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Our Services for Indigenous Women in Kenora Programs & Services Would you like to access one of our programs or services? 1-800-667-0816 CONTACT ONWA Program Listing Are you an Indigenous woman in Kenora? We’re here for you. ONWA PROGRAMS & SERVICES IN KENORA Breaking Free from Family Violence Delivers services to families at risk of or involved with child welfare and/or family violence sectors, and supports women to navigate through the complex systems encountered when experiencing violence and involvement in child welfare matters. K enora | Ottawa | Timmins LEARN MORE 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. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Community Health Outreach Builds community capacity in community health and wellness, with the knowledge that if Indigenous women are well, the community is well. Provincially Available | Greenstone LEARN MORE Community Wellness Delivers strength-based, culturally- grounded programming, working one-on-one with families to support Indigenous women’s leadership. K enora | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women Provides education, training and tools to empower and support Indigenous women’s healing, specifically survivors of sexual assault and abuse, based on the needs of the individuals. Provincially Available | Sioux Lookout | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Indigenous Anti-Human Trafficking Supports Indigenous communities in providing survivor-focused and localized responses to end Human Trafficking. Provincially Available | Toronto LEARN MORE Indigenous Diabetes Education Educates and supports communities about the risk of diabetes and diabetes management. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Indigenous Responsible Gambling Awareness Provides community awareness, education, prevention, and resource development regarding responsible gambling for the benefit of all Indigenous women and their families. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Indigenous Victim and Family Liaison Provides culturally relevant services, guidance, support, and advocacy for Indigenous women who have experienced violence and the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. K enora | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Indigenous Women’s Leadership Builds capacity and supports Indigenous women as leaders in their current roles as leaders of organizations and communities. Maintaining relationships with ONWA’s membership. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Mental Health and Wellness Utilizes a trauma-informed and traditional support framework to provide support and advocacy services to Indigenous women and their families. Greenstone | K enora | Sioux Lookout | Thunder Bay | Timmins | Toronto LEARN MORE Mindimooyenh Health Clinic Offers a holistic community member driven approach to vaccination and healthcare in a safe space. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Family Support Supports families and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIWG) with the reconciliation and healing process. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Nihdawin Assists the Indigenous population in Thunder Bay that are at risk of homelessness, and those experiencing homelessness. Hamilton | Greenstone | K enora | Napanee | Ottawa | Sioux Lookout | Thunder Bay | Timmins LEARN MORE She is Wise Program Builds leadership and capacity rooted in Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing and being through a focus on Indigenous woman at the center approach. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Youth Life Promotion (Mentorship) Supports Indigenous youth life promotion and suicide prevention activities, including mental health and wellness supports, and clinical and land-based programming. Provincially Available | Thunder Bay LEARN MORE Find out what programs, events and promotions ONWA is currently running. VIEW PROGRAM CALENDAR

