NEWS

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.

Canada now has the opportunity to end discrimination against First Nations women and their descendants in the Indian Act by accepting the Senate’s amendments to Bill S-2 to end the second-generation cut-off.

Deadline for submission: Sunday, April 12, 2026

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!