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Would you like to access one of our programs or services? 1-800-667-0816 CONTACT ONWA Community Health Outreach Overview Community Health Outreach promotes health, healthy lifestyles choices, and education about health care, illness prevention, and how to reduce or escape family violence. Our program provides Indigenous women with access to Cultural programming and ceremony, individual and group sessions, and to further build a community connection than contributes to improved health-outcomes. Services Offered Access to Traditional supports and Ceremony Health Awareness Health Care appointments support Liaise with service providers Advocacy Individual and programming Systems navigation Referrals and aftercare Educational resources Provincially Available DELIVERY SITES Greenstone ONWA SITES (ADDRESSES) CHAPTER SITES Sioux Lookout Sunset Women's Aboriginal Circle Thunder Bay Beendigen, Inc OTHER RESOURCES MINDIMOOYENH HEALTH CLINIC

Strategic Picture Strategic Picture 2021-2031 This strategic picture is based on the wisdom and knowledge of thousands of Indigenous women throughout the province of Ontario. We are honoured to bring Indigenous women’s wisdom forward by actioning their recommendations for change. We thank our membership, our Board of Directors, and all the courageous Indigenous women who continue to share their wisdom and bravely take up their responsibilities every day. Lastly, we acknowledge our staff, partners and helpers who walk this journey with us. DOWNLOAD Reconciliation with Indigenous Women CHANGING THE STORY OF MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS (2020) ONWA's Recommendations for the National Action Plan to Address Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls. This report embodies critical recommendations that must be integrated into the national Action Plan to address violence against Indigenous women and girls. Indigenous women are at the center of our families and communities. We need to be at the center of the National Action Plan. DOWNLOAD LEARN MORE Reconciliation with Indigenous Women Journey to Safe Spaces INDIGENOUS ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING ENGAGEMENT REPORT Ontario’s Strategy to End Human Trafficking launched in 2016. It aims to increase awareness and coordination efforts, improve survivors’ access to services, and enhance justice sector initiatives. The strategy reflects the diverse views of survivors, front-line community agencies, public safety representatives, and Indigenous organizations. Supporting survivors and p roviding safeguards for those at risk of trafficking is a part of Ontario’s vision to ensure that everyone in the province can live in safety free from the threat, fear, or experience of exploitation and violence. DOWNLOAD LEARN MORE Journey to Safe Spaces Projects with Partners GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER HELPLINE Talk4Healing A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario. VISIT WEBSITE REPORT, 2015 Breaking Free, Breaking Through An arts-based research project to examine violence against Indigenous women. DOWNLOAD REPORT, 1989 Breaking Free A proposal for change to Indigenous Family Violence. DOWNLOAD REPORT, 2007 Strategic Framework to EVAAW A Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Aboriginal Women DOWNLOAD Projects with Partners Breaking Free 1989 Annual Reports SEE WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO 2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT Walking Together: Healing, Leadership and Wisdom DOWNLOAD 2021-2022 ANNUAL REPORT Indigenous women's leadership for generations to come DOWNLOAD 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT Freezing Moon DOWNLOAD 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT Reconciliation with Indigenous Women; An Indigenous Women's Journey DOWNLOAD 2023-2024 ANNUAL REPORT Collective Voices: Healing. Intention. Community. DOWNLOAD 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT Celebrating 50 Years - The Journey of Indigenous Women's Leadership DOWNLOAD 2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT Falling Leaves Moon DOWNLOAD 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT Mother Earth: Women are medicine Land. Healing. Roles. DOWNLOAD 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT Blue Moon DOWNLOAD 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT Reclaiming Our Roles as Mothers and Leaders DOWNLOAD Annual Reports More OTHER REPORTS FROM ONWA 2024 Beyond the Inquiry ONWA's journey 5 years after the National Inquiry Final Report DOWNLOAD 2021 Heart Work Experiences of Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs DOWNLOAD 2023-2024 Infographic A high level overview of ONWA, including statistics and government savings. DOWNLOAD REPORT, 2014 Water Commission Toolkit Ontario Indigenous Women’s Water Commission DOWNLOAD 2016-2021 ONWA Strategic Picture ONWA's strategic goals and aim for the organization. DOWNLOAD More Submissions See our policy advocacy for Indigenous women at the provincial, national, and international levels CEDAW, 2024 89th CEDAW Session Shadow Report ONWA's CEDAW Session Recommendations for Canada DOWNLOAD UNCSW69, 2025 Thirty Years After the Beijing Declaration of Indigenous Women An overview of the 1995 Beijing Declaration of Indigenous Women DOWNLOAD More Top More More Projects with Partners Strategic Picture Reconciliation with Indigenous Women Annual Reports Journey to Safe Spaces Breaking Free 1989 Reports 6

