ONWA

Honouring those who lead with heart, purpose, and passion with ONWA 2026 Recognition Awards!

ONWA 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference is taking place September 11-13, 2026, at the Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay.

ONWA's 2026 Annual General Assembly and Leadership Conference will feature a keynote and panel highlighting how Indigenous women's and youth stories can drive advocacy, policy change, leadership, accountability, and meaningful action in Canada.

Thunder Bay, ON - On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls, the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) honours the critical roles and responsibilities that Indigenous women play in our families, communities, and Nations. Indig

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference from August 16-19, 2026, in Ottawa. Highlights Here are some highlights from our time there (click to jump to section): What is the AM

We are honouring Indigenous women and the sacred act of nourishing our children. ONWA is celebrating and honouring the sacred act of nourishing our children. Throughout World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2026), we will be sharing cultural teachings, br

ONWA is attending EMRIP19 from July 13-17, 2026, in Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.

727 people across Ontario 884,892 minutes spent exercising Thank you for Mocc Walking with us! Chi-miigwetch to everyone who joined us for this year's MoccWalk! Every step taken was a celebration of Indigenous strength, wellness, and community. Your suppo

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is amplifying Indigenous women's voices at the 19th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP19). EMRIP provides the United Nations with advice on the protection of Indigenous