Ontario Native Women’s Association

Ontario Native Women's Association

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is affiliated with the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC). Like NWAC, ONWA is committed to being the voice of Aboriginal women in Ontario and to building relationships with all levels of government and other organizations to ensure all Aboriginal women and their families will live free from social and economic distress; to promote their sacred roles as valued and respected members in the community; and to preserve their culture, language and heritage.

Oxycontin changes hurt Aboriginal communities

Mar 202012

Hot headlines

Addiction rates in some Native groups are at 50 – 70 percent.

from NetNewsLedger

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) has serious concerns regarding the overall lack of consultation, planning and foresight in regards to the discontinuance of OxyContin and the numerous detrimental affects it will have on Aboriginal women and their families.