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ONWA Welcomes Provincial Government Announcement on Gender Based Violence
ONWA Welcomes Provincial Government Announcement on Gender Based Violence Toronto, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is pleased to acknowledge the commitment of the Ontario government to ending violence against women. Today’s announcement, of a new investment of $18.7M to address gender-based violence, with a focus on prevention, highlights the province’s dedication to […]
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Violence Against Indigenous Women is A National Crisis
December 06, 2023 Violence Against Indigenous Women is A National Crisis Toronto, ON – The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is an important day that honours the victims of the Montréal École Polytechnique tragedy where 14 young women lost their lives, and 13 others were injured on December 6, 1989. […]
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ONWA 8th Annual Poetry Night of Hope and Healing
ONWA 8th Annual Poetry Night of Hope and Healing November 23, 2023 Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) proudly announces its 8th Annual Strong Hands Stop Violence Poetry Night. The night is in observance of the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and launches the […]
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Curriculum Specialist
Curriculum Specialist (Full-Time Contract until March 31, 2024) **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 […]
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ONWA Honours National Indigenous Veteran’s Day
ONWA Honours National Indigenous Veteran’s Day Toronto, ON – Today the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) would like to honour National Indigenous Veteran’s Day, a day of remembrance and commemoration of the many contributions of Indigenous Veterans. We also celebrate and honour all Indigenous women who served in the military in numerous roles including as […]
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ONWA Honours International Inuit Day
ONWA Honours International Inuit Day November 7, 2023 Ottawa, ON – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) honours International Inuit Day, celebrated each year on November 7th. This important day of recognition was established in 2006 by the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), an international non-governmental organization representing Arctic peoples (the Inuit, the Yupik, and […]
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She Is Wise Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin: 5th Annual Conference
She Is Wise Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin: 5th Annual Conference Save the Date! She Is Wise Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin 5th Annual Conference Strengthening and Building Indigenous Women’s Leadership January 22-24, 2024 Online or In-Person Sheraton Fallview Hotel (5875 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3K7) The She Is Wise Conference represents ONWA’s commitment to creating a safe space […]
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Branch Manager
Branch Manager **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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ONWA Congratulates Premier Wab Kinew on Historic Win
ONWA Congratulates Premier Wab Kinew on Historic Win Toronto, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) wishes to congratulate Wab Kinew on his historic victory elected as the very first First Nations Premier of any province in Canada. Wab Kinew has been gifted an opportunity by the people of Manitoba to lead the province […]
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Wellness Worker – Ska-Be Program
Wellness Worker – Ska-Be Program **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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