Winter Family Gatherings Contest TAKE SOME TIME THIS FAMILY DAY TO GATHER WITH YOUR FAMILY AND RECONNECT WITH THE LAND SEE WINNERS Submit Please ensure your submission does not include copyright protected material. Miigwetch. Submissions close at 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday February 21, 2023 . Draw will take place and winner's will be announced on Thursday February 23, 2023. Deadline We want to know how you and your family are celeb rating this Family Day! Are you building snow sculptures? Are doing winter storytelling? Are you snowshoeing, tobogganing, or playing hockey? Subm it a photo/video/written entry for a chance to win prizes! Prizes include: Mini-family vacation Family set of snowshoes (up to 4 pairs) Family entertainment and games basket And more! Prizes About How do I win prizes? Complete the Submissio n Form to receive an entry into the virtual ballot drum for our random draw. How do I participate? Submit your entry through our Submissio n Form telling us about how you and your family are celebrating this Family Day. Share a photo, video, or tell us a story about what you are doing as a family. How many entries can I submit? You can submit one entry per person through our Submissio n Form . How long is this promotion? The promotion begins on Friday February 3, 2023, and ends at 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday February 21, 2023. Draw will take place and winner's will be announced on Thursday February 23, 2023. Who can participate? Anyone – women, men, youth, and children! What are the Rules and Regulations of this promotion? Click here to read the full Rules and Regula tions for this promotion. Please be aware that by participating in this promotion you agree to follow the Rules and Regula tions outlined for this promotion. Rules & Regulations

Would you like to access one of our programs or services? 1-800-667-0816 CONTACT ONWA Centralized Intake 1 - 800 - 667 - 0816 Overview Centralized Intake provides a single point of contact for referents and community members to access immediate supports and brief services across the province of Ontario. Services Offered Centralized Intake supports the needs of community members provincially using coordinated access and response approach. Allows community members a single point of entry to services offered across the province Provides immediate, brief and shortterm, focused support services Alleviates wait lists Assesses community member needs to support internal and external referrals to various programs and services Safety Planning and Advocacy supports Connections to education, information, and community resources Cultural supports and holistic services Provincially Available DELIVERY SITES Thunder Bay ONWA SITES (ADDRESSES) OTHER RESOURCES PROGRAM BROCHURE

We Are a Team That Guides and Supports Each Other Operations Clerk, Contract Thunder Bay – Hybrid Sugar Bush Moon a time of renewal, preparation, and steady flow. The Operations Clerk supports the Operations team by keeping daily functions running smoothly through organized administrative support, supply coordination, fleet scheduling, and inventory tracking. Help keep everything moving with care and consistency. Apply today! APPLY NOW Housing Worker, Nihdawin Kenora Sugar Bush Moon a season of awakening, care, and restoring balance. The Nihdawin Housing Worker supports Indigenous people at risk of homelessness by providing advocacy, housing support, and connections to vital services. Help strengthen stability, protect families, and walk alongside individuals on their path to wellness. Apply today! APPLY NOW Check out a full list of our current career opportunities by clicking on the "Our Career Opportunities" section of the medicine wheel below. Parenting Across the Lifecycle Development Coordinator Thunder Bay – Hybrid Sugar Bush Moon a season of growth, connection, and nurturing strong roots. The Parenting Across the Lifecycle Development Coordinator develops and delivers culturally grounded training that supports Indigenous women and families through stages of parenting. Help strengthen voices, restore connections, and pathways for healing and reunification. Apply today! APPLY NOW Our Career Opportunities Our Team Our Values Our Culture Click on any area in the above Medicine Wheel to learn more about ONWA careers. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE THE FOUR AGREEMENTS In all of our dealing, we are grounded in The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz .

