ONWA Extends Congratulations to Newly Appointed Federal Cabinet

Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) extends our sincere congratulations to the newly appointed federal cabinet. 

We are especially pleased to see the reinstatement of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) position and look forward to working collaboratively with Minister Valdez in her new role.  

We are also encouraged by the appointment of two Indigenous women to cabinet positions.

We congratulate Mandy Gull-Masty on her appointment as the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) - for the first time, this important role is held by an Indigenous person. 

We also congratulate Rebecca Chartrand on her appointment as the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.

The leadership of these women marks an important step toward inclusive and representative governance.

ONWA looks forward to continuing our work with the new federal government to ensure Indigenous women’s voices are heard and honoured, and our rights upheld.

For more information and media inquiries, contact: 

Andre Morriseau, Communications Manager

Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)

Email: amorriseau@onwa.ca

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