ONWA Introduces Cultural Safety Training to Address Systemic Barriers in Healthcare

Thunder Bay, ON – Today, we recognize World Health Day, a Global Day of Action dedicated to advancing health equity and ensuring access to safe and culturally appropriate care for all.

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we know that the health and safety of Indigenous women, families, and communities are impacted by the systems that care for them. Too often, Indigenous women continue to face barriers, discrimination, and unsafe experiences when accessing care. This must change.

That is why 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. This training bundle consists of knowledge, tools, and resources aimed to improving and equitizing healthcare delivery for Indigenous women and their families.

This free training supports organizations, service providers, and communities to:

• Address racism and discrimination in the healthcare system

• Apply a gender-based lens and Two-Eyed seeing approach

• Amplify Indigenous women's voices, healthcare needs, stories, and experiences

Our commitment is clear: Indigenous women deserve to feel safe, respected, and supported in every space where care is provided.

We invite you to be part of this work.

📍 Connect with our team to learn more or book training in your community or organization

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.onwa.ca/truth

Together, we can move beyond awareness and toward action—ensuring Indigenous women’s health, safety, and dignity are upheld every day.

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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