HIV/AIDS

Read HIV and AIDS news and access information and links ------------- Indian Health SErvices conversations on HIV/AIDS ------------- PERSPECTIVE Harper government is playing with peoples lives by its deferral of decision to extend life of Insite the safe/successful drug injection centre in Vancouver ------------- It Can't Happen to me! HIV Testing and Access to Care The Experience of Canadian Aboriginal Youth ------------- Aboriginal community is well represented at the 2006 International AIDS Conference in Toronto ------------- Native youth are breaking the silence and they are talking about HIV/AIDS issues ------------- HIV/AIDS The Disproportionate Impact on Women of Color ------------- Fear of HIV infection is not enough to get everyone to practice safe sex ------------- HIV/AIDS Legal Network called for decriminalization of prostitution to ensure health, safety and human rights for sex workers ------------- One-third of HIV-positive Canadians are Aboriginal XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto to Address HIV Among Aboriginals ------------- Aboriginal communities are getting hit harder and harder figures continue to increase for the Aboriginal population at alarming rates ------------- PERSPECTIVE - Most HIV infections could be prevented by the use of condoms, clean needles expanded voluntary screening, and linkage to care ------------- You Can Join the Campaign I Support Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Awareness Every Day ------------- AFN National Chief Marks Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Day Calls for More Prevention and Education Programs for First Nations Youth ------------- HIV/AIDS in American Indian Communities ------------- Some patients may be susceptible to a second HIV virus ------------- Pregnant Aboriginals more likely to be HIV positive ------------- Pregnant Native women face HIV infection rate 7 times higher than general population . . . this is a .pdf file ------------- Physical and sexual abuse, common among urban Native women may put them at greater risk of HIV infection ------------- Aboriginal HIV/AIDS awareness project in Quebec ------------- Reviewing the provincial Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy in Manitoba ------------- HIV / AIDS - The Métis Nation is under attack by this devastating disease, says MNC President ------------- Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Day 2003 ------------- Canadian Aids Society calls youth sex and health study alarming ------------- Aboriginals and AIDS - Out of Control? A study of Injection Drug Users ------------- World AIDS Day - a call to fight discrimination in Aboriginal and other communities ------------- Widespread lack of knowledge ------------- Explosive Threat to Native Americans ------------- Epidemic requires action -------------

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According to the Centers for Disease Control, Native Americans have the third-highest infection rate of any U.S. population. Native Americans face some unique challenges when it comes to fighting the disease, including a high poverty rate, a young population, limited access to HIV testing and treatment, and the misconception that AIDS is a "white man's" disease.

HIV/AIDS among American Indians and Alaska Natives

First Nation, Aboriginal, Native Peoples AIDS Organizations ------------- Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network ------------- The Red Road HIV/AIDS Network Society ------------- Native American AIDS Prevention Center ------------- Navajo AIDS Network ------------- HIV/AIDS Project Talon - Oregon ------------- Embracing Our Traditions - Alaska ------------- Lisa Tiger HIV/AIDS educator - Oklahoma ------------- Indigenous Peoples Task Force - Minnesota ------------- Indigenous Peoples HIV/AIDS Projects - Australia ------------- 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations - Toronto ------------- Red Sky Healing - Toronto ------------- Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy ------------- Healing Our Spirit - British Columbia ------------- Chee Mamuk Aboriginal Program - British Columbia ------------- Okanagan Aboriginal AIDS Society - British Columbia ------------- Manitoba First Nations AIDS Working Group ------------- Healing Our Nations - Nova Scotia ------------- All Nations Hope AIDS Network - Saskatchewan ------------- Canadian Aids Society ------------- U.S. National Minority AIDS Council ------------- National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center ------------- American Indian Health Topics - HIV/AIDS ------------- United Nations Call to Action ------------- Global AIDS Alliance ------------- The NAMES Quilt Project ------------- AIDS Memorial ------------- AIDS Education Global Information System ------------- Healthfinder Resources ------------- Community Learning Network -------------