This project raises awareness of violence against women and girls. It includes an annual Poetry Night, Poetry Book, and a collective art project. Strong Hands Stop Violence WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The Strong Hands Stop Violence project raises awareness of violence against women and girls. It includes an annual Poetry Night , an annual Poetry Book , and an ongoing collective Art Project . The name Strong Hands Stop Violence comes from the collective Art Project. Participants of Poetry Night are invited to dip their hands in orange and blue paint and press on a canvas to signify standing together to eliminate violence against women and girls. Art as healing trauma is a strong foundation of the work ONWA does, addressing violence from perspectives rooted in cultural teachings. ONWA is committed to supporting communities and providing hope to those on their healing journey. Poetry Night Poetry Night ANNUAL EVENT - NOVEMBER 25 Each year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosts Poetry Nights across Ontario to raise awareness of violence against women in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women ’s #orangetheworld campaign. Poets, storytellers, writers and spoken word artists are invited to help raise awareness of violence against Indigenous women and girls by participating in this virtual event. Poetry Night includes readings from both emerging and established poets, live musical performances, and a collective art project. Poetry Night provides an opportunity to create a space where Indigenous women and families can gather and celebrate their shared strength and resiliency. Art as healing trauma is a strong foundation of the work ONWA does, addressing violence from perspectives rooted in cultural teachings. ONWA is committed to supporting communities and providing hope to those on their healing journey. Poetry Books Poetry Books CHECK OUT ALL THE PREVIOUS VOLUMES 2024 VOLUME 9 DOWNLOAD 2021 VOLUME 6 DOWNLOAD 2018 VOLUME 3 DOWNLOAD 2023 VOLUME 8 DOWNLOAD 2020 VOLUME 5 DOWNLOAD 2017 VOLUME 2 DOWNLOAD 2022 VOLUME 7 DOWNLOAD 2019 VOLUME 4 DOWNLOAD 2016 VOLUME 1 DOWNLOAD Collective Mindfulness Poem from Poetry Night 2018 - Thunder Bay Blueberry Close your eyes Put a berry in your mouth One word Tattoo Awaken Explosive Julilious Sour Sweet Fresh Bittersweet Tart Take a moment Appreciate the little things Even blueberries Art Project Collective Art Project CHECK OUT THE ART 2018 2017 2016 Poetry Night Poetry Night 2021 Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Poetry Night 2021 02:57 Play Video Now Playing Jamie Labrador - 3AM 04:45 Play Video Now Playing Jamie Labrador - Unfinished Love Song 04:17 Play Video Now Playing Jasmine McGuire - Class of 2013 01:52 Play Video Videos Top Videos Poetry Night Poetry Books Art Project

Human Trafficking (HT) LEARNING & RESOURCES Rights, Safety and Dignity for Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit Peoples. Community Resources: RESOURCES SIGNS OF HT INFO TO GATHER WHEN SUSPECT HT VIDEOS JOURNEY TO SAFE SPACES REPORT WHAT IS SAFE SPACES HT LIFECYCLE MODEL GRANDMOTHER EARTH DRESS Resources Resources If there is immediate danger or if you suspect someone is being trafficked, call 911 or contact your local police service. LEARN MORE Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit peoples form a disproportionate number of those sexually exploited in Canada through human trafficking. The team at the Ontario Native Women's Association are here to support community. The Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Liaison (IAHTL) Program supports Indigenous communities in providing survivor focused and localized responses to Human Trafficking. The IAHTL initiative was created by and for Indigenous people in order to end Human Trafficking in our communities. The Aakwa’ode’ewin (Courage for Change) Program supports the unique needs of Indigenous women, youth, and girls that are affected by sexual exploitation. All services provide a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive framework with culture-based practices and models to ensure a seamless integration of cultural and mainstream supports. Resources ONWA INTAKE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING 1-800-667-0816 VISIT WEBSITE CANADIAN HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE 1-833-900-1010 VISIT WEBSITE KIDS HELPLINE 1-800-667-0816 VISIT WEBSITE SEX TRADE 101: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION FACEBOOK PAGE Signs of HT Information to gather Some on the signs of Human Trafficking are: Withdrawing or isolating from family and friends Begins wearing more sexualized clothing Has new clothing/jewelry that they can’t afford to buy, Signs of physical abuse, such