Health INFORMATION & RESOURCES Mindimooyenh Health Clinic is open and drop-ins are welcome! CHECK THE OPERATING SCHEDULE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLINIC DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE 807-697-1753 vaccine@onwa.ca Indigenous-led culturally-safe sexual health and vaccination information and health care navigation What to do if you’ve been exposed Mindimooyenh Health Clinic OUR JOURNEY TO SAFE INDIGENOUS FOCUSED HEALTHCARE The Ontario Native Women’s Association opened the Mindimooyenh Health Clinic at our office located in Thunder Bay at 380 Ray Boulevard (parking off of Dalton Ave.) . The Mindimooyenh clinic prides itself in offering a holistic community member driven approach to vaccination and healthcare in a safe space. Indigenous community members and their families, anyone who lives in an Indigenous household, or works in an Indigenous community are eligible at this time to receive of COVID-19 vaccines. Clinic offers: 1st and 2nd doses by request (6 months and up) (2nd doses available 8 weeks/56 days after 1st dose) Booster doses (12 years+ up: 3 months/84 days after last dose) Bivalent booster doses (5 years+: 3 months/84 days after last dose) Flu shots (6 months old+) Learn about the clinic 14,650 Total vaccination doses given by the Mindimooyenh Health Clinic as of September 30, 2022 Mindimooyenh – the “one who holds things together” in Ojibwe. It is a term that embodies women’s power and recognizes the pivotal role and hard-earned wisdom that Indigenous women and elders exercise within their families and communities. Women hold communities together through the renewed relationships with the human and spiritual world to create a space of connectedness to grow and heal. Adapted from Brenda. J Child – Holding Our World Together: Ojibwe Women and Survival of Community (2012) I am honoured to have witnessed the determination of the Indigenous community and our hardworking dedicated staff who worked two jobs to support the Mindimooyenh clinic week after week. Their commitment to saving lives while bringing the comfort of our culture to the community during this difficult, stressful time was outstanding. Against the backdrop of a colonial system determined to dictate their wants and needs we stood our ground on the frontline providing solutions by Indigenous people for Indigenous people. We have so much to be proud of in the crucial work achieved behind the countless masks, PPE and important safety guidelines. Cora McGuire-Cyrette, Executive Director (ONWA) My daughter is thrilled to have received her first vaccine and I don’t think that I could have asked for a more kind and pleasant experience than what we received. It might sound weird to say that we’re looking forward to coming to get our second doses but I’m pretty sure we’ll be happily heading there in a few weeks to see all the faces that I know were smiling behind those masks. A young mother shared about her experience at the clinic. COVID-19 SAFETY A Mother's Story Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing A Mother's Story 02:11 Play Video Now Playing I got my COVID-19 vaccine for... 01:06 Play Video Now Playing Mindimooyenh Vaccination Clinic Virtual Tour 2 02:48 Play Video Videos Registration Line Mindimooyenh Health Clinic WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE OR FLU SHOT? Open to everyone who is Indigenous, lives in an Indigenous household, or work in an Indigenous community Clinic is locat ed in Thunder Bay at 380 Ray Boulevard (parking off of Dalton Ave.) Need help finding a COVID-19 clinic in your area? Contact the Mindimooyenh Registration Line! Call 807-697-1753 to b ook an appointment now or drop-in during clinic hours! OPEN: Monday - Friday from 9:00AM to 4:30PM EST (closed through the lunch hour 12:00-1:00PM EST) If you have any questions or concerns: Email: vaccine@onwa.ca Operating Schedule Be a warrior against COVID-19! Getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible keeps everybody safe. Book online: https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca OR call: 1-833-943-3900 Ontario's Vaccination Plan Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination plan GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO Safe and effective vaccines will help protect us against COVID-19. Learn about them and when they will be available in Ontario for you and your family. LEARN MORE Top of Page Learn about the clinic What to do if you’ve been exposed Videos Registration Line Operating Schedule Ontario's Vaccination Plan

Would you like to access one of our programs or services? 1-800-667-0816 CONTACT ONWA Youth Life Promotion WHO AM I? Gichabida'odan Bi Biimaadiziwinn - Embracing Life Overview Through the services offered by the program, Indigenous youth will be supported in their emotional well-being through holistic, culturally-grounded supports that instill a sense of belonging, purpose, meaning and hope. Indigenous youth identity and positive role development are key features of this program. The Battle Within Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual Lost Identity - Who am I? Oppressed - Where do I come from? Vision - What are my responsibilities? Disconnected - Where am I going? Addressing the risks Prevent - Where is your safe space? Intervene - Who can you talk to? Alleviate - What can you do? Connect - How to be you, love you, embrace you? Provincially Available DELIVERY SITES Thunder Bay ONWA SITES (ADDRESSES) Youth Activities ONWA will host fun activities for Indigenous Youth which will be focused on Cultural Teachings and Ceremony. Seasonal Traditional Activities: Bear fat rendering Community clean-ups Community kitchen Drum making Family-orientated activities Fire Keeper teachings Gardening Harvesting Moccasin making Prep and tan hides Self-esteem and life skills Skill learning workshops Snowshoeing Story telling Syrup making Tea/bannock teachings Youth Mentorship Program ONWA's Mentorship Program provides a series of traditional and cultural experiences for Indigenous youth applicants who are carefully paired with mentors. Mentors will be involved in the process of creating and participating in Youth Group Events, while working with ONWA staff, Traditional Healers, Elders and Community Members. The goal of the Youth Mentorship program is for Youth Mentors to gain knowledge of: Leadership skills Prioritization Effective Communication Healthy and Safe Environment Structured Organization Planning and Scheduling Strengthened Relationships Efficiency Coordination Ceremony

