File contains clippings from Nova Scotia newspapers dated 1991 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Nova Scotia. File also contains posters, programs, and pamphlets for AIDS-related causes and events in Nova Scotia.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Lilianne Couture of AIDS Nova Scotia's Women and AIDS project. Couture spoke with CKDU's Mike Nelson as part of CKDU's World AIDS day programming. The interview aired November, 24, 1992 and was rebroadcast November 25, 1992 at 2:20 pm; February 9, 1993 on The Evening Affair; May 25, 1993 on The Evening Affair; and December 1, 1993 on The Evening Affair.
File is an audio reel containing an interview with Roseanne Leblanc of AIDS Nova Scotia on the role of community organizations and funding concerns related to AIDS counseling and education services locally. The interview was conducted by Adam Oster. The episode was recorded on November 25, 1992, and was broadcast on the same day, December 1, 1992, and March 2, 1993 on The Evening Affair, a CKDU program.
Series contains audio reels from the CKDU radio 88.1 program Living After Diagnosis. This program is a multi-part series on living with AIDS, which aired once a month on CKDU radio.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of Living After Diagnosis, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features a discussion of HIV/AIDS as a retrovirus (a virus that copies itself as a part of a cell's DNA), and dormancy. The episode aired on March 26, 1992 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs radio program.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of Earth Action, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. The episode features complementary therapies for AIDS. The episode aired on August 25, 1992 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs radio program.
File contains clippings and reference materials from January - June 1992 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
File contains a document titled "Management of HIV disease: One physician's approach"; a list of items added to the Nova Scotia Advisory Commission AIDS library; conference proceedings from a workshop on palliative care for persons with AIDS; a list of regional coordinators for home care programs; a list of resources available through the International Conference on AIDS 1993; a newsletter from AIDS Nova Scotia; and a questionnaire from Metro United Way regarding health care and community needs.
File contains materials related to the AIDS Community Action Program [ACAP], including documents outlining program goals and requirements, correspondence, press releases, and briefs related to ACAP funding for AIDS-related projects.
File contains materials related to a 1992 federal audit of AIDS Nova Scotia expenses. Materials include correspondence, audit comments, and one copy of the audit report.
File contains materials related to the operations of the Coalition of Community Groups, a precursor to the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia. Materials include planning documents and timelines, correspondence, focus group materials, speaking notes, reports and recommendations, and written notes.
File contains materials documenting exchanges between AIDS Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Health regarding project initiatives and funding, including correspondence, meeting agendas, project recommendations, and funding proposals.
File contains reports and recommendations from AIDS Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Advisory Commission on AIDS regarding anonymous HIV/AIDS testing, one paper outlining Ontario's suggested strategy for implementing similar services, and associated notes and correspondence.
Series contains materials relating to the formation and operations of the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia [ACNS], a non-profit advocacy organization for persons living with HIV/AIDS based in Halifax. ACNS was formed in 1996 via the merger of two pre-existing organizations, the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition and AIDS Nova Scotia, and still operates today. Materials in subseries include administrative records such as meeting notices, minutes, and agendas; memos and correspondence; planning materials for ACNS events; proposals, research materials, and reference materials; and notes.
File contains five pamphlets produced by AIDS Nova Scotia, one letter of support from the Nova Scotia Liberal, and issues of the ANS newsletter Thinking Positively published between 1992-1994.
File is an audio reel containing a variety of health related topics. This first is a feature on the Nova Scotia Women and AIDS project launched the same week, reported on by CKDU's Liz van Berkel, which runs 16 min. 17 sec. The second is a feature on Janet and Randy, who contracted HIV through a blood product - Randy is also a hemophiliac now living with AIDS. It runs 18 min. 6 sec. The episode was recorded on December 2, 1992, and was broadcast on December 4, 1992 on The Evening Affair, a CKDU program.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features an interview with James Shedden, local full-time AIDS activist and promoter of safe sex for bi and gay men, on "Day without art". The episode was recorded on November 24, 1992, and was broadcasted on December 1, 1992, October 3, 1994, and October 2, 1995.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of Earth Action, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. The episode features long term survivors of AIDS, and includes Dan Hart and local AIDS activist James Shedden. The episode aired on July 28, 1992 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs radio program.
Series contains duplicate posters from fonds in the Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors Archive. Materials in series include posters for the Halifax Fetish Ball, Mr. Atlantic Canada Leather [M.A.C. Leather] contests, other LGBT events in Halifax and Montreal, LGBT films, and posters and acetate negatives of posters for events held at Rumours, a bar owned and operated by the Gay and Lesbian Association of Nova Scotia [GALA].
File is an audio reel containing Eric Smith's response to the Nova Scotia provincial government's AIDS strategy at a press conference with the Nova Scotia Persons with AIDS Coalition. The episode was recorded on August 14, 1992, and was broadcast on the same day, August 17, 1992, and September 22. 1997 on The Evening Affair, Title Waves, and The Word is Out, CKDU programs.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features Dalhousie's spousal support, "queer anthology : discontents", and AIDS in prison. The episode was recorded on August 9, 1992, and was broadcasted on the same day.