as bruising, cigarette burns or fractures Seems fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, nervous or paranoid (they may avoid eye contact or seem fearful around police). SEE A FULL LIST OF SIGNS Important information to gather if you believe that someone is being trafficked: License Plate number Car model/make Description of person (s) Location (city, address, name of establishment) Provide this information when reporting to the police. Annual Rates Demographics Legal Average Annual Rates of Human Trafficking Between 2012 and 2022, police services in Thunder Bay reported the highest average annual rate of human trafficking incidents (5.9 per 100,000). Other cities reporting an average annual rate that was higher than the national average (1.0 per 100,000) include Peterborough (3.9), Ottawa (3.2), Barrie (2.8), St Catharine’s-Niagara (2.6), and Windsor (2.6). Heindinger, L. (2023). Trafficking of Persons in Canada, 2022. Statistics Canada Juristat Bulletin. Retrieved from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-005-x/2023001/article/00002-eng.htm. In 2022 specifically, cities that had an annual rate higher than the national average (1.4 per 100,000) included Barrie (4.8), Guelph (4.0), Thunder Bay (4.0), Peterborough (3.8), Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo (3.6), and London (3.6). Heindinger, L. (2023). Trafficking of Persons in Canada, 2022. Statistics Canada Juristat Bulletin. Retrieved from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-005-x/2023001/article/00002-eng.htm. Demographics In 2022, 24% of victims of police-reported HT in Canada were aged 17 and younger, 43% between 18-24, and 22% between 25-34 [2]. Globally, 35% of detected victims of HT are children United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNDOC). (2023). Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/glotip/2022/GLOTiP_2022_web.pdf In 2022, 91% of victims were trafficked by someone they knew, and 34% were trafficked by an intimate partner. [4] Heindinger, L. (2023). Trafficking of Persons in Canada, 2022. Statistics Canada Juristat Bulletin. Retrieved from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-005-x/2023001/article/00002-eng.htm. Legal Between 2012 and 2022, human trafficking cases took a median of 398 days to complete, more than twice as long as other violent offences. Heindinger, L. (2023). Trafficking of Persons in Canada, 2022. Statistics Canada Juristat Bulletin. Retrieved from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-005-x/2023001/article/00002-eng.htm. Only one in ten completed human trafficking cases result in a finding of guilt. Between 2012 and 2022, the most serious decision for the large majority (83%) of completed adult criminal court cases involving at least one human trafficking charge was a stay, a withdrawal, a dismissal, or a discharge. Heindinger, L. (2023). Trafficking of Persons in Canada, 2022. Statistics Canada Juristat Bulletin. Retrieved from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-005-x/2023001/article/00002-eng.htm. Human Trafficking Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Presentation Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Presentation 28:28 Play Video Now Playing Human Trafficking Lunch and Learn | Livestream 58:49 Play Video Now Playing World Day Against Trafficking In Persons 2022 01:06:02 Play Video Now Playing Conversation with Mona Hardy | Human Trafficking 07:22 Play Video Video Journey to Safe Spaces INDIGENOUS ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING ENGAGEMENT REPORT Ontario’s Strategy to End Human Trafficking launched in 2016. It aims to increase awareness and coordination efforts, improve survivors’ access to services, and enhance justice sector initiatives. The strategy reflects the diverse views of survivors, front-line community agencies, public safety representatives, and Indigenous organizations. Supporting survivors and roviding safeguards for those at risk of trafficking is a part of Ontario’s vision to ensure that everyone in the province can live in safety free from the threat, fear, or experience of exploitation and violence. DOWNLOAD Journey to Safe Spaces Report #safeSPACES ONWA 6-POINT STRATEGY It is key that when a victim is identified, all barriers are removed to ensure they are survivors. Based on extensive engagement with over 3,360 community members and the ongoing relationship with 250 self-identified human trafficking survivors who have shared their stories, ONWA has developed 14 recommendations, which we propose to implement through a six part strategy that is rooted in relationship and collaboration through #safeSPACES . We focus on safety through; S urvivor-centered and survivor-informed services that are culture and gender-based and delivered in a trauma-informed approach P revention through education, training and public awareness campaigns, both in print and in person, targeting those who are most at risk and those who can respond first to the signs, namely peers, parents and educators A ccess to safe & respectful spaces at service delivery agencies that offer women only programming so women can speak openly and without fear, about their experiences C ore supports for transitioning to a new life, including emergency funding for immediate relocation, which is delivered in an expedient and efficient manner to ensure women and girls have no wait times to safety E vidence-based policy and system reform, informed by survivor expertise and the successful extraction of Indigenous women by ONWA's multi-partner collaborative network that works across government, disciplines and professions S treamlined supports offered through a barrier free simplified process Safe SPACES Human Trafficking Lifecycle VISUAL REPRESENTATION A visual representation depicting how Indigenous Women are groomed for exploitation. It illustrates the barriers Indigenous women face, and where systemic change is needed. Human Trafficking Lifecycle Grandmother Earth Dress HEALING & HONOURING INDIGENOUS WOMEN & GIRLS IN THE SPIRIT WORLD The Grandmother Earth Dress is a traditional red jingle dress, created by the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), and inspired by Jaime Black’s REDress Project. She honours and acknowledges Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. She also serves as a sacred item of healing for families as well as communities to commemorate their loved ones. She is meant for families to visualize their loved one in beautiful traditional regalia. Métis artist Jaime Black started the REDress Project ( www.theredressproject.org ) to call attention to the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes committed against Indigenous women and to evoke a presence through the marking of absence. Inspired by her work and our own work with Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people, ONWA created Grandmother Earth Dress. 365 jingles on the dress represent a year round call for justice and safety for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. While the colour red is not normally part of the Journey Ceremony, this specific dress was born out of vision and ceremony through the guidance and consultation of Elders, Healers, and Knowledge Keepers, where she received her name Grandmother Earth Dress. Through ceremony and teachings, guidance and explanation told that Grandmother Earth Dress came from the Southern Direction to honour women, girls, and Two-Spirit people as missing loved ones and as mothers, daughters, aunties, sisters, grandmothers, nieces and cousins. They will know the dress is made for them. They will know that they are loved. Grandmother Earth Dress travels throughout Ontario to support families and communities. She is never meant to be worn in this realm but is symbolic of those in the spirit world. ONWA cares and provides ceremony for her four times per year, when she travels, and to prepare her for the community she will be visiting. Grandmother Earth Dress ONWA would like to offer special acknowledgement to staff members Collin Graham and Lindsay Tyance, for their dream and hard work to bring forward Grandmother Earth Dress; and to recognize Rita Tyance for beadwork; and Jordis Duke for her creative ability to capture the essence of the Grandmother Earth Dress in ‘She Dances …and they dance with her’ artwork (right). Top Signs of HT Information to gather Resources Video Journey to Safe Spaces Report Safe SPACES Human Trafficking Lifecycle Grandmother Earth Dress Welcome Program Details

10 DAYS OF TEACHINGS General Rules and Regulations - 10 Days of Teachings These are the official promotional rules and regulations for the Ontario Native Women’s Association’s (ONWA) “10 Days of Teachings”. Registration in the 10 Days of Teachings constitutes acceptance of these rules and regulations (the “10 Days of Teachings rules and regulations”), and entrants are bound by these rules and regulations. Draw Name: 10 Days of Teachings Campaign Period: Pre-promotional Period: Saturday June 6, 2020 – Wednesday June 10, 2020 Draws: Thursday June 11, 2020-Sunday June 20, 2020 Draw(s)/Draw Date(s): Daily Random Draws Draws take place each day beginning Thursday June 11, 2020 up to and including Saturday June 20, 2020 2020. Two (2) daily and random draw prize(s) will be awarded, for a total of twenty (20) individual prizes: One (1) prize per day will be awarded to a community member/participant One (1) prize a day will be awarded to membership Each draw prize consists of one (1) of two (2) awards: CDN $100 gift card or a themed self care gift basket (retail value CDN $100.00). No cash option is available in this draw. Draws will begin with CDN $100 CDN gift draw. Prizing Daily draw winners will be awarded the following daily prizing: Thursday June 11, 2020: CDN $100 prepaid visa gift card Friday June 12, 2020: Themed gift basket (retail value CDN $100.00) Saturday June 13, 2020: CDN $100 prepaid visa gift card Sunday June 14, 2020: Themed gift basket (retail value CDN $100.00) Monday June 15, 2020: CDN $100 prepaid visa gift card Tuesday June 16, 2020: Themed gift basket (retail value CDN $100.00) Wednesday June 17, 2020: CDN $100 prepaid visa gift card

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Let Kindness Grow – Art Contest [Back to Promotion page] General Rules and Regulations - "Let Kindness Grow – Art Contest " These are the official contest rules and regulations for the Ontario Native Women’s Association’s (ONWA) " Let Kindness Grow - Art Contest" . Entry in “the contest” constitutes acceptance of these rules and regulations (the “contest rules and regulations”), and entrants are bound by these contest rules and regulations. Contest Name: Let Kindness Grow - Art Contest Contest Period: Beginning February 26th, 2025 and runs to 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday March 26th, 2025. Contest Draw Dates: Friday April 26, 2025 Overview: In celebration of Pink Shirt Day (February 26), ONWA's Youth Life Promotion team is looking for art submissions for this year’s anti-bully day, showcasing the idea: Letting kindness grow, show us what kindness growing in you and your community looks like. We request that participants submit a graphic or image. ONWA will be turning the top two designs into stickers to spread the kindness around and one design will be featured as the artwork on our connections card deck. Definitions For the purpose of these official contest rules and regulations the following terms/definitions apply: ONWA: Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) Contest Qualifying Period: The 24-hour period from 12:01AM ET on one day to 11:59 PM the following day during the contest period. Contest Prizing: Winners will be selected by a panel from the Youth Life Promotion Team. Qualified Entrant: A resident of the province of Ontario 18 years of age or older. Individuals who are ineligible include employees of the (ONWA), all sponsors related to “the contest”, their dealers, subsidiaries, agents and affiliates and their respective advertising agencies, members of such employees’ immediate families, same household members. For the purposes of all contests, immediate family is defined as mother, father, in-laws, grandmother, grandfather, brother or spouse, sister or spouse, children, and grandchildren. Qualified Entry: Entry ballots are generated when a Qualified Entrant enters the contest in accordance with these Contest rules and regulations. Contest Prizes There will be one type of prize to win, it is: Grand Prizes There will be ten (6) Grand Prize winners. Grand prize winners will be divided between two kinds of participants: Ages 18-23 Ages 24-29 Grand prizes are: 1st: Wacom Pro Small Graphic Tablet 2nd: Large Art Kit 3rd: Small Art Kit Additionally, both first place winners will have their designs turned into stickers, and one of the two first place winners will have their work featured on our Connections Card Deck. How to Enter There is one (1) way to enter the "Let Kindness Grow - Art Contest" Beginning 7:00 AM EST Wednesday February 26th, 2025 , and ending 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday March 26th, 2025 . Qualified entrants can visit www.onwa.ca directly or via a link provided in the advertising, and complete an online ballot which includes submission of a photo and/or video with accompanying description and collection of the following information: First and last name Email details Mailing address details Agree that the ONWA has the right to use, publish submitted photo on social media platforms, and merchandise (stickers and Connections Card Deck). Qualified entrant's who participate in "the consent", by selecting/clicking the consent button agree to allow the ONWA to use submitted stories/descriptions, photos, videos, names for the purpose storytelling, sharing and honouring, via social media platforms and website (onwa.ca). General Contest Rules and Regulations By participation in “the contest”, entrants agree to release/indemnify/hold harmless Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn. By participating in the "consent" you agree to allow ONWA to use stories/descriptions/photos/video submissions on social media channels for the purpose of storytelling, sharing and honouring Indigenous women and families. ONWA acknowledges that “the contest” is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn. No purchase is necessary to participate in “the contest”. All winners must answer a skill testing question before any prize is awarded. There is no maximum of the number of entries per person per promotional period. Personal information collected from contest entrants will be used solely by ONWA for the purpose of administering “the contest”. By participating in “the contest”, each entrant consents to collection, use and disclosure of personal information for these purposes. Prizes must be accepted as awarded, and are non-transferable, nor do awarded prizes have cash value. Prizing will be mailed to contest winners according to mailing instructions completed in the online ballot (see R&R 2). To claim a prize, you a resident of the province of Ontario 18 years of age or older, or who is under the age of 18 years of age, with authorization of their guardian. ONWA is not responsible for complications that take place with email servers, telephone lines and/or computer delivery. ONWA is not responsible for misdirected entries. In the case of an email entry, if the identity of an entrant is in disputed, the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry will be deemed to be the entrant. The individual assigned to the e-mail address for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address is considered the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the selected entry. All entries must be submitted from a valid e-mail account that may be identified by reverse domain name search. The sole determinant of time for the purposes of receipt of a valid entry in this contest server machine(s). Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, ONWA reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution. ONWA reserves the right to deny a contest entrant a contest prize in the event a contest entrant fails to meet any of the above conditions. ONWA reserves the right to amend these official contest rules and regulations at any time. Should amendments occur, ONWA will take action to communicate new rules within 48 hours of amendments to the official contest rules and regulations. All entries acquired through entry into “the contest” become property of ONWA and shall in no case be returned to the contest entrant. Subject to applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, these rules govern all aspects of this official contest rules and regulations and are binding. If “the contest” is cancelled for any reason, “the contest” will end with no compensation offered to existing qualified entrants or contest prize winners. ONWA is not liable for delays or cancellation of “the contest”. ONWA reserves the right to cancel “the contest” or disqualify a participant due to fraud, technical failures, or human errors, the contest cannot be held as originally planned by the station and associated sponsors. Any person entering the contest in such a way that it will corrupt the fair and honest conduct of the contest or could interfere with any other contestant’s chances of participating or winning, will be disqualified. All prizes will be mailed within 30 days of winning.

FULL MOON CEREMONY & TEACHINGS Full Moon Teachings Full Moon Ceremony Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Full Moon Ceremony 12:20 Play Video Now Playing Manoominike Giizis - Ricing Moon 14:54 Play Video Now Playing Miskomini Giizis - Raspberry Moon 18:51 Play Video Now Playing Ode’imin Giizis – Strawberry Moon 18:27 Play Video ONWA shares the teachings of full moon ceremony with our very own Land-based Coordinator. The video describes how to prepare, and ways to conduct your very own ceremony at home. The ceremony can take place up to three days before the full moon, or three days past. First Moon of Creation JANUARY Spirit Moon is the time of connection. During this moon, we recognize who we are in connection to our relations, land, water, and all of Creation. In the light of this moon we purify ourselves and prepare for the coming seasons. This moon is also known as the Wolf Moon, Canada Goose Moon, Center Moon, Cold Moon, Greeting Moon, and well as many others. Second Moon of Creation FEBRUARY Bear Moon represents the time for introspection. We look inside ourselves and we acknowledge the vision quest that we receive. Looking within, we reflect and envision where we have been and where we are going. Then, we go there with courage. This Moon is also known as Full Snow Moon, Eagle Moon, Groundhog Moon, Hungry Moon, Raccoon Moon, as well as many others. Third Moon of Creation MARCH Snow Crust Moon is a time of reawakening and rebirth. We recognize it as the time