October 4th is #SistersInSpirit Day, an initiative that began as an effort to document violence against Indigenous women and girls across Canada, and ultimately seeks to heighten awareness about and work to address the #MMIWG2S+ crisis in Canada. To honour those lost to violence, we created Safe Passage, a website dedicated to documenting MMIWG2S+ cases, ending the crisis, and ensuring the safety of Indigenous peoples. Before Sisters in Spirit Day, explore stories shared by MMIWG2S+ families and survivors. Let's recenter their voices and perspectives so they can be heard, believed, valued. https://lnkd.in/eEM8_uyE
Native Women's Association of Canada
Non-profit Organizations
The voice of First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and gender-diverse people in Canada since 1974.
About us
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is a National Indigenous Organization representing the political voice of Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people in Canada, inclusive of First Nations on and off reserve, status and non-status, disenfranchised, Métis and Inuit. An aggregate of Indigenous women’s organizations from across the country, NWAC was founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of Indigenous women within their respective communities and Canada societies. Since 1974, NWAC has established strong and lasting governance structures, decision-making processes, financials policies and procedures, and networks to help achieve its overall mission and goals. Today, NWAC engages in national and international advocacy aimed at legislative and policy reforms that promote equality for Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people, including LGBTQ+ people. Through advocacy, policy and legislative analysis, NWAC works to preserve Indigenous culture and advance the well-being of all Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people, as well as their families and communities. NWAC works on a variety of issues such as employment, labour and business, health, violence prevention and safety, justice and human rights, environment, early learning childcare and international affairs. Much like a “Grandmother’s Lodge,” we as aunties, mothers, sisters, brothers and relatives collectively recognize, respect, promote, defend and enhance our Indigenous ancestral laws, spiritual beliefs, language and traditions given to us by the Creator.
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https://linktr.ee/nwac_ca
External link for Native Women's Association of Canada
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa
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- Nonprofit
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- 1974
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Ottawa, CA
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Updates
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Tomorrow, October 4, marks Sisters in Spirit Day. Sisters in Spirit began in 2005 as an education and policy initiative led by Indigenous women. Its goal was to document and raise awareness about the high rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in Canada—known today as the MMIWG2S+ crisis. Now, October 4th serves as a day to honour and remember the lives lost to the crisis through vigils and other awareness initiatives. As Sisters in Spirit day approaches, we encourage you to learn more about the MMIWG2S+ crisis and reflect on how we can all work together to build a safe and uplifting future for all Indigenous peoples. #SistersInSpirit #MMIWG #MMIWG2S
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Your feedback matters! On October 10, NWAC will be hosting a Roundtable Discussion Session, for Indigenous women, two-spirit and gender-diverse people, on the proposed Indigenous Co-Administration Agreements Regulations as part of the review process of the Impact Assessment Act. This roundtable discussion provides an overview and an opportunity for Indigenous, women, two-spirit and gender-diverse people to discuss and provide feedback on the discussion document related the Indigenous Impact Assessment Co-Administration Agreement Regulations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/emBHChRM Let's work together to make impactful changes ✊
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We’re proud to introduce NWAC’s president-elect: Josie Nepinak! Josie Nepinak is a proud Anishinaabe woman from Treaty Four, with roots in Minegoziibe Anishinabe. Her background includes over 30 years in executive leadership roles working with Indigenous organizations and advocating for Indigenous women and families affected by family violence.
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This year's theme for International Day of Peace is titled "Cultivating a Culture of Peace." According to the UN, to achieve a peaceful culture, we need to uphold its values, which include respect for life, human rights, and fundamental freedoms, the promotion of non-violence, and more. Yet in Canada, gender- and race-based violence persists. Until we address the MMIWG2S+ crisis, we cannot achieve complete peace. At NWAC, we work to address and end the crisis through our initiative, Safe Passage, which tracks cases of MMIWG2S+, monitors concerns, educates the public, and commemorates our stolen loved ones. To learn more about the initiative, visit: www.safe-passage.ca/ #PeaceDay #MMIWG #MMIWG2S
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"As President of the Native Women’s Association, I applaud MP Lori Idlout raising attention to the recent deaths of indigenous peoples that involved interactions with the police. NWAC lends our collective voices with our Provincial and Territorial Members Associations to the Government of Canada to implement the Calls for Justice along with the recommendations in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We extend our sincerest condolences to the families of those who died." - Carol McBride, NWAC President https://lnkd.in/ev33ferg
NDP MP urges policy changes in emergency debate on First Nations deaths by police | CBC News
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Calling all Indigenous women, Two-spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse entrepreneurs! Join us for a #BeTheDrum Networking Circle AND Part 2 of our Podcasting for Beginners Workshop on September 20th at 12PM EST. Click the link to register: https://lnkd.in/eszCHj46
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Looking to break into the world of podcasting, but don't know where to start? Join us on September 17th from 12-1:30pm (EST) for an insightful session with journalist, podcasting industry expert, and host of the Travelling Métis podcast, Samantha Loney! Discover valuable knowledge about launching and growing a podcast by registering at: https://lnkd.in/eszCHj46
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NWAC invites Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people to share their voices and experiences in shaping the Impact Assessment Act revisions. Your feedback matters. Let’s work together to make impactful changes. ✊ Register for our next session on September 13: https://lnkd.in/eiKucZnw