Native Women's Association of Canada
85 Albert St. K1P6A4 Ottawa, ON, Canada

We are very excited to see the overwhelmingly positive response we have had with our art workshops. Over the past several months, we have held over 50 of these workshops, with more than 3,500 Indigenous women participating! And we love how you love our sessions! We have read your comments asking why we don’t offer more sessions to accommodate everyone who wants to attend. Simple answer: WE’D LOVE TO! But in reality, we only have the funds right now to have a limited number of... participants. We are absorbing the cost of making sure these sessions are free of charge to you. But supplying materials, shipping them to you and having qualified instructors lead our workshops comes with a cost. And unfortunately, there is only so much funding available for this program. Our aim is to secure more funds so we can include more participants. And that is what we are aiming for. So until then, keep an eye out for our posters and we’ll be sure to let you know when we are able to increase attendance! See more

The isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could result in a large mental health crisis, especially in already vulnerable communities. Indigenous communitie...s need increased supports now to provide much needed, culturally relevant services. https://www.cbc.ca//shamattawa-first-nation-suicide-crisis

Teachings and Colouring Marshlands Workshop is NOW FULL! Thank you all for your interest, more workshops to come!

My experiences as a Cree woman, who grew up in my community, my father was a residential school survivor, my grandparents were residential school survivors. Those have impacted and shaped my entire life and my experience. https://www.aptnnews.ca//cree-journalist-connie-walker-im/

Today, I hope the wall of silence will be broken, because women will finally be listened to, https://nunatsiaq.com//stories-of-forced-sterilization-of/

"They teach them the Mi'kmaw language as well as cultural practices, including drumming and singing." https://www.cbc.ca//pei-upei-education-students-honour-son

"This is knowledge that has been passed down through generations and generations, and it's for me to take on and hold and not alter." https://www.cbc.ca//mi-kmaq-traditional-knowledge-lab-leah

"Whether it's improving the type of post office they have now, or the infrastructure that is required, to ensure Northerners and Indigenous people are served just as they would be if they were living in Toronto or Vancouver..." http://ow.ly/eLZ950CqFXy

The expansion of the medical assistance in dying (MAID) bill sends a contradictory message to our peoples that some individuals should receive suicide prevention, while others suicide assistance. http://ow.ly/bKkt50CuYRQ

The Broken Dreams report on the toxic RCMP culture highlights what we’ve said repeatedly: the time for words is over, it’s time for action to #EndSystemicRacism in policing. NWAC has urged the RCMP to reform, and has even offered suggestions for concrete action that can be taken now, based on the 231 Calls for Justice. No more excuses, no more delays. It’s time for change.

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we encourage you to take a moment to read through our #2SLGBTQQIA policy work #TDOR https://www.nwac.ca/policy-areas/2slgbtq/

The healing fund was seen as an essential piece of the settlement agreement to support survivors and their families with culturally safe and trauma-informed care. https://www.cbc.ca//residential-schools-end-healing-fund-1

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We stand with our Indigenous transgender and two-spirit communities, and their right for peace and security.

#16DaysOfActivism In Canada, Indigenous women represent over 41% of federally incarcerated women. Data shows that Indigenous inmates and federally incarcerated women have been disproportionately impacted by #COVID19 Our new paper offers recommendations http://ow.ly/Teua50CuFaP

It’s something that needs to be done and it’s in my own territory. And, it’s the history of my people." http://ow.ly/rPPz50CtLp0

"A commissioner who served on the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls says top-down attitudes and the centralized structure of the RCMP are leading to racist practices against Indigenous people in Canada." http://ow.ly/z6p750Cplul #MMIWG

It’s been an emotional journey. This has been a lot of work. This truly is a historic moment. The promise made to our warriors and ancestors has finally been fulfilled. https://windsorstar.com//caldwell-first-nations-announces-

If you're struggling with mental health or addiction, or if you're facing domestic abuse, we are here to help. Find our call-in Elder support service and other resources at https://www.nwac.ca/covid19-support/ #COVID19

Join #BetheDrum on November 24th for a Singer/Songwriters' Circle on the business of making music during (and after) a crisis with some inspiring panelists. Register today! http://ow.ly/uXTk50CjXhN