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Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil
Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) invites families and communities across the province to attend our Sisters in Spirit Vigil on October 4th 2022. This initiative is held to support, and honour the stories, experiences, and lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). […]
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Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) would like to acknowledge the heartbreaking loss of all the children recovered, and yet to be recovered, in unmarked graves at former residential schools across Canada. Now more than ever is the time to come together to promote awareness and healing on […]
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ONWA 51 AGA Welcoming Remarks
ONWA 51 AGA Welcoming Remarks The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured by all the powerful and wonderful words shared with us this morning during the Welcoming Remarks of our 51st Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Leadership Conference“Indigenous Women’s Leadership for Generations to Come” at the Best Western Plus Nor’wester Hotel & Conference Centre […]
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Congratulations to the winners of ONWA’s 2022 Recognition Awards
Congratulations to the winners of ONWA’s 2022 Recognition Awards Each year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognizes women whose work and contributions to the Indigenous community have made an impact upon the quality of life of Indigenous women and their families. Award recipients are nominated by their peers and are based on the listed […]
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ONWA’s 51st AGA “Indigenous Women’s Leadership for Generations to Come” and 5th Annual MMIWG Pow Wow
ONWA’s 51st AGA “Indigenous Women’s Leadership for Generations to Come” and 5th Annual MMIWG Pow Wow Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) 51st Annual General Assembly (AGA) is taking place September 16th and 17th, 2022, at the Best Western Plus Nor’wester Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay. Following the AGA, […]
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Learn More About FASD
Learn More About FASD On this Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) calls on all Canadians to take time to learn more about FASD. It is estimated more than 3000 babies per year are born with FASD and currently 300,000 people are estimated to be living with it in […]
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Cultural Practices Support Youth Mental Health
Cultural Practices Support Youth Mental Health Thunder Bay, ON – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)’s Youth Life Promotion Program recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). Suicide is one of the leading causes of death amongst youth, and these rates are disproportionately higher within our Indigenous youth community. ONWA is committed to mentoring, […]
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Breaking Free From Family Violence Parenting Across the Lifecycle Development Coordinator
Breaking Free From Family Violence Parenting Across the Lifecycle Development Coordinator 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: […]
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Celebrating Future Generations of Leaders
Celebrating Future Generations of Leaders Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) celebrates International Youth Day. ONWA’s Youth Life Promotion program works with communities across the province to build capacity while empowering youth through education, mentorship, and cultural supports. This holistic approach develops confidence and skills, encouraging youth to take up their roles as leaders […]
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Brenda Jackson, Zhoonya Penasii Kwe (Shining Thunderbird Woman) Passes to the Spirit World
Brenda Jackson, Zhoonya Penasii Kwe (Shining Thunderbird Woman) Passes to the Spirit World Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is deeply saddened by the passing of Brenda Jackson, Zhoonya Penasii Kwe (Shining Thunderbird Woman) of the Giibwaano-sil Dodem (Redtail Hawk Clan) and member of G-Chimnissing (Beausoleil First Nation). On July 31, […]
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