AIDS Committee of Ottawa | Le comité du sida d'Ottawa

AIDS Committee of Ottawa | Le comité du sida d'Ottawa Community-based, non-profit organization providing free, confidential services for people living with, affected by, and at risk of HIV in the Ottawa area.

Community-based, non-profit organisation providing free confidential services for people living with, affected by, and at risk of HIV in the Ottawa area.

Thank you for joining us at ACO for Iftar this evening! 🌙It’s always so special to break bread and share a meal with our...
02/27/2026

Thank you for joining us at ACO for Iftar this evening! 🌙
It’s always so special to break bread and share a meal with our community. Moments like these remind us of the warmth, care, and connection that bring us together.
A huge thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers for the love, time, and effort you put into meal preparation and making these Iftar dinners possible—you truly make it happen. 💛
📅 Our next Iftar will be on Thursday, March 5th, from 5–7 PM.
We hope to see you all there again!

🌙❤️🕌

🌸 Pink Shirt Day (a day late — but the message matters every day!)We may have missed the official day, but kindness isn’...
02/26/2026

🌸 Pink Shirt Day (a day late — but the message matters every day!)
We may have missed the official day, but kindness isn’t limited to a date on the calendar. At ACO, we believe every day should be Pink Shirt Day, because bullying, stigma, and discrimination should have no room among us — ever.
We stand with our communities, especially people living with HIV, 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, newcomers, and racialized communities, to say no to bullying and yes to compassion and inclusion. 💗

🔥❄️ WARM BODIES, HOT BEATS! ❄️🔥The ONLY Winter Pride Party in town!Get ready to turn up the heat this winter!Join the AI...
02/26/2026

🔥❄️ WARM BODIES, HOT BEATS! ❄️🔥
The ONLY Winter Pride Party in town!
Get ready to turn up the heat this winter!
Join the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) for an unforgettable night of music, culture, movement, and community at our Winter Pride Party! 🌈
🎧 Hot beats & winter vibes
🎲 Interactive sexual health games
🎭 Cultural performances
🍿 Snacks & drinks
🎁 Raffles, door & game prizes: Apple AirPods, Loblaws Gift cards, Gift baskets etc.,
Whether you’re coming to dance, learn, connect, or just vibe, this is a space for warm bodies, bold joy, and radical celebration. Come as you are—and bring your friends!
📅 February 28
⏰ 9 PM – 1 AM
📍 19 Main Street
Register by scanning the QR code!

**Please be advised that this event is free of charge. Alcohol consumption is not permitted on the premises. Any form of disrespect or discrimination based on race, religion, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated. Thank you for your cooperation.


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🔥❄️ CORPS BIEN AU CHAUD, RYTHMES EN FEU ! ❄️🔥
Préparez-vous à faire monter la température cet hiver !
Joignez-vous au Comité du sida d’Ottawa (CSO) pour une soirée inoubliable de musique, de culture, de mouvement et de communauté lors de notre fête de la Fierté d’hiver ! 🌈

🎧 Rythmes endiablés et ambiance hivernale
🎲 Jeux interactifs sur la santé sexuelle
🎭 Performances culturelles
🍿 Collations et boissons
🎁 Tirages, prix de présence et prix de jeux : Apple AirPods, cartes-cadeaux Loblaws, paniers-cadeaux, etc.

Que vous veniez pour danser, apprendre, créer des liens ou simplement profiter de l’ambiance, c’est un espace pour des corps bien au chaud, une joie audacieuse et une célébration radicale. Venez comme vous êtes — et invitez vos ami·e·s !
📅 28 février
⏰ 21 h – 1 h
📍 19, rue Main
Inscrivez-vous en scannant le code QR !

✨ International Women’s Day – Give Knowledge, Gain Power ✨Join us for an empowering Women & HIV Wellness Event focused o...
02/26/2026

✨ International Women’s Day – Give Knowledge, Gain Power ✨
Join us for an empowering Women & HIV Wellness Event focused on prevention, treatment, and holistic wellbeing for women in our community. 💜
📅 March 8th
⏰ 12–7 PM
📍 19 Main Street, Ottawa

This event will offer accessible, practical information tailored to women’s diverse health needs, including:
• HIV prevention, PrEP & PEP
• Treatment options and access to care
• Mental health and community supports
• Connection, conversation, and empowerment
🍽️ Meal provided
🚗 Limited parking available

🎤 Featured Speakers:
• Breaking the Silence: Substance Use & Su***de – Nora Elmi
• HIV Testing & Prevention – Lauren Orser
• HIV Treatment – Dr. Michelle McGuinty
• Substance Use & Stigma – Jannette Muzinga

When women thrive, we all rise. 💪🏽
🔗 Register now (scan the QR code on the poster)



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✨ Journée internationale des femmes – Le savoir, c’est le pouvoir ✨
Joignez‑vous à nous pour un événement bien‑être Femmes et VIH axé sur la prévention, le traitement et le mieux‑être global des femmes de notre communauté. 💜
📅 8 mars
⏰ 12 h à 19 h
📍 19, rue Main, Ottawa
Cet événement propose de l’information accessible et pratique, adaptée aux besoins diversifiés des femmes en matière de santé, notamment :
• Prévention du VIH, PrEP et PEP
• Options de traitement et accès aux soins
• Santé mentale et ressources communautaires
• Connexion, échanges et autonomisation
🍽️ Repas fourni
🚗 Places de stationnement limitées

🎤 Conférencières invitées
• Briser le silence : consommation de substances et su***de – Nora Elmi
• Dépistage et prévention du VIH – Lauren Orser
• Traitement du VIH – Dre Michelle McGuinty
• Consommation de substances et stigmatisation – Jannette Muzinga

