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Celebrating ONWA’s Graduation to Designate Status as an Indigenous-Focused BPSO

Celebrating ONWA’s Graduation to Designate Status as an Indigenous-Focused BPSO Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) has graduated to designate status as an Indigenous-focused Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). ONWA has been working towards this designation for three years in partnership with the Registered Nurses of Ontario (RNAO). ONWA is part […]

by ahnationtalk on June 20, 2023863 Views

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Category: IndigenousText

This Father’s Day Celebrating lessons of Love, Compassion and Cultural Heritage

This Father’s Day Celebrating lessons of Love, Compassion and Cultural Heritage Thunder Bay, ON – This Father’s Day, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) would like to honour and celebrate the important role of fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, nephews, and cousins to share lessons of love, compassion, and cultural heritage within our families and […]

by ahnationtalk on June 16, 2023911 Views

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Indigenous History Month: Sharing Indigenous Voices

Indigenous History Month: Sharing Indigenous Voices This National Indigenous History Month, ONWA is highlighting Indigenous voices, to recognize the historical, social, and cultural contributions of Indigenous peoples. This month is meant to foster dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. It is a time to reflect on the past, acknowledge the ongoing challenges, […]

by ahnationtalk on June 2, 2023894 Views

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Pride – A Celebration of Solidarity and Resilience

Pride – A Celebration of Solidarity and Resilience Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is proudly celebrating Pride Month. Within Indigenous cultures Two-Spirit peoples are recognised as great sources of knowledge; they are keepers of traditions and tellers of Creation stories. Elder Myra Laramee is credited with coining the term “Two-Spirit” […]

by ahnationtalk on June 1, 2023775 Views

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Category: IndigenousText

ONWA Congratulates Fort William First Nation’s Newly Elected Chief Michele Solomon

ONWA Congratulates Fort William First Nation’s Newly Elected Chief Michele Solomon Thunder Bay ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) congratulates Michele Solomon as the newly elected Chief of Fort William First Nation (FWFN). In her role as Community Development Manager, Michele has lead programs focused on Indigenous Women’s Leadership. Michele also served on […]

by pmnationtalk on May 31, 2023886 Views

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Indigenous Mothers Lead with Love

Indigenous Mothers Lead with Love Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) acknowledges that it takes a community to raise a child, and honours those who embrace this important role. This Mother’s Day, we wish to celebrate all mothers and caregivers who take on teaching and leadership roles, speaking out on the […]

by kanationtalk on May 15, 2023791 Views

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Category: MMIWGText

Medicine Lines of Womanhood – MMIWG Commemorative Art Project

Medicine Lines of Womanhood – MMIWG Commemorative Art Project Thunder Bay, ON – Today on the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) invites you to join us as we gather to honour and support the participants of the Medicine Lines of Womanhood – […]

by ahnationtalk on May 5, 2023228 Views

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Category: JusticeText

Moose Hide Campaign: Walk to End Violence

Moose Hide Campaign: Walk to End Violence Please join us in the upcoming Walk to End Violence and Information Kiosk in support of the Moose Hide Campaign in partnership with the Ontario Native Women’s Association and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. The walk will take place on May 11, 2023, in Thunder Bay, it will begin […]

by ahnationtalk on May 1, 2023738 Views

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Mental Health is Integral to Holistic Wellbeing

Mental Health is Integral to Holistic Wellbeing Thunder Bay, ON – This week (May 1-7, 2023), the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is raising support and awareness about mental health in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week. “Each year 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health […]

by ahnationtalk on May 1, 2023771 Views

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Category: IndigenousText

Honouring Mother Earth 2023 Winners

Honouring Mother Earth 2023 Winners Congratulations to the winners of the Honouring Mother Earth 2023 contest! Chi Miigweatch (Thank you) to everyone who participated through online submissions and thank you to everyone who interacted with this event through all of our social media channels. It is always great to see so many people care about […]

by kanationtalk on April 26, 2023718 Views

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