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NWAC Executive Director Joins National Indigenous Financial Literacy Working Group
NWAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOINS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKING GROUP May 14, 2018 OTTAWA, ON – A new working group has been established within the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada that will assist in responding to the financial literacy needs of Indigenous Peoples, including Métis, First Nations and Inuit. Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) […]
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NWAC Participates in Status of Women Conference at United Nations in New York City
NWAC PARTICIPATES IN STATUS OF WOMEN CONFERENCE AT UNITED NATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY March 13, 2018 OTTAWA – (ON) – The President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is in New York City this week for the 62nd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. President Francyne Joe […]
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Honouring Indigenous Women on International Women’s Day 2018
Honouring Indigenous Women on International Women’s Day 2018 March 8, 2018 OTTAWA, ON – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) celebrates International Women’s Day by thanking and honouring all Indigenous women in Canada, on Turtle Island and throughout Mother Earth for the contributions they make to the world everyday. Indigenous women are sacred and […]
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NWAC Supports MMIWG Inquiry’s Request For Extension
NWAC SUPPORTS MMIWG INQUIRY’S REQUEST FOR EXTENSION March 6, 2018 OTTAWA – ON – First and foremost, NWAC stands with survivors of violence and with the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in solidarity – your strength, courage, and truth push us to keep working for meaningful change. On September 1st of […]
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NWAC Hopeful with Federal Budget 2018
NWAC Hopeful with Federal Budget 2018 Ottawa, ON – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased to see significant focus on Indigenous women in the 2018 federal budget. This budget has committed to investments in critical infrastructure systems, opportunities for women and healthier environments for Indigenous children. NWAC President Francyne Joe stated, “this […]
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NWAC Sharing Knowledge in Bolivia, South America
NWAC Sharing Knowledge in Bolivia, South America February 26, 2018 OTTAWA – ON – The Native Women’s Association of Canada has accepted an invitation to visit South America to share experiences and best practices with Indigenous women in Bolivia. Executive Director of NWAC, Lynne Groulx will provide her profound insights, passion for Indigenous women’s rights […]
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Families Begin 150 km Winter Walk for Second MMIWG Inquiry in Northern Saskatchewan
FAMILIES BEGIN 150 KM WINTER WALK FOR SECOND MMIWG INQUIRY IN NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN February 9, 2018 – Ottawa, ON Family members of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls from Northern Saskatchewan are in Saskatoon today to participate in a walk from the capital city, northward into Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The purpose of the walk […]
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NWAC Reprimands Media for Perpetuating Damaging Stereotypes in Tina Fontaine Trial
NWAC REPRIMANDS MEDIA FOR PERPETUATING DAMAGING STEREOTYPES IN TINA FONTAINE TRIAL February 1, 2018 The Native Women’s Association of Canada is adamantly opposed to the media’s use of victim-blaming rhetoric and negative, unfounded stereotypes in their reporting in the Tina Fontaine murder trial. Media outlets must instead focus on the actions of the accused. Victim […]
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NWAC Brings the Voice of Many Nations of Women to Emergency CFS Ottawa Meeting
NWAC BRINGS THE VOICE OF MANY NATIONS OF WOMEN TO EMERGENCY CFS OTTAWA MEETING Representatives from Indigenous groups as well as government officials gathered in Ottawa for an emergency meeting on Indigenous child welfare issues in Canada. Minister of Indigenous Services, The Honourable Jane Philpott, has stated that the issue of child welfare affecting Indigenous […]
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NWAC Declares Sex-Based Discrimination and Boycotts Historic Ministers Meeting
NWAC Declares Sex-Based Discrimination and Boycotts Historic Ministers Meeting December 11, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is boycotting a federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) meeting in Gatineau, QC with Ministers from across the country as a consequence of sex-based discrimination. The Ministers’ Meeting has failed to provide NWAC a […]
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