Executive Director for the Ontario Native Women's Association with a passion to work with grassroots women to make community change for our future generations.
Changes in behaviour, physical appearance and relationships with family & friends can be signs that someone may be a victim of human trafficking.
If you suspect someone is being trafficked, know where to get help: https://t.co/5QpwHk9XIV
Addressing systemic issues like MMIWG will take a wholistic approach, here is some of our current collective efforts there is still much work to be done https://t.co/0UdgFiXfDh
Great video by @NHS. SARS-CoV-2 virus can linger in the air we breathe like second-hand smoke! Opening windows/doors for just a few minutes at a time can disperse the virus to improve air quality. Find out more ways to clear the air ➡️ https://t.co/XJWqwHZN5A
I’m honoured to accept this new leadership role, safe & affordable housing is a critical need in our communities I couldn’t think of a better organization to volunteer my time with & build on the foundation of the previous leadership! https://t.co/FNxD5wCIi3
Dear @Pontifex Please take action- Catholic Church 'Shocked' at Discovery of Remains of 215 Indigenous Children But Takes No Responsibility - VICE https://t.co/99FSaCCatv
What did Indigenous women want out of the National Inquiry?
Indigenous women, families and survivors have all stated that any plan or action must begin by focusing on Indigenous women’s safety.
#Opinion by @CoraONWA https://t.co/BKtBvIG4So
Delaying 2nd dose is wrong. Don’t forget it’s everyone in phase 1 being impacted RN the most vulnerable & essential workers & now we are dealing with variants. We should wait for vaccine supply the risk for future generations is not worth it + no informed consent
1/ To delay 2nd doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines (like the UK, Germany, & Canada)?
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Or not to delay?
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That is the question.
“This announcement today will begin to address the gaps in services that Indigenous women & girls are facing. We have a right to live free from violence. It takes a community to create change and create pathways to #safeSPACES.” – ONWA ED
#MediaRelease: https://t.co/G08X5XwHMr
Indigenous women must lead MMIWG action plan, specifically agencies with the mandate to address violence against Indigenous Women | The Star https://t.co/5pi80DLZZ1
As an Indigenous Women we are never far from the issues we work on, it’s been 26yrs of no justice for my cousin Jamie, let’s not wait another 26 yrs for creating safety https://t.co/lcVreFaESY
Today is the national day to remember #MMIWG 2SLGBTQQIA and survivors. @_ONWA_ has released a report with recommendations on how to start moving the National Action Plan along. https://t.co/B23j5xhqW8
Through Ontario's new Indigenous Women's Advisory Council, we are ensuring that the steps we take to end violence against women are culturally-relevant, accessible, & truly reflect the voices of Indigenous communities across Ontario. https://t.co/WgFyGwyKD6 @_ONWA_@GregRickford
We are launching 4 videos on how to protect yourself, Indigenous Women are the primary caregivers & who is going to take care of the children when she gets sick?
How to: Wash Your Hands
Watch Video: https://t.co/SMOmrMHrla
The team at the Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) are here to support community. In this "How To" video, Tina shows us how to properly wash our hands.
Let's address lateral violence we need to stop shaming, judging, attacking and reflect why think this is acceptable behaviour words hurt people just as bad as COVID stop the hate and #BeKind
Indigenous women continue to lead us on the frontline as they hold our world together please take a moment each day to honour Indigenous women Miigwetch for continuing to #BeKind#SheIsWise
Across Ontario, our shelters remain open so that those fleeing violence have the support they need to keep themselves and their families safe. Associate Minister @JillDunlop1 recognizes the hard work and dedication of those working on the frontlines who have made this possible.
Health Minister @PattyHajdu, on the importance of #PhysicalDistancing.
“If we all stopped moving for two weeks & nobody talked to anybody for two weeks & we just stayed put, in fact we would see this virus die. That is the reality” #COVID19#Cdnpoli