Ribbon Community is holding space for World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week this month with Our Red Ribbon activities onsite and in the clinics, at a drag show on November 30 and again December 7 (at The Carnegie Centre), and at Tsawout First Nation. 

November 30: Join us for a World AIDS Day drag show and panel at The Junction, hosted by Sophia Diamonds and Jesse Creations. Show starts at 7pm!

December 1 (Tsawout First Nation): HIV/AIDS survivors from Tsawout First Nation are planning an important event to mark World AIDS Day and the first day of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week taking place December 1 at 11am. All community  members are invited to join this Recognition Walk. This will include Indigenous speakers, a walk to lay flowers on the graves of those who have passed away, and lunch. Karen Harry is the lead organizer and is working closely with her family and community members to honour survivors, commemorate those we have lost, and walk our journey to a brighter future. This event starts at 11am at 7728 Tetayut Rd Saanichton BC. We would be thrilled to have your presence at this event to recognize this stellar example of grassroots,  Indigenous  leadership within the HIV movement and to honour this community's journey with HIV.

December 1, 3 & 4: Reflect on the power of our communities and the red ribbon that brings us together. Share your take on the red ribbon by icing a cookie (while supplies last) and colouring sheets.

December 7: Free community drag show and roast beef meal at The Carnegie Centre, “Burning the Bannock;” hosted by Desiree, Knight, & Niis Miou. Doors open at 2:30pm, and the show begins at 3pm, followed by a feast at 5pm. Tickets required - connect with a Ribbon team member to secure yours! 

GAMES DAYS with Matthew

Come by on Mondays and join Matthew to chat, connect, and play various cards and board games. Hosted in the Resource Centre, this casual games afternoon is  Coffee, tea, and various snacks are also available. No RSVP required.

SABIAN'S ARTS AND CRAFTS: December 9 starting at 11:30am

Sabian will be leading a class in making a tree star dream catcher. Join us on the fourth floor at the Splashy room for coffee and bannock, and learn to complete a tree star dream catcher. All materials are provided.

GRUPO LATINO: December 9 from 5:30pm (last meeting until 2026)

Este es el mensaje de los organizadores del Grupo Latino. Nos reunimos dos veces al mes en Ribbon Community. Nuestro Grupo Latino es un grupo exclusivo para personas que se encuentren viviendo con el vírus del VIH y es en español. Tod@s son bienvenid@s.

Personas intersad@s por favor contactar a Otto al correo [email protected]

CANDLE MAKING: December 10 from 2-4pm

Come and join us for a free candle making workshop with Amiel. Participants will get to learn how to make their very own candle and customize the colour and scent to their liking. Instructions can be provided in English and Spanish.

BOWLING & PIZZA SOCIAL in Surrey: December 11 from 2-4pm 

Join our Surrey group for a fun-filled afternoon. RSVP with Joshna by emailing [email protected] by December 5. Location provided with confirmed RSVP.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: drop by December 16 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm

PIPE CEREMONY, COMMUNITY MEAL, AND HOLIDAY BINGO: December 22 starting at 11am

The Indigenous Committee invites you to join for a pipe ceremony and community meal, followed by bingo with a grand prize of an air fryer!! No RSVP required. More details to come. 

The Ribbon Office will be closed December 25 - January 4, 2026. Peer Navigators will be available in each of our clinic locations while the clinics are open during this time.