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ONWA celebrates International Women’s Day at Home and Abroad
ONWA celebrates International Women’s Day at Home and Abroad Thunder Bay, ON – March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across Turtle Island and globally. This day is a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. As a member of the Canadian delegation […]
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Safety is a Privilege that Not All Women Have
Safety is a Privilege that Not All Women Have On International Women’s Day this year, as we celebrate the strength and leadership of women around the world, we must look at the reality of what is happening here in Canada and within our communities. We must examine the statistics and acknowledge that in Canada that […]
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Cora McGuire-Cyrette, member of Canadian Delegation for the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW67)
Cora McGuire-Cyrette, member of Canadian Delegation for the 67th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW67) New York, NY – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is pleased to announce that Executive Director, Cora McGuire-Cyrette, has been selected as a member of the Canadian Delegation to the United Nations Commission […]
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ONWA is Spotlighting Membership during Women’s History Month
ONWA is Spotlighting Membership during Women’s History Month ONWA Membership is our SHERO-kwe The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is celebrating the achievements of women with our SHERO-kwe promotion throughout Women’s History Month (March). This year ONWA is highlighting the strong warrior women organizations that are ONWA’s Membership. ONWA’s membership consists of 12 Chapters and […]
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Who is your SHERO-kwe?
Who is your SHERO-kwe? March is Women’s History Month and the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is celebrating the achievements of women. Tell us about your SHERO-kwe and submit a photo/video to be entered into a draw to win a prize for both yourself and your SHERO-kwe! Click to submit before 11:59 PM EST March […]
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Human Trafficking Must Stop!
Human Trafficking Must Stop! Thunder Bay, ON – The average age for human trafficking is 13 years old. It takes victims of sex trafficking an average of 7 attempts to successfully escape exploitation. On this National Awareness Day for Human Trafficking (February 22), the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) urges Canadians to learn more about […]
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March Virtual Gatherings: Responsible Online Streaming and Gaming
March Virtual Gatherings: Responsible Online Streaming and Gaming In honour of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (March), ONWA’s Responsible Gambling team presents a series of free virtual gatherings of knowledge and storytelling addressing online streaming and gaming. Taking place 5:30 – 8:00 PM EST every Tuesday throughout March 2023. Join us for an evening of teachings, […]
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Legacy of Residential Schools Continues
Legacy of Residential Schools Continues We must acknowledge the legacy of residential schools that are a part of the history of this country. The legacies of the residential school system continue to break the hearts, but not the resiliency of Indigenous peoples. The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) stands in unity with the families who […]
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Government of Canada Appointment of Ministerial Special Representative to Address Calls for Justice
Government of Canada Appointment of Ministerial Special Representative to Address Calls for Justice Thunder Bay, ON – The Canadian Government has announced the appointment of Jennifer Moore Rattray as the Ministerial Special Representative. Moore Rattray will provide advice and recommendations, through engagement with families, survivors, partners and organizations, in support of Calls for Justice 1.7 […]
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Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Youth Art Contest Winners
Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Youth Art Contest Winners The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) held an Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Youth Art Contest in November/December 2022. We asked Indigenous youth (ages 11-25) to submit artwork showcasing: “What ending violence against Indigenous women look like to you?” Submissions were sorted into 3 age brackets: […]
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