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The AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project aims to both honour and document the stories of those commemorated at the memorial. We’ll be exploring its history, adding names that have been missed and underrepresented, all while creating opportunities for sharing and archiving these vital stories.

The AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project is creating an installation that will weave together the stories of those memorialized at Barbara Hall Park in various formats, such as audio, visual, and other artistic forms, creating a digital archive and interactive experiences where stories will be shared.

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Upcoming Sessions

We’re happy to invite you to our Fall Workshops and Story-Gathering Sessions as part of the AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project. 

In our first fall session, we’ll be making sheets of seed paper that will be part of the storytelling booths, which will feature the stories shared in honor of those remembered. We’ll also have private rooms available for anyone who wishes to share and record their story for inclusion in the AIDS Memorial installation. 

Date:

We’ll be hosting three sessions this fall: 

  • October 15 – Seed Paper Making 
  • October 28 – Flower Making 
  • November 11 – Story-Gathering Session 

Time:
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
519 Community Centre, Toronto

Eligibility:
These workshops are open to individuals living with or who have lost loved ones to HIV and AIDS—particularly those whose names are memorialized at Barbara Hall Park or whose names are missing from the memorial.

Register Here!
Seed paper workshop flyer

Previous Story-Gathering Events

  • Poster for flower making workshop
  • Black Out Poetry Storytelling
  • Share your story
  • Learn about the memorial’s history
  • Reflect on the lasting legacy of those who have passed
  • Connect with others in the community who share similar experiences

Through art, storytelling, and community engagement, we aim to deepen understanding, encourage support, and recognize the ongoing impact of HIV and AIDS.

Sign up for our programs to:

  • Share your story
  • Learn about the memorial’s history
  • Reflect on the lasting legacy of those who have passed
  • Connect with others in the community who share similar experiences
Register Here!

STORY-GATHERING PROGRAMS:

March 27th:
Speed History: Youth Elders Intergenerational Conversations with Franki and Carol

April 3, 10, 17th:
Short Film Trilogy Screening & Interview Story Gathering with Filmmaker Samuel Lopez

April 24th:
Black-Out Poetry for Storytelling and Story Gathering with artist Martin Gomes