March 22 was World Water Day and ONWA honoured water teachings and stories. Chi Miigwetch (Thank you) to everyone who participated! Your teachings and stories were beautiful, and we are honoured that you shared them with us.

ONWA encouraged everyone to take some time to gather with family and reconnect with the land! We asked how you and your family were celebrating this Family Day. All submissions were entered into a draw for a chance to win prizes.

ONWA is looking for Indigenous artwork for a T-shirt showcasing what ending violence against Indigenous women looks like to you. The winning designs will be showcased on T-shirts distributed across Ontario.

Calling all Indigenous artists! ONWA's Diabetes Awareness program is looking for Indigenous artwork for a Diabetes Awareness Month T-shirt, to showcase how we honour our bodies and prevent diabetes.

Register to participate our Poetry Night or submit a poem to be published in our Poetry Book to raise awareness of violence against women.

A free walking challenge intended to increase awareness about diabetes and support physical activity. Annually May 1st to June 30th.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honouring of Mother’s Day by sharing your beautiful entries and teachings magnifying the role of the mother in your lives. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honouring Mother Earth by picking up debris and garbage from your surrounding area to help reduce the harmful effects both have to the environment.

Prize draw to celebrate the Indigenous women in your lives, in celebration of UN International Women’s Day (March 8th).

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating ONWA’s “Culture is Wellness” week in support of Mental Health Week (May 2-8). ONWA is hosted a series of daily virtual gatherings in support of good mental health.

Indigenous youth artwork for Earth Day T-shirts contest, to showcase our commitment to honouring Mother Earth. Winning design showcased on t-shirt shared with Indigenous youth across Ontario.

Series of daily virtual gatherings in support of the 70th annual Canadian Mental Health Association Mental Health Week (May 3rd to May 9th, 2021).

Share Teachings that are meaningful to you as part of our effort to share and preserve them for future generations.

The practice of expressing gratitude helps improve mental and physical well-being.