NEWS

Grounded in decades of advocacy and the Calls for Justice, we’re sharing resources to deepen understanding and support meaningful action across all sectors.

Red Dress Day is a call to action. This joint statement from the Indigenous Women’s Accountability Table highlights the urgent need to implement the Calls for Justice and ensure safety for Indigenous women.

A strong Canada includes everyone. Indigenous women continue to face disproportionate violence and exclusion—but their leadership is essential to building a better future.

May 1 - June 30, 2026

Heather’s life mattered. Her death was preventable. The inquest confirms systemic racism in healthcare. Action is needed now.

ONWA is joining Indigenous women and others from around the world at the 2026 Women Deliver Conference.

ONWA is attending the WD2026 from April 27–30, 2026, in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.

We are proud to introduce Indigenous Cultural Safety Training for Health Care Providers – grounded in lived experience, Indigenous knowledge, and a commitment to accountability and systemic change.

For generations, Indigenous women have stood at the forefront of protecting the water and Mother Earth by taking up their sacred roles as water carriers and land defenders.