Would you like to access one of our programs or services? 1-800-667-0816 CONTACT ONWA Youth in Transition Overview This program supports Indigenous youth (ages16 to 24) in their transition from the child welfare system. Youth in Transition Workers (YITW) assist youth in navigating systems, creating community connections, and accessing independent housing. Services Offered The T rauma-Informed Care Program provides a plan of care to support: Access to Traditional supports and Ceremony Housing supports Education resources Employment services & training Life skills program Health, mental health, and addictions services Legal services - advocacy & court support DELIVERY SITES Sioux Lookout Thunder Bay Toronto ONWA SITES (ADDRESSES) OTHER RESOURCES PROGRAM BROCHURE The Youth In Transition Programs support Indigenous Youth between the ages of 16- 24 who are in a Voluntary Youth Services Agreement. CONTACT ONWA Youth In Transition Housing Overview Youth in Transition Housing Program assists Indigenous Youth ages 16-17 in attaining housing. Services Offered YIT/H assists youth in navigating systems, creating community connections, and accessing independent housing. Assistance with form completion (OW, housing applications) Housing supports Referrals Capacity building Life skills training Health, mental health, and addictions services (navigation) Employment services & training Legal services - advocacy and court support Support youth to address gaps and improve outcomes DELIVERY SITES Thunder Bay ONWA SITES (ADDRESSES) OTHER RESOURCES PROGRAM BROCHURE

10 DAYS OF TEACHINGS Please ensure your submission does not include copyright protected material. Miigwetch. What is “10 Days of Teaching”? The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognises the importance of sharing our Teachings and culture. It is in this spirit, ONWA is asking membership and community members from all Nations to share with us Teachings that are meaningful to you. What is ONWA doing with the submitted Teachings? In an effort to share and preserve our Teachings for future generations, ONWA is working towards featuring collected Teachings across on our website and social media channels. The entries submitted during “10 Days of Teaching” will be part of this initiative. How do I participate? Submit your Teaching as a video or photo with written explanation using the Submission Form. You can enter multiple Teachings, however they must be entered as separate submissions. How many Teachings can I submit? You can submit as many Teachings as you wish to share. Each Teaching requires a separate submission via the Submission Form . For every Teaching submitted, you will receive one entry into the virtual ballot drum for our daily random draws. By entering multiple Teachings you increase your chance to win. How long is “10 Days of Teaching”? 10 days – beginning on Thursday, June 11th and final draw taking place on Saturday, June 20th Do I have to submit every day? No – You can submit as much or as little as you please. Every Teaching submitted receives one entry into the virtual ballot drum for our daily random draws. This ballot will remain active until it is drawn or the promotion ends. Who can participate? Residence of Ontario – women, men, youth and children Why should I participate? Opportunity to share Teachings with our community for generations to come Chance to win cool prizes! How do I win prizes? Submit your Teaching using the Submission Form . Every Teaching submitted receives one entry into the virtual ballot drum for our daily random draws. This ballot will remain active until it is drawn or the promotion ends. There will be two (2) winners drawn every day; one (1) community member entry and one (1) ONWA membership entry. Winners will be notified daily through ONWA’s social media channels, by email or telephone. What are the prizes? Daily prizes alternate between: CDN $100 prepaid visa gift cards Themed gift baskets (approximate value is CDN $100) What are the Rules and Regulations of this promotion? Click here to read the full Rules and Regulations for this promotion. Please be aware that by participating in this promotion you agree to follow the Rules and Regulations outlined for this promotion. Have more questions? Contact the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) Building Indigenous Women’s Leadership Program - Toll Free: 1-800-667-0816

