S Ontario Native Womens Association
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Research Assistant (1 FT Vacancy) Hybrid/Remote
Research Assistant (1 FT Vacancy) Hybrid/Remote **Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.** 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 […]
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Research Assistant ( 2 FT Vacancies) Hybrid
Research Assistant ( 2 FT Vacancies) Hybrid **Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.** 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 […]
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Legacy of Residential Schools Continues
Legacy of Residential Schools Continues We must acknowledge the legacy of residential schools that are a part of the history of this country. The legacies of the residential school system continue to break the hearts, but not the resiliency of Indigenous peoples. The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) stands in unity with the families who […]
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Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant **Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.** 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 […]
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Government of Canada Appointment of Ministerial Special Representative to Address Calls for Justice
Government of Canada Appointment of Ministerial Special Representative to Address Calls for Justice Thunder Bay, ON – The Canadian Government has announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as the Ministerial Special Representative. Moore Rattray will provide advice and recommendations, through engagement with families, survivors, partners and organizations, in support of Calls for Justice 1.7 […]
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Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Youth Art Contest Winners
Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Youth Art Contest Winners The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) held an Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Youth Art Contest in November/December 2022. We asked Indigenous youth (ages 11-25) to submit artwork showcasing: “What ending violence against Indigenous women look like to you?” Submissions were sorted into 3 age brackets: […]
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Serial Murders in Winnipeg: Addressing the Issue of Hate and Genocide
Serial Murders in Winnipeg: Addressing the Issue of Hate and Genocide OPINION Cora McGuire-Cyrette Executive Director, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) The serial murders of Indigenous women in Winnipeg are a national tragedy and another example of how multiple systems continue to fail in keeping Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people safe. Most people in […]
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This National Nightmare Must End
This National Nightmare Must End OPINION Cora McGuire-Cyrette Executive Director, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) To say Indigenous women are treated like trash is not a metaphor. The serial murders that occurred in Winnipeg, Manitoba are a national tragedy, another example of racism and hate. It is this hate and disrespect that continues to put […]
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UN Human Rights Day highlights need for Canadians to respect the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
UN Human Rights Day highlights need for Canadians to respect the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Thunder Bay, ON – Today on UN Human Rights Day the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) calls on all Canadians to educate themselves on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples […]
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Race and Gender Discrimination Fuel Violence against Indigenous Women
Race and Gender Discrimination Fuel Violence against Indigenous Women Thunder Bay, ON – The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day) is a Canadian movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. Indigenous […]
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