we create a supportive, non-judgemental environment that inspires hope, healing, and change.

ACAS and OPA+ would like you to join PADENA Third Session from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Topic: Dangers of resiliency and Defining life through activisim Mind-body and immune functions in PLHIV To register to join this event, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdeysqjIqGNyFPfMp8Iu5DhPYsCkNuMDe Devan Nambiar, MSc. has worked in the healthcare sector for over 25 years. He manages his own consultancy GHIS.CA and provides cultural and clinical training on the 2SLGBTQ+ population, HIV care and treatment, integrative health, and trauma-informed practice. In 2022, Devan launched Positivelove.ca, a free dating site for people living with HIV. He works full-time as the Manager of Capacity Building & Talent Development at Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance. Previously Devan was the Program Manager & Training Specialist at Rainbow Health Ontario on 2SLGBTQI+ health. Before that, he worked at CATIE for 12 years as HIV Treatment and Clinical Trials Educator. Devan has contributed to various publications and media on queer identities, HIV, MPX, and social justice. Devan has been living with HIV for 34 years. He currently serves on five committees. They are the Community Advisory Committee at CIHR, CTN; Patient Advisory Committee at CADTH; Co-Chair of the CHESS study on COVID vaccine effectiveness for PLHIV; The Ontario Caregivers Organization; and Missing and Missed Implementation at Toronto Police Service. Devan received leadership awards at Ontario AIDS Network (2002) and the Canadian AIDS Society (2006).   Andy Mok is a primary care and HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) at Maple Leaf Medical Clinic. Working under Dr. Gordon Liu and Dr. Ian Armstrong, Andy provides holistic care through an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to a diverse population. He is committed to making a positive impact in the Canadian healthcare system by advocating for equitable rights and fair treatment of marginalized groups, such as 2SLGBTQI+, people living with mental [...]

Book Your Monkeypox vaccine The monkeypox vaccination service, provided by Toronto Public Health nurses in collaboration with ACAS, is on Thursday, March 9th 3:00 pm-6:45 pm at 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410. This is open eligibility for gay, bisexual, queer men who have sex with men, including trans men and trans women. First and second doses available. Please use this link acas.setmore.com and choose any of the staff names for an appointment time.

Free HIV & STI Express Testing for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men and nonbinary folks 服务同志男人和 跨性别朋友 Dành cho nam Đồng tính và Chuyển giới 남성 동성애자 분들과 트렌스젠더 분들 위함 Results returned in 1 day for all screenings. Register at the front desk.  International students are welcome. Date: Thursday March 9 Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm Location: HQ (790 Bay St, 8th floor) 免费 无需预约 欢迎国际留学生 Miễn Phí Hoan nghênh du học sinh 무료 예약 필요 무 유학생 환영합니다 For more info, contact Ryan at men@acas.org

BIPOC Harm Reduction Program is hosting its first joint drop-in event. Our culturally relevant health and wellness fair offer exhibits and experts covering areas such as health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, harm reduction, sample giveaways, prizes, screening & testing, and other community services. Register at the link below: https://blackcapto.formstack.com/forms/bipochealthfair March 10, 4-9PM 20 Victoria St, 4th Floor 黑人、原住民，和有色人種減害健康博覽會 日期時間：三月十日 星期五 下午4－9點 地址：20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor, Toronto 重點節目包括： - 性健康測試 - 糖尿病最佳管理方案 - 減低傷害 - 成癮服務 - 支援服務轉介 - 前列腺保健 - 跨性別資訊 - 健體資訊 歡迎大家一起了解更多由各機構提供的性健康、減害、跨性別，及健康保健資訊。無憂診所、MedsExpert、Pride Toronto，和The Walnut Foundation 男士健康支援服務也會出席健康博覽會。會上除了會有抽獎活動，由各機構派發的產品包，茶點小食、還有DJ打碟！請掃描海報上的二維碼或點擊以下連結登記：https://blackcapto.formstack.com/forms/bipochealthfair 如有任何查詢或需要協助登記，請電郵volunteer@acas.org，我們到時見！

Date: Thursday March 16 Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) Asian Night is back at Spa Excess! Cum to relax, meet new guys and have some fun. Our volunteer team will be there to create a welcoming and friendly environment while getting you connected with resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. Coupon for 50% off lockers available by contacting Ryan at men@acas.org Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org

Calling all Queer & Trans Asian artists and creators! We are working on an art collection and are looking to feature artists and their work. Send in submissions and a short blurb about yourself and your work. Feel free to remain anonymous, your work will still be featured! Submissions can range from paintings, illustrations, digital illustrations, photography, writing, poems, short stories, videos, short films, music and anything we can put into a digital format. Unfortunately videos, short films and music cannot be featured in a print version of the collection and will instead only be available on the digital version. There is also a chance we can make a physical version (magazine/book) of this collection!  Submissions are due March 21st. We will be offering at least $25 honorariums for the first twenty people who submit work, but we will do our best to not only raise our honorarium budget, to expand how many artists we can support! We apologize for the uncertainty around payment, but rest assured, we do believe all artists should be paid for their work as much as possible, despite our limited budget. We will release a survey soon asking participants and audience members alike what they’d like to see from this project. We’d love to hear your feedback, so keep an eye out for that! This is part of a final project hosted by Marcus, a placement student for both the Youth and Men's programs! If you have any questions, please email Dany at youth@acas.org.

Are you looking for a space to make some art? Work on your own stuff, or come create something new! We are hosting an art space at the ACAS office for community members to gather and be creative! There will be some art supplies provided but feel free to bring your own supplies too. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to email Dany at youth@acas.org.

This event is for East & Southeast Asian gay, bisexual, queer cis and trans guys SAY GAY with CLAY! Join the Men's Program for a private group pottery lesson. We will be taught on both hand building and wheel throwing. Your pieces will be glazed, fired, and yours to keep after. Date: Sunday March 26 Time: 3:00pm–5:00pm Location: Clay Space (1324 Gerrard St East) Costs: $20 per person (originally $40 full price, partial costs are covered thanks to Viiv Healthcare) Sign up required at: https://forms.gle/78EKV4DmK9SyT4cg8 Up to 14 spots available. Your spot is secured on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Dear ACAS supporter, sponsors, and community members, We invite you to ACAS Seed25+ Community forum on Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023, from 7PM to 830PM online. This forum is generously sponsored by ViiV Health Care. "Cabenuva & Chill?" 🤔 Want to learn about Cabenuva (long-acting HIV injectable treatment?) Join us for an informative presentation & relaxed community discussion. You bring your questions. We’ll bring our community of fabulous subject matter experts, folks with experience with Cabenuva, and people with questions of their own to ask. Deal? TUESDAY MARCH 28, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m (via Zoom) Our smart sassy cool panelists: • Dr. Alice Tseng • Alfonso Perez-Cortes • Viviana Santibanez • Michael Wu Moderator: Ambrose Fan To register please contact: Alex Ma (support@acas.org)