At the ONWA, we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous women and girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community and internationally for generations to come. Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) Vision Our Vision About Us About Us The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not for profit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities. Established in 1971, ONWA delivers culturally enriched programs and services to Indigenous women and their families regardless of their status or locality. We are committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantee the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health services, environmental stewardship and economic development, sit at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well–being for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best life. ONWA welcomes and has always been inclusive of all self-identifying Indigenous women and girls, including Two-Spirit people. This includes welcoming the many social identities that we each hold. READ ONWA'S STRATEGIC PICTURE TO LEARN MORE Values ONWA is committed to using a human rights framework for our work. As our foundation, we use the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) . This framework supports Indigenous women’s individual and collective rights to have their own agencies, to be directly and meaningfully engaged on issues that directly impact them and the reclaiming of their leadership. RECLAIM Indigenous women’s role as matriarchs (leadership) in their families and communities. RESTORE Indigenous women’s identity and inherent rights beyond a jurisdictional approach. RECONCILE relationships to ensure that Indigenous women have a right to safety regardless of location. RECOGNIZE that Indigenous women are the medicine needed to heal ourselves, families, and communities. Our Values Strategic Issues Model Strategic Issues Model Organizational Structure Organizational Structure At ONWA, we do not see one person as more important than the other, but rather, we focus on each of our responsibilities as part of the whole. We come together in unity and work towards one vision. ONWA’s Operating Model (below) places Indigenous women at the centre surrounded by our vision, principles, and mandate. Our operating model is reflective not only of our organizational structure but also reflective of the intersectionality of our work as an agency and focuses on everyone’s responsibilities as leaders within the agency. READ ONWA'S STRATEGIC PICTURE Top About Us Our Values Strategic Issues Model Organizational Structure Our Vision

Honouring Mother Earth SMALL ACTIONS, BIG IMPACT WINNERS Submit Please ensure your submission does not include copyright protected material. Miigwetch. "As stewards of their lands and waterways, Indigenous women are at the forefront of action defending their territories from irreversible harm and have long recognized the urgency to maintain healthy relationships with Mother Earth." Cora McGuire-Cyrette Executive Director, ONWA ONWA is invested in the protection of Mother Earth, as ONWA knows that the wellness of the land is linked to the wellness of Indigenous women and their families. What actions are you taking to protect Mot her Earth? Submit a photo/video/story about w hat ste ps you are taking to protect Mother Earth for a chance to win an prizes ! We can all individually take responsibility for our impact on Mother Earth. About Submissions close at 11:59 PM EST on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 . Draw will take place and winner's will be announced on Monday, April 24th, 2023. Deadline Prizes Protecting Mother Earth Kit (includes "Mother Nature" by Kevin Belmore Paint Kit, maple syrup, wild rice, and a "Breath of Life" Cosmetic Bag set) There will be ten (10) grand prize winners. Grand prize winners will be divided between two kinds of participants: Community Members (5) Membership, ONWA Chapters and Councils (5) Prizes How do I participate? Submissions are closed. How many entries can I submit? Submissions are closed. How long is this promotion? Stay tuned to our social media for the announcment of all upcoming promotions . Who can participate? Residence of Ontario. If you are under the age 18, please ensure that you have parental consent to participate. What are the Rules and Regulations of this promotion? Click here to read the full Rules and Regulations for th is promotion. Please be aware that by participating in this promotion you agree to follow the Rules and Regulations outlined for this promotion. Rules & Regulations 2023 Winners

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