[Viva] March Groups

[Patience]

Hi beloved sisters
Just to let you know, I will attending a conference on HIV is not a crime in US Alabama.  I would like to hear everyones input concerning that topic. Please let's keep on touch.
Blessings.

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From: Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> 
Date: 2016-03-07  9:24 AM  (GMT-08:00) 
To: viva at lists.resist.ca 
Subject: Re: [Viva] March Groups 

Hi
If I were in Vancouver I would be happy to attend.  Thanks Margarite. 
I want to share news that came in from one of the researchers on a CHIWOS, WATCH study team member, Angela. As you may know research is being conducted regarding the impact of criminalization on the lives of positive women. I would be happy to share what I can about the law, but suggest that there are others in Vancouver much more knowledgeable than I. I certainly don’t have an answer regarding what we should do given the current craziness. 
I’m sorry to share this horrible news with you but a woman in Manitoba was just sentenced to 2 years less a day in prison for HIV non-disclosure. The language used in this article is absolutely appalling. An indication of the gross injustice of this law and how much work we have ahead of us:
http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/03/01/jail-for-hiv-positive-trysts<http://www.winnipegsun.com/2016/03/01/jail-for-hiv-positive-trysts>
I’m trying to write an encouraging letter to her through her lawyer, so that she understands that she has some support. I worry about suicide. I would feel so helpless if it were me. Know that I feel blessed to have met each of you. If I don’t write often its because I am trying to write a big thing called a book and it's taking way too long and way too much energy. Or I am out enjoying life — which I do regularly. Love to everyone.  -peg
On Mar 4, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Margarite Sanchez <margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
Hi gals,Here are the March groups:Friday. March 11th (aboriginal women's group), 11:30 -1:30 at PWN. Lunch served. Wednesday, March 16th, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Vancouver Women's Health Collective. Dinner served.Friday, March 18th, 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. at the Oak Tree Clinic. Lunch served. Monday, March 21st, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Positive Haven, Surrey. Lunch served.Important: If childcare is needed please call Jane at 604 875-3755The oaktree group will be celebrating 5 years!! And there will be cake :)
Hope you can make it! 
Margarite
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