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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.
Flower Making Session
We are happy to invite you to our Flower Making Session as part of our AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project. The AIDS Memorial Storytelling Project honors, shares, and archives the stories of community members memorialized in the AIDS Memorial in Barbara Hall Park, Toronto.
In this session, we will create paper flowers to honor those remembered. This workshop offers an opportunity to connect, share, and reflect on the legacies of people impacted by HIV and AIDS. The flowers we create will be used to decorate the AIDS Memorial Storytelling Booth.
Date:
Friday August 15th, 2025
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.
Previous Story-Gathering Events
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
Dates:
Every Thursday from March 27th to April 24th (March 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24)
Time:
6:00 PM – 8:30 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.
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