File contains clippings from Nova Scotia newspapers dated 1992 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Nova Scotia. File also contains posters, programs, and pamphlets for AIDS-related causes and events in Nova Scotia.
File contains administrative records produced by the AIDS Nova Scotia [ANS] board of directors from 1993-1994. Materials include meeting agendas and minutes, memos and correspondence, strategic planning materials, internal policies, reports and recommendations, budgets and financial statements, and notes. File also contains records from the joint steering committee for ANS and the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition from 1992-1994, including agendas, minutes, and notes.
File contains materials documenting the response to Nova Scotia's strategy on AIDS by AIDS Nova Scotia and the Coalition of Nova Scotia AIDS Community Groups. Materials include a draft copy of the 1992 Nova Scotia AIDS Strategy, press releases, correspondence, notes, policy documents, and clippings.
File contains materials related to the AIDS Walk, hosted by the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia [ACNS]. Materials include pamphlets, presentation notes, proposed routes, press releases, sponsorship information, partnership criteria, financial statements, notes, and memos.
File contains project proposals, memos, correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, notes, and other planning materials related to the 1992 AIDS Telethon and the formation of it's beneficiary organization the Atlantic AIDS Foundation. File also contains administrative records of the Atlantic AIDS Foundation, including a memorandum of association and by-laws.
Series contains publications and news clippings regarding Janet Conners' involvement in the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada [the Krever inquiry], related legal cases, and Conners' subsequent advocacy work for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Series also contains clippings related to Randy Conners' death and advocacy work, HIV/AIDS symptoms and treatments, other blood conditions and diseases, blood treatment facilities, and other notable persons living with HIV/AIDS.
File contains clippings from newspapers in Nova Scotia and Ontario regarding AIDS, bloodborne illnesses, the Krever inquiry, and Conners' AIDS advocacy efforts.
File contains clippings from newspapers in Nova Scotia and Ontario regarding HIV/AIDS, bloodborne illnesses, the Krever inquiry, and Conners' AIDS advocacy efforts.
File contains one pamphlet for the 2nd Annual National Conference on HIV/AIDS, held May 28-29, 1992; one pamphlet for the McGill AIDS Centre; one piece of correspondence regarding the establishment of an AIDS research fund; and clippings regarding AIDS research.
File contains one copy of "Proud But Cautious": Homophobic Abuse and Discrimination in Nova Scotia, published in 1992 by Carolyn Gibson Smith for NSPIRG, and one copy of Boys Just Wanna Have Fun: Gay and Bisexual Men Talk About Their Experiences With Alcohol, published in 1998 by AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia's Gay Men and Alcohol Project.
File is an audio reel containing a report on the Nova Scotia Persons with AIDS Coalition (NSPWAC)'s new treatment and orientation program, and CKDU's role in it. The episode was recorded on February 20, 1992, and was broadcast on February 25, 1992.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of Earth Action, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. The episode features nutrition and supplements available for people with AIDS. The episode aired on October 27, 1992 on The Evening Affair, CKDU's evening public affairs radio program.
File is an audio reel containing an episode of The Word is Out, a radio program broadcast on CKDU radio 88.1. This episode features AIDS walk comments with James Sheddon and Brenda Barnes. The episode was recorded on October 6, 1992, and was broadcasted on the same day.
File contains clippings and reference materials from July - December 1992 regarding AIDS transmission, treatment, and prevention; the government's response to the AIDS crisis; and AIDS-related social issues in Canada and abroad.
Series consists of clippings collected by Ross Boutilier concerning the LGBT community in the news. Subjects covered include same-sex marriage, homosexuality and religion, HIV/AIDS, Canadian politics, LGBT legal challenges, local arts news, and international celebrity news.
File contains one piece of correspondence regarding the Coordinated Home Care Program for AIDS sufferers, and one fax containing minutes from an AIDS Nova Scotia support committee meeting.
File contains materials related to the life and passing of Wilson Hodder. Hodder was a prominent LGBT activist in Nova Scotia, who successfully petitioned for spousal survivors benefits for same-sex couples under the Canada Pension Plan following the passing of his partner, Terry Martin.
File contains 30 colour photographs taken by Hodder of the 1998 Ottawa Pride parade, three photographs of Hodder and friends, correspondence between Hodder and Mike Sangster, two copies of the program from Hodder's celebration of life, and two program inserts.
File contains clippings and interview transcripts regarding the Conners' activism, the death of Randy Conners, and Janet Conners' subsequent announcement of her AIDS diagnosis. File also contains copies of correspondence related to Randy's death.
Series contains honours and distinctions awarded to Janet Conners in recognition of her involvement in the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada [the Krever Inquiry], and her subsequent advocacy work for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Materials include honorary degrees, awards, fellowships, and other distinctions, as well as associated programs, invitations, and forms.
File contains awards and certificates awarded to Janet Conners', including the Nova Scotia Human Rights Award, honorary membership to the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Hemophilia Society, and the Second Annual Humanitarian Award from the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.
