ONWA at WD2026
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The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is attending the 2026 Women Deliver Conference (WD2026) from April 27–30, 2026, in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia.
Highlights
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Press Release
Ontario Native Women’s Association Amplifies Indigenous Women’s Leadership at 2026 Women Deliver Conference
Naarm (Melbourne), Australia – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is joining Indigenous women and others from around the world at the 2026 Women Deliver Conference (WD2026), a leading global gathering focused on advancing the health, rights and well-being of women and girls.
ONWA Side Event
Moving Indigenous Women’s Stories to Advocacy and Action
4:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Room 218
Globally, Indigenous women are reclaiming their roles as leaders, knowledge holders and changemakers. This session centres our strengths, teachings and collective power – highlighting how we transform our stories into action.
Through connection and storytelling, participants will reflect on their leadership journey and explore how collective action creates lasting impact and systemic change. A hands-on, arts-based activity - a copper water pail necklace - will guide discussion and honour our responsibilities and sacred relationship with water.
Speakers:
Cora McGuire-Cyrette, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
Hunter Corbiere, Youth Council Member, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
Alysha Wesley, Youth Council Member, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)
Dr. Hope Tupara, National President, Māori Women’s Welfare League
Terri Reid, Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice
At the Conference - Day 1
Monday, April 27, 2026
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At the Conference - Day 2
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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At the Conference - Day 3
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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At the Conference - Day 4
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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