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ONWA 53rd AGA: Save the Date & Register Now!
ONWA 53rd AGA: Save the Date & Register Now! Save the Date! WHAT: 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference WHEN: September 13-15, 2024 WHERE: Thunder Bay, ON at the Best Western Plus Norwester Hotel & Conference Centre (2080 Hwy 61, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1B8) Reminder to all eligible membership! The 53rd AGA […]
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International Youth Day: Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices
International Youth Day: Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is proud to join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2024. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” highlights the important role of youth in harnessing digital technologies to drive […]
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2024 Nominations for Directors and Grandmothers Now Open
2024 Nominations for Directors and Grandmothers Now Open All members (Chapters and Councils) that are in good standing with ONWA Bylaws will be sent the nomination papers to nominate Indigenous women to the ONWA Board and Grandmothers Council. Nomination papers have been sent to the main contacts of all chapters and councils that have completed […]
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Expanding Safe Spaces in our Communities and Neighbourhoods
Expanding Safe Spaces in our Communities and Neighbourhoods Thunder Bay, ON – On Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, the United Nations commemorates the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the theme of No Child Left Behind. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Global Report on Trafficking in Persons, one in three […]
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Bringing Indigenous Women’s Expertise to the UN
Bringing Indigenous Women’s Expertise to the UN Geneva, Switzerland – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is participating in the 17th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). The session will take place July 8-12, 2024, in Palais des Nations, Geneva. ONWA is the oldest and largest Indigenous women’s organization […]
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ONWA marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with 10th Edition of She Is Wise Magazine
ONWA marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with 10th Edition of She Is Wise Magazine Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is honoured to celebrate the release of the tenth edition of She is Wise magazine. This issue marks a milestone for the publication, commemorating five years of centering Indigenous women’s voices, […]
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ONWA Celebrates Canada Post’s Stamp Dedication to Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin
ONWA Celebrates Canada Post’s Stamp Dedication to Grandmother Water Walker Josephine Mandamin Thunder Bay, ON – Today, on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is proud to share the Canada Post unveiling of a commemorative stamp in honour of the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Josephine Mandamin. Josephine […]
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Honoring Indigenous Fatherhood: Celebrating Families, Valuing Traditions
Honoring Indigenous Fatherhood: Celebrating Families, Valuing Traditions June 16, 2024 Thunder Bay, ON – As we celebrate Father’s Day, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognizes the important roles of Indigenous fathers within our communities and their vital role in strengthening families and cultural traditions. Since time immemorial, Indigenous communities have held deep reverence for the […]
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Joint Press Release: Development of Urban Indigenous Community Safety Plan in Thunder Bay
Joint Press Release: Development of Urban Indigenous Community Safety Plan in Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada – In recognition of the five-year anniversary of Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ (MMIWG); Anishinabek Nation, City of Thunder Bay, Fort William First Nation, […]
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Celebrating Diversity and Unity: ONWA Honours Pride Month
Celebrating Diversity and Unity: ONWA Honours Pride Month May 30, 2024 Thunder Bay – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) proudly celebrates Pride Month throughout the month of June. Pride Month is not only a time for celebration but also a moment for reflection on the progress made towards rights and equality, as well as […]
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