July 12, 2002
"Lets talk about
HIV/AIDS" contest
The First Nations of Quebec,
the Labrador Health and Social Services Commission and the First Nations and
Inuit of Quebec HIV/AIDS Permanent Committee have awarded first prize in the
"Lets talk about HIV/AIDS" contest to Jennilee Wahsquonaikezhik,
a 20-year-old Algonquin from Timiskaming, for her poem called "AIDS (Youre
never alone)."
Wahsquonaikezhiks
text speaks to an individual living with HIV/AIDS, and it reminds people to
express support to those who are infected by the virus. The poem will be part
of an HIV/AIDS awareness poster, which will be distributed throughout Quebec.
Because of the contests
success, organizers have decided to launch another "Lets talk about
HIV/AIDS" contest open to all Quebec First Nations and Inuit under 30.
Entrants must describe
in about 20 lines what HIV/AIDS is in a poem, a real-life experience or a story.
The contest is open until Nov. 15, 2002, and all entries can be sent to: 250
Place Chef Michel Laveau, 1st Floor, Wendake (QC) G0A 4V0, by fax to (418) 842-7045,
and by e-mail to gchastroux@cssspnql.com.
All participants will receive
a prize. Some authors will also be invited to Quebec City to attend the next
Circle of Hope Forum. Their names will be announced on Dec. 1, National Aboriginal
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
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