Ontario Native Women’s Association
212 E. Miles Street
Thunder Bay ON
Name & Title of Main Contact Person for ACHIEVE:
Tasha M. Shields, Health Policy Analyst
hpa@onwa-tbay.ca; tshields@onwa-tbay.ca
Phone: 807-623-3442; direct line: 807-625-8586
The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is a not for profit organization that empowers and supports Aboriginal women and their families in the province of Ontario.
ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees the preservation of Aboriginal culture, identity, art, language and heritage. Ending violence against Aboriginal women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health services, environmental stewardship and economic development, sits at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well – being for all Aboriginal women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best life.
ONWA’s research goals are looking to reduce health inequities amongst Aboriginal women and their families. This would be researched from a variety of vehicles: