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Stronger Together: ONWA strengthens solidarity with Māori women
Stronger Together: ONWA strengthens solidarity with Māori women Hamilton, New Zealand – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), alongside members of ONWA’s Board of Directors and Youth Council, is attending the 70th National Conference of the Māori Women’s Welfare League (MWWL) from October 9-13, 2024, in Hamilton, New Zealand. “We are honoured to build stronger […]
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Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil 2024: Honouring MMIWG
Annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil 2024: Honouring MMIWG Thunder Bay, ON – On October 4, 2024, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) invites all people across Ontario to embrace connection, community, and change to raise awareness and to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and their families. The first […]
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Ontario Native Women’s Association Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Voices at United Nations Human Rights Council
Ontario Native Women’s Association Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Voices at United Nations Human Rights Council Geneva, Switzerland – At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we work to amplify Indigenous women’s rights locally, nationally, and internationally. As a part of this work, ONWA is taking up our rightful space at the 57th session of the Human […]
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National Truth and Reconciliation Day: Honouring Resilience
National Truth and Reconciliation Day: Honouring Resilience Toronto ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) remains committed to the mother’s, grandmothers, sisters, aunties and families whose lives have been irreparably harmed by the tragic effects of the Residential School System. We honour their resilience and support their fight for justice. National Truth and Reconciliation Day […]
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ONWA’s 53rd AGA & Leadership Conference “Collective Voices – Healing · Intention · Community”
ONWA’s 53rd AGA & Leadership Conference “Collective Voices – Healing · Intention · Community” Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association’s (ONWA) 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference is taking place September 13-15 at the Best Western Plus Nor’wester Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay. Every year, ONWA Membership gathers from […]
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Honouring and Creating Safe Spaces for Suicide Prevention
Honouring and Creating Safe Spaces for Suicide Prevention Thunder Bay, ON – On September 10, 2024, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) would like to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day and highlight the importance of creating safe spaces to support open discussion. The World Health Organization’s World Suicide Prevention Day theme this year is “changing […]
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Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre
Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 Detailed Design of an Urban Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario Project Objective The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) seeks proposals for the construction of a Healing Centre in Thunder Bay. This facility will offer a safe, culturally relevant space for Indigenous women, youth, […]
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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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