NEWS

ONWA calls for urgent action to address the ongoing violence against Indigenous women, emphasizing Indigenous women’s leadership, rights, and Indigenous-led solutions to advance safety, justice, and healing.

ONWA is attending the 145th session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee at Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland

Thunder Bay, ON  – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is attending the 145 th  session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee at Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland from March 2 – 4, 2026. The UN Human Rights Committee monitors Canada’s and other governments’ implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) – a legally binding treaty that protects human rights. At this session, Canada will be undergoing its seventh rev

Sneak peak and 5 exclusive colouring page of the Gaabaiwiin “Forever home for everything” colouring and activity book.

ONWA’s She Is Wise Conference in Ottawa highlights young Indigenous women leading change through culture, healing, and community action.

Explore highlights from the 7th Annual She Is Wise Conference!

The conference is structured around the teachings of Grandmothers, Mothers & Aunties, and Daughters, reflecting the intergenerational roles Indigenous women carry in nurturing strong families and thriving communities.

ONWA is proud to release of the 13th edition of the She Is Wise magazine, honouring the teachings of the 13 Grandmother Moons.

ONWA condemns all forms of violence and calls for urgent action to end the ongoing violence and tragic loss of Indigenous women and girls.