Quand les femmes s’épanouissent, toute la communauté s’élève. 💪🏽
🔗 Inscrivez‑vous dès maintenant (scannez le code QR sur l’affiche)

🌙✨ You’re Invited to Iftar Dinner ✨🌙Join us for a warm evening of community, connection, and delicious food as we break ...
02/25/2026

🌙✨ You’re Invited to Iftar Dinner ✨🌙
Join us for a warm evening of community, connection, and delicious food as we break fast together. 🍽️🤍

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 19 Main Street
📩 To register: fatime@aco-cso.ca
Hosted by The AIDS Committee of Ottawa.
All are welcome — we look forward to sharing this special evening with you. 🌙💫

Join the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) for a vital conversation on heart health and health equity....
02/23/2026

Join the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN) for a vital conversation on heart health and health equity.
Globally, Black women face a risk of maternal heart disease or death that is three times higher than other racial and ethnic groups. Despite this, there is a significant lack of data regarding maternal heart health for this population in Canada.
This webinar will feature preliminary findings from an intersectional, patient-oriented study exploring how high blood pressure in pregnancy serves as a predictor for future cardiovascular disease.

Webinar Details:
· Date: February 25th, 2026
· Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
· Zoom Webinar Registration by Scanning the QR Code
Meet Our Speakers:
· Deborah Baiden, MScN, RN: A 5th-year PhD candidate at the University of Toronto. Her doctoral research is focused on advancing knowledge of cardiovascular health for women of African descent in Canada, particularly those with a history of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
· Thianna Edwards: A nursing student at the University of Toronto and recipient of the SickKids Black Nursing Student Award. Her work focuses on forming partnerships with women from underserved communities who have lived experience with cardiovascular disease.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the latest research and advocate for meaningful change in Black maternal health.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYGive Knowledge, Gain Power: Women & HIV Wellness EventHosted by the AIDS Committee of OttawaMar...
02/23/2026

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Give Knowledge, Gain Power: Women & HIV Wellness Event
Hosted by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa
March 8th | 12 - 7 pm | 19 Main Street, Ottawa

This International Women’s Day, join us as we embrace the theme “Give to Gain”—a reminder that when we support one another, we create stronger, healthier communities for all women. By sharing knowledge, resources, and care, we help build a future where every woman has the tools she needs to thrive.
This empowering event focuses on HIV prevention, treatment, and wellness for women, with practical information tailored to the unique health needs of diverse women in Ottawa. Learn about testing options, PrEP and PEP, treatment access, community programs, and the wide range of supports available locally.
Whether you’re seeking information, navigating services, supporting someone you care about, or wanting to help uplift women in your community—your presence is part of the “Give to Gain” movement.
What to Expect:
- Accessible info on HIV prevention & treatment
- Guidance on local health and support resources
- A welcoming space for women of all backgrounds
- Community connection, conversation, and empowerment
- Food provided. Limited parking spots available.

Join us on March 8th (12-7pm) at 19 Main Street as we uplift, support, and empower women—because when women thrive, we all rise

02/20/2026

✨ Thank you for joining us tonight for Iftar! ✨
It was truly heart‑warming to see the room filled with people from so many diverse backgrounds, coming together in the spirit of community, reflection, and connection. 💛
We’re grateful to everyone who shared this special evening with us, and we hope to see you all again next Thursday for another Iftar together.

🌙 Happy Ramadan! 🌙

A free opportunity for youth in our communityConfidence in Colour is a 3 week leadership and wellness program supporting...
02/18/2026

A free opportunity for youth in our community
Confidence in Colour is a 3 week leadership and wellness program supporting
LGBTQIA2S+, newcomer, refugee, and BIPOC youth to build confidence, learn new skills,
and connect with others in a safe, affirming space.
Art
Fun
Growth
Mentorship
Community
🗓 March 13, 20 & 27, 2026
FREE to join
Spots are limited
Sign up using the link in our bio / scan the QR code

🌙✨ Ramadan Mubarak from the AIDS Committee of Ottawa 🌙✨As the month of reflection, compassion, and generosity begins, we...
02/18/2026

🌙✨ Ramadan Mubarak from the AIDS Committee of Ottawa 🌙✨
As the month of reflection, compassion, and generosity begins, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone observing Ramadan. May this time bring peace, strength, and connection to you and your loved ones.
We honour the Muslim communities we serve—especially those living with HIV, newcomers, refugees, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Muslims—whose resilience and care for one another inspire us every day.

🌙✨ IFTAR DINNER INVITATION ✨🌙Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙💛You’re invited to join us for a warm and welcoming Iftar Dinner as we br...
02/17/2026

🌙✨ IFTAR DINNER INVITATION ✨🌙
Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙💛
You’re invited to join us for a warm and welcoming Iftar Dinner as we break fast together in community. 🌙🤍
Come enjoy good food, meaningful connection, and shared moments.
🗓 Thurs, February 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 19 Main Street
📩 For more information: fatima@aco-cso.ca
Hosted by The AIDS Committee of Ottawa

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🌙✨ INVITATION AU DÎNER D’IFTAR ✨🌙
Ramadan Moubarak ! 🌙💛
Vous êtes invité·e à vous joindre à nous pour un dîner d’Iftar chaleureux et accueillant, afin de rompre le jeûne ensemble dans un esprit de communauté. 🌙🤍
Venez partager un bon repas, des échanges significatifs et un moment de convivialité.
🗓 Jeudi, 19 février 2026
⏰ 17 h à 19 h
📍 19, rue Main
📩 Pour plus d’informations : fatima@aco-cso.ca
Organisé par Le Comité du sida d’Ottawa

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19 Main Street
Ottawa, ON
K1S1A9

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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