Canadian Radio in 1983....
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDC-1-70-413-...rly_aids/clip2
At least, it was discussed in it's early stage and not shunned.
http://archives.radio-canada.ca/IDC-...ies/sida/clip2
In french but atleast, it wasn't hidden from the general population. It got discussed from early 1983, we got educated. On the 6 o clock news.