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6th Annual She Is Wise Conference – Vendor Registration
6th Annual She Is Wise Conference – Vendor Registration Are you an Indigenous vendor? Would you like to have a craft tradeshow booth at ONWA’s upcoming 6th Annual She Is Wise Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin Conference is being held February 10-12, 2025, at the Sheraton Fallview Hotel (Niagara Falls, ON)? Register now! Registration closes:11:59 PM (EST) on […]
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6th Annual She Is Wise Conference – Registration
6th Annual She Is Wise Conference – Registration She Is Wise Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin Conference fosters capacity building for frontline workers. Registration Coming Soon! WHEN: February 10-12, 2025 WHERE: Online or In-Person (Sheraton Fallview Hotel (5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K7)) REGISTRATION DATES: TBA (Coming soon) TICKET PRICE: TBA (Coming soon) Save the Date […]
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Forging Connections this National Addictions Awareness Week
Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is recognizing National Addictions Awareness Week (November 24-30, 2024) by highlighting the theme of “Forging Connections” as an essential part of healing. ONWA is dedicated to empowering Indigenous women and their families to seek support and access the resources they need. ONWA calls on all […]
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Federal minister of Crown-Indigenous relations apologizes to Nunavik Inuit for the Slaughter of sled dogs
Federal minister of Crown-Indigenous relations apologizes to Nunavik Inuit for the Slaughter of sled dogs Thunder Bay, ON – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) stands in solidarity with Inuit women and their families in Nunavik as they received an apology from Canada for the killing of their qimmit, or sled dogs. In the […]
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Statement From the Ontario Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council on Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic
Statement From the Ontario Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council on Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic In response to municipalities declaring an epidemic of intimate partner violence, and the introduction of Bill 173, Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act in Ontario The Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council (IWAC) stands in solidarity with the families and loved ones of […]
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Financial Analyst (Remote – Ontario)
Financial Analyst (Remote – Ontario) **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 […]
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Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter hosting ONWA’s 9th Annual Strong Hands Stop Violence Poetry Night
Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter hosting ONWA’s 9th Annual Strong Hands Stop Violence Poetry Night Hamilton, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured to partner with the Hamilton-Wentworth Chapter of Native Women to host the 9th Annual Strong Hands Stop Violence Poetry Night. This event will take place 7:00-9:00pm (EST) on November 25, both online […]
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Commemorating Louis Riel’s Legacy
Commemorating Louis Riel’s Legacy Thunder Bay, ON – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) commemorates the life and legacy of Métis leader, politician, and founder of Manitoba, Louis Riel. November 16th, 2024, marks the 139th anniversary of Riel’s execution for his role in the Red River Resistance. Born in the Red River settlement in […]
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ONWA Celebrates 53 Years Since Incorporation!
ONWA Celebrates 53 Years Since Incorporation! Thunder Bay, ON – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) celebrate 53 years as an agency by and for Indigenous women. ONWA is the oldest and largest Indigenous women’s agency in Canada, and we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous women and girls as they […]
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ONWA Honours Remembrance Day and the Service of Indigenous Women and Men
ONWA Honours Remembrance Day and the Service of Indigenous Women and Men Thunder, Bay ON – On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour and remember all those who have served and sacrificed for Canada. It is a day to reflect on the bravery and dedication of the veterans, whose contributions have safeguarded the freedoms we […]
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