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Human Trafficking Thrives in Silence and Lack of Awareness
Human Trafficking Thrives in Silence and Lack of Awareness Thunder Bay, ON – This National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognizes the importance of amplifying community knowledge of human trafficking as one of the fundamental steps that can be taken to combat it. ONWA acknowledges that Survivors are the experts […]
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ONWA is Celebrating Indigenous art, artists and families this Family Day!
ONWA is Celebrating Indigenous art, artists and families this Family Day! The Ontario holiday of Family Day on February 17, 2025 takes place during the Bear Moon, a time for storytelling, introspection and reflection. The blanket of snow that covers Mother Earth during this time is a gentle reminder to rest, recharge, and stay close […]
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Discovery by the Wiikwogaming Tiinahtiisiiwin Project Team on former McIntosh Indian Residential School Property
Discovery by the Wiikwogaming Tiinahtiisiiwin Project Team on former McIntosh Indian Residential School Property Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) extends our deepest condolences to the families and communities impacted by the discovery of unmarked burial features at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School. We are profoundly saddened by this revelation, […]
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ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds
ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds Toronto, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured to launch the newest edition of our official publication, She Is Wise Magazine, under today’s winter solstice. We are honoured to share with you the wisdom of Indigenous women on […]
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ONWA Honours National Ribbon Skirt Day
ONWA Honours National Ribbon Skirt Day Ontario – Today, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) proudly honours National Ribbon Skirt Day, a celebration of identity, resilience, and cultural reclamation. National Ribbon Skirt Day was inspired by the experience of Isabella Kulak, an Indigenous girl from Saskatchewan who was shamed for wearing a ribbon skirt to […]
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ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds
ONWA Launches Latest Edition of She Is Wise magazine as Coming Election Year Unfolds Toronto, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured to launch the newest edition of our official publication, She Is Wise Magazine, under today’s winter solstice. We are honoured to share with you the wisdom of Indigenous women on […]
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Human Rights Day – ONWA Continues to Advocate for Indigenous Women’s Right to Safety
Human Rights Day – ONWA Continues to Advocate for Indigenous Women’s Right to Safety Thunder Bay, ON – Today, on December 10th, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognizes United Nations Human Rights Day. This day also marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism on Gender Based Violence. ONWA reaffirms its commitment to […]
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6th Annual She Is Wise Conference – Sponsorships
6th Annual She Is Wise Conference – Sponsorships The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is pleased to announce that we will be providing sponsorship opportunities to attend our upcoming She Is Wise Nibwaakaa Inaadiziwin Conference happening February 10-12, 2025, in Niagara Falls, Ontario! Sponsorships available: 10 sponsorship packages for Indigenous youth (age 18-29) 10 sponsorship […]
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Violence Against Women Must Be Addressed
Violence Against Women Must Be Addressed Thunder Bay, ON – This National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a reminder that violence against women is pervasive and must be addressed. Today, as we remember and honour the 14 women who lost their lives at the Montréal École Polytechnique tragedy (Montreal Massacre) […]
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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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