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International Women’s Day – Accelerating Action for Indigenous Women’s Safety and Leadership at United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
International Women’s Day – Accelerating Action for Indigenous Women’s Safety and Leadership at United Nations Commission on the Status of Women New York, NY – As part of our efforts to celebrate International Women’s Day, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is attending the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of […]
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Let Kindness Grow – Art Contest
Let Kindness Grow – Art Contest Learn More About The Contest Submit Your Artwork to Be Featured On Our Card Deck! February 26th is Pink Shirt Day and ONWA is building our bundle with a new card deck. Youth life promotion is looking for art submissions for this year’s anti-bully day show casing the idea: […]
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Human Trafficking Thrives in Silence and Lack of Awareness
Human Trafficking Thrives in Silence and Lack of Awareness Thunder Bay, ON – This National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognizes the importance of amplifying community knowledge of human trafficking as one of the fundamental steps that can be taken to combat it. ONWA acknowledges that Survivors are the experts […]
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ONWA is Celebrating Indigenous art, artists and families this Family Day!
ONWA is Celebrating Indigenous art, artists and families this Family Day! The Ontario holiday of Family Day on February 17, 2025 takes place during the Bear Moon, a time for storytelling, introspection and reflection. The blanket of snow that covers Mother Earth during this time is a gentle reminder to rest, recharge, and stay close […]
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Senior Strategy Implementation & Intergovernmental Operational Advisor
Senior Strategy Implementation & Intergovernmental Operational Advisor (Remote – Ontario) Why make ONWA your career choice? Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members: Competitive […]
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Discovery by the Wiikwogaming Tiinahtiisiiwin Project Team on former McIntosh Indian Residential School Property
Discovery by the Wiikwogaming Tiinahtiisiiwin Project Team on former McIntosh Indian Residential School Property Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) extends our deepest condolences to the families and communities impacted by the discovery of unmarked burial features at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School. We are profoundly saddened by this revelation, […]
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Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor (Remote – Ontario) Why make ONWA your career choice? Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members: Competitive salaries Generous paid vacation time […]
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ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds
ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds Toronto, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured to launch the newest edition of our official publication, She Is Wise Magazine, under today’s winter solstice. We are honoured to share with you the wisdom of Indigenous women on […]
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ONWA Honours National Ribbon Skirt Day
ONWA Honours National Ribbon Skirt Day Ontario – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) proudly honours National Ribbon Skirt Day, a celebration of identity, resilience, and cultural reclamation. National Ribbon Skirt Day was inspired by the experience of Isabella Kulak, an Indigenous girl from Saskatchewan who was shamed for wearing a ribbon skirt to […]
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ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds
ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds Toronto, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured to launch the newest edition of our official publication, She Is Wise Magazine, under today’s winter solstice. We are honoured to share with you the wisdom of Indigenous women on […]
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