Media Centre Archives
October
Ontario Native Women’s Association Announces 3rd Annual Poetry Contest
Posted: Monday, October 24th, 2011
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) launched its third annual Poetry Contest today to help raise awareness about violence against Aboriginal women and the impact it has on families. This contest is being sponsored by ONWA in support of the International Day for the...
May
ONWA Fully Supports National Chief and Mayor of Thunder Bay's Call for Increased Supports for Aboriginal Youth
Posted: Friday, May 13th, 2011
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) President, Dawn Harvard extends condolences to the family, friends and community of Jordan Wabasse. “It’s with a heavy heart that I speak out today regarding the tragic loss of Jordan – a young man who left his home, his family and...
March
ONWA'S President, Dr. Dawn (Memee) Harvard - Granted Ph.D
Posted: Friday, March 4th, 2011
Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Dawn (Memee) Harvard Ph.D successfully defended her doctoral Dissertation today. Dr. Harvard Ph.D received the good news earlier today from Goli Rezai-Rashti, Ph.D and Associate Professor Faculty...
November
Department of Justice Canada Announces $10 Million in Support of Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
Posted: Friday, November 12th, 2010
The Department of Justice Canada recently announced that $10M would be allocated to address the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women. While ONWA supports the Government of Canada in taking steps to address this very important issue, we share the serious concerns of NWAC and...
ONWA Announces 2nd Annual Poetry Contest
Posted: Monday, November 1st, 2010
The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) launched its second annual Poetry Contest today to help raise awareness about violence against Aboriginal women and the impact it has on families. This contest is one of a series of activities that ONWA will be sponsoring in support of the...
October
Ontario Native Women's Aassociation Host 39th Annual General Assembly
Posted: Sunday, October 24th, 2010
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) proudly hosted its 39th Annual General Assembly in Sudbury, Ontario October 15th-17th, 2010. Entitled “Celebrating Our Traditions in Unity”, over 100 delegates from 80 local chapters across Ontario came together to celebrate ONWA’s...
Ontario Native Women's Association Elects New Board of Directors
Posted: Sunday, October 24th, 2010
During the 39th Annual General Assembly hosted recently in Sudbury, Ontario, the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) held elections for its new Board of Directors. The Board consists of 16 members; with each region in Ontario having 4 directors including 1 youth representative....
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