of new beginnings. During this moon, we sound out our voices and begin the process of planting the seeds of creation. The snow still covers the earth, but underneath it, we know the world is awakening from its slumber. This moon is also known as the Worm Moon, Goose Moon, Sugar Moon, Eagle Moon, and well as many others. Fourth Moon of Creation APRIL Sugar Bush Moon is the time of new life, when all the water starts running and cleansing the earth. This is the time of healing for our relations; the rocks, plants, animals, and human beings. The sap that runs from the sugar bush tree is the medicine we need for the journey ahead. This moon is also known as Sucker Moon, Pink Moon, Breaking Ice Moon, Broken Snowshoe Moon, Frog Moon, Sugar Maker Moon, as well as many others. Fifth Moon of Creation MAY Flowering Moon is the time for healing and cleansing. During this moon, we begin again, acknowledging the time for replenishing our spirit. It is the time we feast our bundles and recharge, readying ourselves for the coming moons. It is when we prepare our gardens for the planting of seeds, knowing what is to come. This moon is also known as Sucker Moon, Frog Moon, Budding Moon, Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Mother's Moon, as well as many others. Sixth Moon of Creation JUNE Strawberry Moon represents and acknowledges the growth needed to build strong relations with all of Creation. The strawberry represents the heart and working together with kindness and love. During this moon, we turn our focus to growing strong relationships and supporting one another in all that we do. This moon is also known as Booming Moon, Hot Moon, Mead Moon, Rose Moon, Egg Laying Moon, Hoeing Moon, Honey Moon, as well as many others. Seventh Moon of Creation JULY Berry Moon is the time for fertility, growth, family, and change. We come together to gather berries and medicine to sustain us for the coming winter. During this moon, we act with kindness that reflects the appreciation we have for one another, knowing our interconnectedness with one another and all of Creation. This moon is also known as Raspberry Moon, Blueberry Moon, Buck Moon, Feather Moulting Moon, Thunder Moon, Salmon Moon, as well as many others. Eight Moon of Creation AUGUST Ricing Moon continues our harvesting. We gather the rice and medicines that sustain us through the winter. The harvest time reflects the practice of balance, taking only what is needed and leaving the rest behind; knowing we must share the bounty and leaving enough for future harvests. This Moon is also known as Thimbleberry Moon, Blackberry Moon, Wild Rice Moon, Sturgeon Moon, Green Corn Moon, Flying Up Moon, as well as many others. Ninth Moon of Creation SEPTEMBER Leaves Turning Moon is the time of retrospection, we look back to reflect on what we have learned. During this moon, we come to understand change. We bring our family back into the home, and we are thankful for the moons and what they have provided. This moon is also known as the Corn Moon, Changing Colours Moon, Harvest Moon, Barley Moon, Rutting Moon, Yellow Leaf Moon, and well as many others. Tenth Moon of Creation OCTOBER Falling Leaves Moon is when we gift others with what we have gathered. We are respectful in our giving, knowing the honour it brings. During this moon, we look inward and understand the journey of letting go of what we no longer need to carry. This Moon is also known as Harvest Moon, Drying Rice Moon, Freezing Moon, Ice Moon, Migrating Moon, as well as many others. Eleventh Moon of Creation NOVEMBER Freezing Moon is the time that we come to know the power of spirit. During this moon, we share our sacred teachings and songs. This is the time for rest and reconnecting with family. We begin the winter moons by looking inward and giving appreciation for everything we have received from the previous seasons. This moon is also known as the Beaver Moon, Frost Moon, Whitefish Moon, and well as many others. Twelfth Moon of Creation DECEMBER Little Spirit Moon is the time of storytelling. In telling our Creation stories we understand who we are and how we came to be. The stories reflect our language, our governance, our ways of being. During this moon, we reflect on our healing, so that we walk our journey in a good way. This moon is also known as Cold Moon, Long Night Moon, Snow Moon, as well as many others. Thirteenth Moon of Creation BLUE MOON Great Spirit Moon is the time that we come to truly understand life. The winter season is when we tell our Creation stories; how all of Creation came to be, the universal family, the night sky, and about the creation of all our relations. During this moon we understand ourselves and Creation.

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