The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario. ONWA encourages the participation of Indigenous women in the development of Federal, Provincial, Municipal/Local government policies that impact their lives and ensure issues affecting Indigenous women and their families are heard at key government tables.
ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees 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, environmental stewardship, and economic development, sits 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 lives.
ONWA currently has openings for the following positions within the Algonquin Territory:
- Community Services-Branch Manager-Ottawa, Ontario
- Crisis Response Worker-Ottawa, Ontario
- Gladue Writter-Ottawa, Ontario
- Finance Clerk-Ottawa, Ontario
- Administrative Assistant-Operations-Ottawa, Ontario
*ONWA is also recruiting for many other positions in various locations outside the Algonquin Territory. They can be found here.