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The Ontario Native Women’s Association invites you to join us in honouring and remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on October 3, 2026 at Mountain Bingo, 400 Anemki Dr, Fort William First Nation. Pow Wow includes invited drums, and all dancers are welcome to share their steps. Dancer honorariums will not be available. Together, we gather in strength, remembrance, and healing. 7:30AM Sunrise Ceremony 10:00AM Opening Ceremonies Opening Prayer Welcome Song

Reconciliation means honouring the healing journeys of Survivors and their families while taking meaningful action to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

Honouring those who lead with heart, purpose, and passion with ONWA 2026 Recognition Awards!

ONWA 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference is taking place September 11-13, 2026, at the Best Western Plus Nor’wester Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay.

ONWA’s 2026 Annual General Assembly and Leadership Conference will feature a keynote and panel highlighting how Indigenous women’s and youth stories can drive advocacy, policy change, leadership, accountability, and meaningful action in Canada.

Thunder Bay, ON – On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) honours the critical roles and responsibilities that Indigenous women play in our families, communities, and Nations. Indigenous women are leaders, knowledge keepers and caregivers with inherent rights that must be upheld. At the same time, we know that Indigenous women also experience racism, systemic discrimination and unacceptable levels of vi

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference from August 16-19, 2026, in Ottawa. Highlights Here are some highlights from our time there (click to jump to section): What is the AMO Conference? Why We Are Attending the Conference At the Conference - Day 1 At the Conference - Day 2 What is the AMO Conference? The AMO Conference is the annual conference organized by the Association of Municipalities of O

We are honouring Indigenous women and the sacred act of nourishing our children. ONWA is celebrating and honouring the sacred act of nourishing our children. Throughout World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2026), we will be sharing cultural teachings, breastfeeding resources, and video that uplift and empower. Highlights (click to jump to section): Free Print-ables! Fun Facts Resources for Lactation Support Free Print-ables! Download and print these free assets: Breastfeedin

ONWA is attending EMRIP19 from July 13-17, 2026, in Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.