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Amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth at the United Nations
Amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth at the United Nations New York City, New York, USA– The Ontario Native Women’s Organization (ONWA) is proud to join thousands of Indigenous Peoples at the 23rd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII23). The session is taking place April 15-26, at the United Nations […]
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Read MoreWorld Health Day “Our Minds, Our Rights” ONWA Indigenous Women’s Health Talks
World Health Day “Our Minds, Our Rights” ONWA Indigenous Women’s Health Talks Thunder Bay ON – Please join the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) at our virtual event on Sunday April 7, 2024 to recognize World Health Day to celebrate and support the importance of access to safe Indigenous focused healthcare. ONWA is honoured to […]
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Read MoreONWA Releasing a Special 13-Part Wellness Video Series for Indian Residential School Survivors and their Families
ONWA Releasing a Special 13-Part Wellness Video Series for Indian Residential School Survivors and their Families Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families. ONWA is launching a 13-part Wellness video series […]
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Read MoreFinancial Analyst
Financial Analyst (Remote – Ontario) **Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.** Why make ONWA your career choice? Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that […]
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Read MoreWater is Peace
Water is Peace Today is World Water Day, a global event to celebrate water and raise awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water. Water is necessary for human survival, but for Indigenous communities it also holds spiritual and cultural significance. It is a living spirit, sacred to Indigenous peoples because […]
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Read MoreAmplifying Indigenous Women’s Rights: Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Holding Canada to Account at the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Rights: Recognizing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Holding Canada to Account at the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Thunder Bay, ON – At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we work to amplify Indigenous women’s rights locally, nationally and internationally. This week, we recognize the […]
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Read MoreONWA Delegation to attend 68th Session, UN Commission on the Status of Women
ONWA Delegation to attend 68th Session, UN Commission on the Status of Women New York, NY – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) will be sending a delegation to the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) taking place from March 11 to 22, in New York.The UNCSW is […]
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Read MoreInternational Women’s Day is a call to action
International Women’s Day is a call to action International Women’s Day is a call to action for accelerating women’s equality and this year’s theme is Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. ONWA celebrates the importance of Indigenous women throughout the world. Investing in Indigenous women and their organizations is an investment in the whole community – […]
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Read MoreONWA Video Series Shares the Voices of Indigenous Women Taking Up Their Leadership Roles
ONWA Video Series Shares the Voices of Indigenous Women Taking Up Their Leadership Roles Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is celebrating Indigenous women during Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, ONWA is publishing a video series amplifying the voices of Indigenous women sharing what Women’s History Month means […]
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Read MoreONWA Promotes Programming & Supports to Fight Human Trafficking
ONWA Promotes Programming & Supports to Fight Human Trafficking Feb 22, 2024 Thunder Bay, ON – This National Awareness Day for Human Trafficking (February 22), the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) continues to meet the needs of Survivors of Human Trafficking (HT), especially their identified need of creating community safety. ONWA has engaged communities to identify solutions, […]
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