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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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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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