Afro-Carib Fusion

05/25/2026

Happy Africa Day

05/01/2026

Please join us for an upcoming webinar focused on people who use substances within African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities, including those who have recently immigrated to Canada. This webinar will explore stigma within ACB communities, highlight strategies to strengthen collaboration between agencies, and discuss the importance of meaningfully engaging ACB communities in program design and delivery. It will also examine how to diversify service models to better meet the needs of ACB and newly arrived populations.
This webinar will be moderated and will feature presentations from four guest speakers who will address the following key themes:


These include:
Addressing stigma within ACB communities
Strategies to build collaboration with other agencies
Strategies for involving ACB within HR programming / services
Diversifying service models that are most useful in responding to ACB communities


Guest Speakers
· Kelita Braithwaite, Gender-Based Violence Prevention Coordinator, AIDS Committee of Durham Region
· Orville Burke, Director of Health Promotions, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
· Grace (GG) Gitau, WHAI Community Development Coordinator, Regional HIV / AIDS Connections
· Valerie Kuye, Programs Manager, CAYR Community Connections

May 7th, 2026
10:00 – 11:30am

Register here: https://whai.ca/event/african-caribbean-black-communities-harm-reduction-an-accho-whai-collaboration

05/01/2026

On April 21, Positive Health Network, alongside Community Alliance for Accessible Treatment (CAAT), brought together a powerful day of learning, reflection, and action—centering the lived experiences of African, Caribbean, and Black newcomers living with HIV.
We heard from individuals who came to Canada seeking freedom from stigma, only to encounter new barriers along the way. And yet—what stood out most was not the hardship, but the strength. Their resilience. Their courage. Their unwavering commitment to building full, vibrant lives and lifting others as they rise.
Today, these community members are not only thriving—they are shaping Ontario for the better. They are leaders, advocates, and changemakers, helping to build more compassionate, inclusive systems for those who will follow.
People living with HIV continue to show us what it means to persevere with purpose, to create with vision, and to lead with heart.
Join us in building a province where every newcomer living with HIV can access care without fear, live without stigma, and thrive—fully and unapologetically.

04/10/2026

Join Us at the HIV & Immigration Forum!
Hosted by Positive Health Network in partnership with Community Alliance for Accessible Treatment (CAAT), this forum brings together service providers, allies, and members of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities to explore important issues surrounding HIV and immigration.
Connect in a welcoming and relaxed space to:
Learn and share experiences
Build meaningful community connections
Hear directly from a panel of individuals with lived experience offering powerful insights and real-life perspectives
Whether you’re looking for information, support, or simply a place to engage, this event is for you.
Don’t miss this opportunity for meaningful conversations and community connection we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us in person to chat about HIV and immigration challenges, rights, and support!

03/09/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLSdU2EKtqY

In celebration of International Women’s Day: March 8, ACCHO proudly presents this documentary highlighting the voices, leadership, and lived experiences of w...

03/05/2026

See you tomorrow!

Celebrate strength, justice, and equality this !
Join us on March 6 at the Native Women Centre for a day of connection, conversation, and community.
✨ Panel discussion
🥗 Light refreshments
📚 Community information services
👭 All women welcome!
Theme: Rights, Justice, Action, and Equality for Women and Girls
📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 21 Rosedene Avenue, Native Women Centre – Mountain Site

02/23/2026

Join us this Wednesday at McMaster University - Student Wellness Centre Rooms 206 & 207.

02/07/2026

February 7 is African, Caribbean & Black Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is a time to raise awareness, encourage open conversations about HIV, and support access to testing, prevention, and care while honoring the strength, resilience, and leadership of Black communities.
Why it matters:
Black people in Canada represent a small percentage of the population, but we are overrepresented among new HIV diagnoses, particularly among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities
We face systemic barriers to care because of racism in the health, legal, political, and other social systems
HIV-related stigma is real and harmful, and in our case compounded by racism
To overcome these challenges, we advocate for culturally relevant prevention and education to better reach our communities and the providers who serve us
Be part of the solution! Get tested! Support your friends, family, patients and clients in getting tested and learning more about how we can improve access to care and information about HIV for African Caribbean and Black communities in Canada.

02/03/2026

Happy Black History Month

12/01/2025

As we honour those who fought and passed, we continue to amplify our voices to acknowledge progress, and the vast work that is still to be done in the HIV re...