The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is raising awareness on the critical issue of Human Trafficking Awareness across the province

February 19, 2020

Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is raising awareness on the critical issue of Human Trafficking Awareness across the province

In support of the National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (February 22), the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is holding events across Ontario to raise awareness about Human Trafficking.

SITE & LOCATION	DATE & TIME	EVENT		CONTACT
Greenstone –	February 20, 2020	Lunch & Learn		Pam Tremblay
Geraldton Family	1 – 3:30 PM	In partnership with Victim Services, &		chow.geraldton@onwa.ca
Resource Centre		Geraldton Family Resource Centre
Hamilton –	February 21, 2020	REGISTRATION REQUIRED! $30 fee.		Felicia General
Burlington Convention	9:30 AM – 3:30 PM	https://bpt.me/4492877		fgeneral@onwa.ca
		Burlington Convention Centre’s Anti-
Centre
		Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Kenora – ONWA (136	February 21, 2020	Lunch & Learn, video screening		Ashlee Tom
Main St S)	12 – 1 PM			atom@onwa.ca
Ottawa – Suite 400-	February 21, 2020	Lunch & Learn, presentation & feather		Colleen Hele
214 Montreal Road	12 – 3 PM	painting		chele@onwa.ca
Sioux Lookout –	February 21, 2020	Lunch & Learn, screening of “I am Jane Doe”		Cynthia Phillips
ONWA (26 A Second	12 – 2 PM	followed by discussion		cphillips@onwa.ca
Ave N)		In partnership with Sioux Lookout Women’s
		Aboriginal Circle
Thunder Bay –	February 21, 2020	Lunch & Learn, presentation & feather		Collin Graham
ONWA (380 Ray Blvd)	12 – 2 PM	painting		cgraham@onwa.ca
Timmins – ONWA (70	February 21, 2020	REGISTRATION REQUIRED!		Angela Julian
Cedar St S, Suite 301)	10 – 3 PM	Presentation & blanket making workshop		ajulian@onwa.ca

Indigenous women have the right to live in safety, free from the threat, fear or experience of exploitation and violence. To prevent this ongoing issue for future generations, people need to be informed and aware of the risks and preventative measures they can take. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day serves as a platform to educate and provide safeguards to our communities.

“Indigenous women and girls comprise a disproportionate number of those sexually exploited in Canada through Human Trafficking” – Journey to Safe Spaces Report (Available at: http://www.onwa.ca/upload/documents/onwa-iaht-liaisons-project-report-2017-2.pdf)

For more information, please contact:

Andre Morriseau, Communications Manager
Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
Email: amorriseau@onwa.ca | Tel: (647) 970-7661

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