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ONWA Honours National Indigenous Veterans Day
ONWA Honours National Indigenous Veterans Day Thunder Bay, ON – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) proudly honours National Indigenous Veterans Day, a day dedicated to remembering and commemorating the significant contributions of Indigenous veterans. This day was first commemorated in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1994 to ensure that Indigenous veterans were finally recognized for […]
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Celebrating International Inuit Day: Honoring the Contributions of Indigenous Women and Supporting Their Leadership
Celebrating International Inuit Day: Honoring the Contributions of Indigenous Women and Supporting Their Leadership Thunder Bay, ON – On November 7th, as we observe International Inuit Day, we celebrate the culture, heritage, and resilience of Inuit peoples and recognize the vital role of Indigenous women in leading their communities, preserving traditions, and advocating for positive […]
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ONWA Mourns the Passing to the Spirit World of Murray Sinclair
ONWA Mourns the Passing to the Spirit World of Murray Sinclair Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) honours the life and service of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, Anishinaabe leader and member of the Peguis First Nation, Manitoba. The people of Turtle Island grieve the loss of such a champion of Indigenous […]
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ONWA’s Mindimooyenh Health Clinic Recognizes the Importance of Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
ONWA’s Mindimooyenh Health Clinic Recognizes the Importance of Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Thunder Bay, ON – November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)’s Mindimooyenh Health Clinic is proud to offer health programming addressing diabetes prevention. In alignment with the World Health Organization’s “Diabetes and Well-being” theme, ONWA’s programming will […]
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Joint Press Release: CEDAW Committee Urges Canada to Take Immediate Action and End Discrimination Against Indigenous Women
Joint Press Release: CEDAW Committee Urges Canada to Take Immediate Action and End Discrimination Against Indigenous Women October 31, 2024 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – October 31, 2024) Members of the Indian Act Sex Discrimination Working Group (the Working Group)[1] including the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, Ontario Native Women’s Association, […]
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Mindimooyenh Health Clinic Registered Nurse
Mindimooyenh Health Clinic Registered Nurse **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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Community Training Facilitator
Community Training Facilitator **Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.** This position is Hybrid within Ontario in Any ONWA location! (Thunder Bay, Greenstone, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Timmins, Hamilton, Ottawa, Toronto, Napanee) Additional note: this position is a full-time contract until March 2026 with the possibility of […]
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Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) Attends Key International Meetings to advocate for Indigenous Women’s Rights
Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) Attends Key International Meetings to advocate for Indigenous Women’s Rights Geneva, Switzerland – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is proud to announce its participation in key United Nations (UN) sessions taking place throughout October in Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland: the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of […]
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Stronger Together: ONWA strengthens solidarity with Māori women
Stronger Together: ONWA strengthens solidarity with Māori women Hamilton, New Zealand – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), alongside members of ONWA’s Board of Directors and Youth Council, is attending the 70th National Conference of the Māori Women’s Welfare League (MWWL) from October 9-13, 2024, in Hamilton, New Zealand. “We are honoured to build stronger […]
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Mental Health and Addictions Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison
Mental Health and Addictions Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison (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 […]
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